T-34/85 Model 1943

Maquette, 1/35 scale

Reviewed by Steve Palffy

Maquette's 1/35 scale T-34/85 Model 1943 is available online from Squadron.com

The installation of the D-5T 85mm gun gives the T-34/85 its distinctive rounded housing on the front mantlet.

It is nice to have this earliest mass-produced T-34/85 variant available straight from the box. Maquette's new kit accurately depicts the specific features of the Model 1943 including the forward-mounted turret cupola, rounded fenders, alternately located fuel drums and looped turret lifting hooks.

The kit otherwise shares many major parts with the T-34/85 Model 1945 variant released earlier by Maquette, such as the lower and upper hull, suspension, running gear etc. These parts, although accurate, do suffer from sink marks and quite a lot of flash.

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This is an interesting and accurate kit of a highly significant version of the T-34. The inclusion of the resin turret makes it an even more attractive package at a very reasonable price.

The level of preparation required will make this kit most appropriate for experienced modellers.

Recommended to experienced modellers.

Thanks to Squadron.com for the review sample.

Review Text Copyright © 2004 by Steve Palffy
Page Created 21 July, 2004
Last updated 21 July, 2004

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