I am too. While I was finishing graduate school I had a relatively small apartment so 48th scale was nice because they did not take up so much room. Now im just keeping with it so my models are all in scale. Can't wait for this kit
Another great build. This channel deserves more subscribers. Tamiya 48th scale armor reminds me of my childhood, when I used to build their old, motorized mini tanks series with my dad. We chose that scale since those were basically all we could afford. Well done, sir. I've always enjoyed your videos. Stay safe, stay healthy, and I hope that someday I will have the honor to meet you in person.
As usual Andy, great video and as always a real upbeat event for the week to see an Andy video build n detail. I am a die hard 1/35th scale , but it’s fun never the less Andy , great weathering techniques Andy, cool paint job Cheers Andy!!!!
Great build and weathering, as always. Great selection of music too. Tchaikovsky’s Waltz of the Flowers from the Nutcracker. Both Russian and seasonal!
Very appropriate theme/assembly music 🎶 for a T-34. P.S. thanks for showing the actual paint pots/bottles in the video, Definitely helps with identifying the colors/types of materials being used.👍
Great build as usual...Thank you Andy:-) Would be great if Tamyia built some modern Russian tanks in 1.48 or 1:35 scale, Trumpeter kits are soooo complicated:-)
Back in the 60's and early 70's I built scale tank models often. I don't remember EVER having to build tracks. They always seemed to be rubber band style. When did this change? I built many Tamiya kits. Many of them were also motorized.
Hey sir, your content is marvellous but could you demonstrate some of the functions of the tanks for example moving them so we can see the tyre's movement and mechanics. That would be great bud!😃
Good morning Andy!! The next time you talk with Tamiya, please ask them to make an "add on" set of larger handles for their new sprue cutters, I have large hands, and the small handles are cumbersome to use! Thank you, have a safe day, and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Hi Andy, another great build my a true master, like Stephen stated, a little too small for my old eyes, hope you and your family are all keeping well, all the best for the upcoming holiday season.
Nice kit, thinking of buying it but how many parts does this contain and should I get another kit as im starting out with modeling and im not sure what i should get. If you have any tips/sugestions feel free to respond.
Awesome build, very excited to buy it once it is out on early 2021! Hopefully this new year is gonna be much better than 2020 hahaha. If not, let me think so... please😂
I'm working on an older Tamiya 1:48 scale tank, and there the 'extra weight' comes from a metal bathtub style hull. I'm not sure why the weight is needed, unless you want to use the model as a paperweight.
So it is OK to paint a LP Tamiya paint over an XF Acrylic paint? Also I noticed you just applied the decals on the LP coat and later coated it with a clear flat coat of XF-80?
Awesome Results Andy, thanks for Sharing Your Fun, But 1/48th Too Small for THESE Eyes 🤓, Wishing You and All Yours a Healthy Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
That must be a very good tank crew to be able to keep that tank in the fight long enough to look like that! It looks great but my impression of the eastern front is that life expectancy for a tank and crew is measured in days.
Great demonstration video as always. Question: The barrel looks terrible. It looks bent and the muzzle looks like it’s missing material. Is that how it is?
hi andy i recently started building models and i want to paint them but i dont know which air compressor i should use do you have any good pick (im on a budget) btw u make great content.
Your build as ever is faultless. When are you going to introduce figures to your models - ? I shied away from figures for a long time, but now I always put them in, sometimes aftermarket ones as I feel that they bring the model to life and give it an extra dimension.
Outstanding as usual👍! Would you know if Tamiya is making this in 1/35? I know they have an older version from the 70’s, but a new tooling would be very welcomed😊
The "Toy" like look kept me away from the smaller scales.... but this kit looks good. maybe I'll do a 1/48 kit. I'd like to see Tamiya up-grade their 1/35 T 34s. I would particularly like to see a STZ T34. I like the clear parts on their newest KV 1. .. even the figures goggles. Thanks for the review.
Hi Andy this is Johnnie howard from La Puente California, I was in your store back in May of this year, I wanted to know Andy if you have tamiya US M26 Dragon wagon a ww2 tank hauler, I wanted to know how much does two cost????
