T-34 Medium Tank family -- a tribute to Thierry Vallet

[Mangas]

Hello to all.
Making aircraft profiles for years, I always kept wondering what it would be like to make a profile of a tank?...
I've been observing works of many guys here on this forum.
So, one day I decided "why not"? What do I loose?

So, this is it. Here's A-34 model 1. Most ppl mistaken it for T-34-76 early version, but, actually, isn't not. It's a T-34 Prototype, constructed in 1940. It was used for field tests in 1940 to be approved for starting up a production line:



More closer look (yes, there are small bolts between each track ):



Please note that not much weathering was applied as it was a factory prototype and wasn't heavily used.

P.S.: This work is dedicated to Thierry Vallet (buddy, if you read this -- hello ). It were his amazing HD vehicle profiles that inspired me to start this project.
P.S.2: As it's my 1st tank profile ever, I'd be glad to hear your remarks in case I forget smth...

And, answering the probable (and self-evident) question: yes, I do have plans to make all the other models of this legendary vehicle.

Sincere regards,
Mangas.

[santynus]

Very nice work

[arthur1966]

Successful welding track!

[Serval]

Looks good. Love to see the weathered ones

[Mangas]

O.K. who wanted the weathered one? Here you go.

There are still strong debates about this as it uses 3-colored scheme --
quite rare for tanks in Soviet Army in early 1940-s.

But, nethertheless, this one is T-34 (early series) from 75th Tank Division
Near Tolochin, Belarus, early July, 1941. Previously the tank was in Kharkov Military School where it was used to train the officer cadets:



Any suggestions about making a proper weathering/dirt clods are appreciated.

Sincere regards,
Mangas.

[Mangas]

A more closer look:

[Espenlaub]

S U P E R

[santynus]

great work Mangas

[BLOWHARD]

Hot stuff! Great bright sunlight shadows!

[GiantFlyingRobots]

This looks so good that if I ever get around to doing another armour project I'm going to call it a tribute to Mangas!

Beautiful work Anton.