1/72 Czechoslovakian Jt-34 Crane.(conversion from Zvezda T34/85) by Zsolt Czegle

Hello dear modeler,

In 2023, at the Nitra Model Show in Slovakia, I discovered the Slovakian small-serie manufacturer Armor Models, at whose stand I saw this unusual Czechoslovakian crane vehicle on the T-34 chassis. I immediately liked the structure because it combined two of my “weak points”: tanks and work machines. There was no question that I had to buy it!

Later I bought a Zvezda T-34-85 model, which served as the basis for the vehicle.

On the basic model I replaced the handrails with copper wire and made the tow ropes from copper wire as well.

The conversion kit contains 3D printed parts. After sanding the print layers, I assembled the crane boom. Based on the information I found on the Internet, I copied some of the details myself: handrails, hooks and the steel cable. While building/sanding I broke parts of the supporting structure made from iron beams, which I rebuilt from strips of styrene.

The painting and priming were done with AK acrylic paints. This time I didn't use any decals so the vehicle was sealed with a semi-gloss finish. After the enamel pinwash, I shaded the model with Ammo Shader and imitated the fading with oil paints, the signs of wear with liquid pigment and watercolor pencils.

On the base I made the concrete imitation out of cardboard, which I painted with 50 shades of gray 😉.

I hope you like the end result as much as I do.

Thank you very much for your attention!

Zsolt Czegle..

Thank you for sharing dear Zsolt...

Erhan...

Zvezda 1/72 Greek Cypriots T-34/85 (by Viktor Gorelov)

Hello,

The T 34/85 tank was used by numerous armies. One of them is the Greek Cypriots. Good job my friend, well done..

Erhan…

A brief history...

The Greek Cypriots operated a total of 32-35 Russian-made T-34 tanks that were acquired from Soviet Union and delivered via Egypt in 1964–65 on board Cypriot merchant ship "Constantis Boushes" The T-34 variant in service was the later-model T-34/85, equipped with a WW2-era 85mm gun.

The vehicles were operated in a dark green camouflage, probably used by the original Warsaw Pact user, and retained this camouflage afterwards, though during combat, there is evidence that the tanks were streaked with paint or mud to break up the colour. Cypriot National Guard T-34's were entirely unique from all Soviet and Warsaw Pact countries in that they mounted the US M2 Browning .50cal machine gun, originally on the rear of the turret roof, on top of the ventilator domes. Some time before 1974, the armament was then moved forward to the front of the turret, in front of the commanders cupola. The standard identifying marking was a dark blue square overlaid with a white cross, identical to that used by the Hellenic Army, and intended to show the obvious affinity of the indigenous population majority towards Hellenism, and to some extent, unionism with Greece. All of the tanks carried a number plate painted onto the front glacis plate.

In 1985, the remaining handful of T-34s were withdrawn from service.

(from wikipedia) 

 

Zvezda 1/72 T-34/85 Soviet Medium Tank (by Kerem Özkır)

 

Hi, 

Kerem's Zvezda T34/85 model. It has been waiting for sharing for a long time, now it's time to showcase it..

Well done buddy,

Erhan...

Zvezda 1/72 T-34/85 Soviet Medium Tank (by Mümtaz Yıldız)

 

Hello,

Mümtaz Yıldız's third Zvezda  T-34/85. I think he just loved this kit. 

This was the best thing.

Well done mate,

Erhan…

Revell 1/72 T-34/85 Soviet tank (by Onur Uz)

 

Hello dear friends,

This T34/85 model of Onur Uz has been completed but maybe the subject of a base or vignette in the future. Thensome weatherig and object additions can be made.

Looking good for now..😉

Erhan..


 

I love this track assembly technique

completed model..