I'm not sure about 1/48, and I think 1/16 is also too big, I think around 1/20 might look about right. However, I think these would look good as a collection e.g. panthers, tiger, panzers in 1/48
models need to start coming stock with rubber tracks, plastic tracks are too finnicky.. Ive broken so many track pieces its insane. I really would like to see more rubber tracks.
There are hundreds of videos on RUclips showing different methods of assembly. Rubber band tracks will never have the detail of individual or link and length. Thankfully most manufacturers have begun steering away from the rubber type.
@@SCM223 Im just not a fan of them, i recently built a revell 2a5 in 1/72 scale (it was a birthday present) and once I put on the tracks and started to bend them around the wheels they just snapped. Maybe this was just for this model but ive had many of other plastic tracks do the same.
@@spinster4000 I hear ya, I had the same problem with the Revell 1/72 M2. Had to keep applying cement until they softened enough to conform. I'll readily admit those aren't great. To each their own but I'd encourage you to give 'em another shot.
@@SCM223 yah im going to, my recent purchase was an Italeri M1A1 Abrams and in the kit they have plastic tracks with a bunch of links, so im giving it a shot, but i do prefer rubber, the ease of use is mind blowing and lets me focus on much more fun parts of the build
Totally agree, maybe there should be different options with both rubber and plastic individual tracks, might add to the cost but to me personally, if manufacturers go totally to plastic then as my eyes (fat fingers as well😊) get worse, I afraid I might have stop modelling
Thanks for the vid, especially the track construction bit. I'm still recovering from a horrible 1/72 ISU-122 kit who's parts did not fit at all. Any hints on how to sand the handles without breaking them? And if they break, any ideas on getting repairing them?
Neat kit and video, but the weights that tamiya provides are completely unnecessary and gimmicky. One minor complaint...there is getting to be WAY too many long commercials for a short video. Yes, I know one can pay RUclips to not see them, but honestly how many of you do that?
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I am one of those weird ppl loving 1/48 armor kits so much. I wish there would be more of them.
I am too. While I was finishing graduate school I had a relatively small apartment so 48th scale was nice because they did not take up so much room. Now im just keeping with it so my models are all in scale. Can't wait for this kit
I like them as well and tamiya 1/48 are generally excellent
I love 1/48 armour too and wish there was more of it
I had a fabulous Bandai T34/76 with interior detail back in the day(like 40 years ago).
Another great build. This channel deserves more subscribers. Tamiya 48th scale armor reminds me of my childhood, when I used to build their old, motorized mini tanks series with my dad. We chose that scale since those were basically all we could afford. Well done, sir. I've always enjoyed your videos. Stay safe, stay healthy, and I hope that someday I will have the honor to meet you in person.
As usual Andy, great video and as always a real upbeat event for the week to see an Andy video build n detail. I am a die hard 1/35th scale , but it’s fun never the less Andy , great weathering techniques Andy, cool paint job
Cheers Andy!!!!
Great build and weathering, as always. Great selection of music too. Tchaikovsky’s Waltz of the Flowers from the Nutcracker. Both Russian and seasonal!
Great build. It's a nice Anniversary gift for me. I do love dirty tanks.
I bought it yesterday. I am going to use it as an example. Thank you very much.
Andy great build and also a fantastic weathering great job Steve 🇬🇧
Very appropriate theme/assembly music 🎶 for a T-34.
P.S. thanks for showing the actual paint pots/bottles in the video, Definitely helps with identifying the colors/types of materials being used.👍
Great video as usual, keep em coming I'll keep watching
Hobby Boss T-34/85 had detailed nice interiors and was not expensive, but was a nightmare to build. Really looking forward for this new kit.
Hi Andy, great build, I'm a total T34 fan, cheers...
Love the videos, the music cracks me up every time.
Great weathering details
Wow, very nicely done. Another beauty from Andy.
Nice job Andy! 👍🏼
Wow, just great, i even don't know it comes out :) Best wishes from Poland!
Great build as usual...Thank you Andy:-) Would be great if Tamyia built some modern Russian tanks in 1.48 or 1:35 scale, Trumpeter kits are soooo complicated:-)
Back in the 60's and early 70's I built scale tank models often. I don't remember EVER having to build tracks. They always seemed to be rubber band style. When did this change? I built many Tamiya kits. Many of them were also motorized.
