Beyond The Sprues

Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Land => Topic started by: Frank3k on January 02, 2018, 06:18:48 AM

Title: HobbyBoss 1/35 T-18/MS-1 Mod. 1927 tank
Post by: Frank3k on January 02, 2018, 06:18:48 AM

I've always liked early Soviet tanks, and this was the first. I tried building the unbuildable AER/Eastern Express version and ended up using it for parts. This HobbyBoss kit is pretty nice and unlike most HB kits, it's not over-engineered. This kit was built OOB, except for a rudimentary interior (which I didn't photograph). It's been sitting on my bench for months, waiting only for the tracks. I did a big push over the weekend and got the tracks done. The headlight is aftermarket as well.


(https://i.imgur.com/ODJHkuQ.jpg)

The driver is from Miniart. I think this uniform wasn't in use in 1927.

(https://i.imgur.com/eLEFtrQ.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ojF4ONM.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/gZ5IyLj.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ooJ5Lr0.jpg)

Title: Re: HobbyBoss 1/35 T-18/MS-1 Mod. 1927 tank
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on January 02, 2018, 06:55:47 AM

Including the figure certainly helps in establishing just how small early armored vehicles were at the time. 

Nice base and model.  Keeping it simple and uncomplicated really makes a difference. 

Title: Re: HobbyBoss 1/35 T-18/MS-1 Mod. 1927 tank
Post by: Brian da Basher on January 02, 2018, 07:28:24 AM

That's outstanding, Frank! Your talent is as limitless as those steppes the driver seems to be peering off into.

I can see the appeal of early Soviet tanks. This one's a real looker and brings to mind a well-muscled Renault.

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: HobbyBoss 1/35 T-18/MS-1 Mod. 1927 tank
Post by: Frank3k on January 02, 2018, 12:24:27 PM

Thanks guys - The T-18 was based on a variant of the Renault FT (FT-17) from WWI, so the similarities are real.

Title: Re: HobbyBoss 1/35 T-18/MS-1 Mod. 1927 tank
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 03, 2018, 02:22:11 AM

 :smiley:

Title: Re: HobbyBoss 1/35 T-18/MS-1 Mod. 1927 tank
Post by: Dr. YoKai on January 08, 2018, 10:52:49 AM

 Very nice build, but the groundwork is incredible.

Title: Re: HobbyBoss 1/35 T-18/MS-1 Mod. 1927 tank
Post by: Frank3k on January 08, 2018, 11:13:07 AM

Thanks, Craig.
 The groundwork is a mat made/repackaged by Mig: http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/amm8351.htm (http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/amm8351.htm)

This is probably a train modeler's diorama base cut to size. Just saw the current price - it's double what I paid. Maybe looking for the train modeler material would be cheaper!

Title: Re: HobbyBoss 1/35 T-18/MS-1 Mod. 1927 tank
Post by: Dr. YoKai on January 09, 2018, 08:18:51 AM

 I didn't know that MiG was repackaging things, but I have heard they are expensive. I do know that some of the most useful things I've found for scratch/bash work have been some Walter railroad sets. Three or four good sized sprues for eight to ten dollars US. ( Their roof top ventilators and heating/cooling  set has a wealth
of radiators, for instance. )

Title: Re: HobbyBoss 1/35 T-18/MS-1 Mod. 1927 tank
Post by: Camthalion on January 09, 2018, 08:52:46 AM

very nice

Title: Re: HobbyBoss 1/35 T-18/MS-1 Mod. 1927 tank
Post by: Frank3k on January 09, 2018, 08:56:55 AM

Quote from: Dr. YoKai on January 09, 2018, 08:18:51 AM

I didn't know that MiG was repackaging things, but I have heard they are expensive. I do know that some of the most useful things I've found for scratch/bash work have been some Walter railroad sets. Three or four good sized sprues for eight to ten dollars US. ( Their roof top ventilators and heating/cooling  set has a wealth
of radiators, for instance. )

That's good to know - They sell (or sold) Solvaset as well and probably sell these diorama mats. The last time I looked picking out the right type was confusing because of the different terminology. The MiG stuff was cheap... not any more!