T-34/85 campaign

@Dan & @Tank_1812

Dan & Ryan, It may be a nearly out of the box build, not sure if any aftermarket goodies are available for the old 1/25 T-34-85.

Picked up kit at 2002 IPMS Nationals in Virginia Beach. Had forgotten its like brand new even the decals. It’s a very simple build 8 steps in the instructions. :slight_smile:

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Does it have a electric motor? I think that I might have had this as a kid.

Dan, I think the 1/25 kits started out motorized and later were also sold as display only. No motor with this one, it must be a later re-pop. I had a Tamiya motorized 1/25 Panther IRCC.

It doesn’t t look like a horrible kit

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I’m pleasantly surprised too. Hadn’t look at it since 2002. The RFM T-34-85 will have to wait :raised_hand:

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Zvezda T34/85-owner here!
Count me in!

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Interested on how this kit goes together, supposed be a limited edition kit coming later that seems very interesting.

Just ordered this kit for this Campaign, wanted to do another Miniart kit, and a T-344 with the D-5 gun.
This combines both.
It is not an interior kit as that seems still a little bit too much for me.

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There has been so much crazy T-34/85 talk that I had to start my RFM Chinese version and what a kit it is so far!

You mean my Zvezda kit?

Yes, Zvezda has Berlin option similar to Academy’s version.

That’s cool, let us know how it goes.

You mentioned before you have never done a campaign before, we all start at the same time which is 1 July. Do you plan to build another T-34/85 as part of this campaign?

Yes, I have a RFM T34/D30 also and if variants are not allowed I will get another RFM T34/85.

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Outstanding, that version is 100% allowed. Just wanted to make everyone was on the same page in the same book. :smiley:

Do post pictures of your build. I was thinking about getting that version as it’s the cheapest 85 around and if making an ARV, it looks nicer then the Academy/Airfix kit.

Can you tell me where I can find the correct area to post pics of it’s build?

As not to confuse folks about the campaign, I would create a new thread here. We can add link in here after you started to inspire folks and we can post this thread link in your thread to help with interest.

Thanks for the help

No problem. Look forward to seeing your progress.

I did order the Eureka cable and Def update set for the Airfix kit, should have photos by mid week.

Is it any T-34 then?

Is there a difference between 76 and 85 hulls? I had included those guns from RFM as the 85 gun hull was using the same plastic. For the ARV, Def Model had a set to convert the Academy 85 kit and it is different then ARV 76 Academy kit.

I guess from what I have posted it might be called anything but 76 so far.