Hey sir, your content is marvellous but could you demonstrate some of the functions of the tanks for example moving them so we can see the tyre's movement and mechanics. That would be great bud!😃
They’re static models mate, the wheels and tracks are stuck like this and don’t rotate
@@jackharmon5366 but a youtube video showed some were remote controlled
It’s a dirty little tank. Well done.
Looks like a cool kit, nice build Andy!!! 👍 👍 👍 👌 👌 👌
Nice build. Have not built 48 scale in a long time.
If i didn't have so many 1:35 and 1:32 kits I would start over in 1:48 for both armor and aircraft. So much available nowadays...
another great video andy love the weathering keep up the good work my friend
Good morning Andy!! The next time you talk with Tamiya, please ask them to make an "add on" set of larger handles for their new sprue cutters, I have large hands, and the small handles are cumbersome to use! Thank you, have a safe day, and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
THANK YOU FOR COMPaRINg YOUR HAND OMG I HAVE BEN LOOKInG FOr A HOUR
Cool!.. a great tank 👍
Hi Andy, another great build my a true master, like Stephen stated, a little too small for my old eyes, hope you and your family are all keeping well, all the best for the upcoming holiday season.
You need an optivisor! I couldn't build models without one.
Very nice build 👍🤗🐻🐉
I love your videos andy. I plan on buying something from your store for christmas
Now you need a T34 shirt in the store!
What glue are you using?
Couls you share info on the nifty glue tray you have?
Please tell me ASAP do need the brace for the waight
Nice kit, thinking of buying it but how many parts does this contain and should I get another kit as im starting out with modeling and im not sure what i should get. If you have any tips/sugestions feel free to respond.
Awesome build, very excited to buy it once it is out on early 2021! Hopefully this new year is gonna be much better than 2020 hahaha. If not, let me think so... please😂
what is the best paint to use on painted models
I'm working on an older Tamiya 1:48 scale tank, and there the 'extra weight' comes from a metal bathtub style hull. I'm not sure why the weight is needed, unless you want to use the model as a paperweight.
Nice job!
So it is OK to paint a LP Tamiya paint over an XF Acrylic paint? Also I noticed you just applied the decals on the LP coat and later coated it with a clear flat coat of XF-80?
I'm doing the same model but forgot about the brace
How do model sizes work its it bigger the number the smaller the model
Awesome Results Andy, thanks for Sharing Your Fun, But 1/48th Too Small for THESE Eyes 🤓, Wishing You and All Yours a Healthy Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
You also need an optivisor.
Nice Video Andy!
Where did u get the 3 glue bottles holder pls? Thk u
Looks great!
That must be a very good tank crew to be able to keep that tank in the fight long enough to look like that! It looks great but my impression of the eastern front is that life expectancy for a tank and crew is measured in days.
Great stuff👍 If this is small, try a 1/72 armour kit. Dragon or Vespid kits are great👍🍺
1/72 is very small than 1:48
@@totallyfalcon8766 I know👍
Brutal!!!!!! Hello from Panama 🇵🇦
Great demonstration video as always. Question: The barrel looks terrible. It looks bent and the muzzle looks like it’s missing material. Is that how it is?
hi andy i recently started building models and i want to paint them but i dont know which air compressor i should use do you have any good pick (im on a budget) btw u make great content.
Your build as ever is faultless. When are you going to introduce figures to your models - ? I shied away from figures for a long time, but now I always put them in, sometimes aftermarket ones as I feel that they bring the model to life and give it an extra dimension.
I have a stupid question....
Do you do mail order for Tamiya modeling supplies?(glues,primer, etc) thanks
Outstanding as usual👍! Would you know if Tamiya is making this in 1/35? I know they have an older version from the 70’s, but a new tooling would be very welcomed😊
Awesome build, do you still use MMP paints?
Hmm, I really appreciate that you finally hopped into more heavy weathering, now its time to keep it up and improve further
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Excellent choice of background music, Andy! I really liked it!
