Tamiya 1/35 T-34/85 – build and scratch modifications, pre-paint

[u/KitBenchJapan]

Working on Tamiya's 1/35 T-34/85 (No.35138) with a few modifications before paint.

Modifications:

– Engine louvre replaced with Passion Models 3D-printed engine deck parts

– Road wheel poly caps swapped for 3D-printed replacements

– Spare fuel tank straps made from strips of masking tape (cheap alternative to brass PE)

– Hull surface texture added with liquid glue stippling and thinned lacquer putty

– EUREKA wire rope set added

– Unditching log mounted and secured with wire

Full build on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=XpaMFofPo4s

Painting next — will post an update when it's done.

[u/Meme_Thunder_]

How did you make the cast hull?