1:48 T-34/76 model1941 type112 „panzer turret type

The real subject

The T-34 is a Soviet medium tank that made its name through a combination of three qualities: heavily sloped armor, wide tracks that coped with mud and snow, and a 76 mm gun in the version designated T-34/76. The price for it was a cramped two-man turret in which the commander worked the gun and had no time to watch his surroundings. The model 1941 belongs to the early versions and its turrets differed according to which plant made them.

What the set concerns

The accessory relates to the turret of this tank in the version carrying the designation type 112. The extent of the package and the number of parts are stated in the manufacturer's instructions; check the exact contents beforehand in the manufacturer's catalog by the item code, because the name of the set is incomplete. The scale is 1:48, as the name states.

Building tips

The turret is the part on which every inaccuracy shows, so assemble it and try it dry first and only then glue it. Cut the excess material and the traces of manufacture away with a sharp blade a little distance from the part and carefully sand off the remainder. The suitable glue and the order of assembly are stated in the manufacturer's instructions. Before painting, wash and degrease the whole assembly. Check that the turret sits level on the hull and can be turned before you seat it permanently.

Who it is for

The set is for modelers who are building an early version of the T-34/76 and want a turret on it matching a particular version rather than the general shape from the base kit. The model, paints, glue and decals are not included, unless stated otherwise.