The "Toy" like look kept me away from the smaller scales.... but this kit looks good. maybe I'll do a 1/48 kit. I'd like to see Tamiya up-grade their 1/35 T 34s. I would particularly like to see a STZ T34. I like the clear parts on their newest KV 1. .. even the figures goggles. Thanks for the review.
Very nice
Very nice! Hello from Russia=)
What are those tweezer you are using? Do you sell them or have a link?
He has them in his store, I picked up two, they’re nice.
Out of curiosity, what happened to that Rye Field T34 you were building?
Nice model!👍from 🇷🇺
Hi Andy this is Johnnie howard from La Puente California, I was in your store back in May of this year, I wanted to know Andy if you have tamiya US M26 Dragon wagon a ww2 tank hauler, I wanted to know how much does two cost????
Andy, I think you are far from mediocre👍👌
The only thing I would add to the model is to beat up the fenders front and back.
And some 75 or 88 mm holes.
Too shiny. What's the rotating base, where can I get one
キットの紹介👍
I love this toy and only have the f4u crosair plane Because the price of this toy is expensive
Andy: is the barrel slidemolded ,( one piece)?
I'm not sure about 1/48, and I think 1/16 is also too big, I think around 1/20 might look about right. However, I think these would look good as a collection e.g. panthers, tiger, panzers in 1/48
I really like tamiya 1/48 scale,really good quality
models need to start coming stock with rubber tracks, plastic tracks are too finnicky.. Ive broken so many track pieces its insane. I really would like to see more rubber tracks.
There are hundreds of videos on RUclips showing different methods of assembly. Rubber band tracks will never have the detail of individual or link and length. Thankfully most manufacturers have begun steering away from the rubber type.
@@SCM223 Im just not a fan of them, i recently built a revell 2a5 in 1/72 scale (it was a birthday present) and once I put on the tracks and started to bend them around the wheels they just snapped. Maybe this was just for this model but ive had many of other plastic tracks do the same.
@@spinster4000 I hear ya, I had the same problem with the Revell 1/72 M2. Had to keep applying cement until they softened enough to conform. I'll readily admit those aren't great. To each their own but I'd encourage you to give 'em another shot.
@@SCM223 yah im going to, my recent purchase was an Italeri M1A1 Abrams and in the kit they have plastic tracks with a bunch of links, so im giving it a shot, but i do prefer rubber, the ease of use is mind blowing and lets me focus on much more fun parts of the build
Totally agree, maybe there should be different options with both rubber and plastic individual tracks, might add to the cost but to me personally, if manufacturers go totally to plastic then as my eyes (fat fingers as well😊) get worse, I afraid I might have stop modelling
T-34/85 Model 183 Factory Production^^
I've asked for at least 25 models for Christmas and I have a spitfire but I dropped it 😭
Don't feel bad. Literally every modeler has dropped, or damaged in some other way, a built model.
1/48 seems a good mid point in between 1/35 and 1/72.
Thanks for the vid, especially the track construction bit. I'm still recovering from a horrible 1/72 ISU-122 kit who's parts did not fit at all. Any hints on how to sand the handles without breaking them? And if they break, any ideas on getting repairing them?
Recreate with wire. Far away your best option.
You should try the model collect 1/72nd scale p1000 ratte
Oww, my eyes...
I think i still prefer the Hobbyboss T34/85 .
Very nice model. But the box art looks like a copy from the Sherman Easy Eight 1/48
t34/85 when is released?
January
I watched the funny and informative video well. You have a good hobby. Want to be a close friend.
우리 친구해요~😀😀😀
日本では、「タミヤ T34-85 1/48」て発売されていない？
hi
Andy: what is the retail price,of the kit?
I'm sorry Andy ...... 1/48 Scale & Track assembly ? These old - eyes just can't handle it. 1/35 Armor & 1/32 Aircraft is about as small as I can do
Neat kit and video, but the weights that tamiya provides are completely unnecessary and gimmicky. One minor complaint...there is getting to be WAY too many long commercials for a short video. Yes, I know one can pay RUclips to not see them, but honestly how many of you do that?
Tamiya 1/48 is very noob friendly
It needs a Katyusha figure from Girls und Panzer. ;-)
:)
Am I first??
Idk lol
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