T-34 with ZPU-1

Tank_1812 · 22 July 2021 18:37

My guess from the photo is metal but it’s like 60/40.

Frenchy · 22 July 2021 19:38

Here’s another ARV based on the T-34. Looks like the box is made of metal

H.P.

smolensk · 22 July 2021 20:11

nice homemade conversion… i follow you!

Goalkeeper · 22 July 2021 22:58

Thanks you all, metal it’ll be

Goalkeeper · 26 July 2021 18:49

Little update, more fittings and the turret is finished, later this evening I’ll start with the tracks.

Goalkeeper · 27 July 2021 19:25

Hello everyone!! Another update, this time I am testing the pipes that will support the platform on the engine deck where the ZPU-1 will be mounted. Nothing is glued yet and everything was carefully measured using my “Eyemeter”

Dan · 27 July 2021 19:51

I have to get me one of those “eyemeters”.

Tank_1812 · 27 July 2021 19:51

Overall it is looking good. Though they will be covered the grab handle should be further towards the center as the pipes appear correct.

Goalkeeper · 27 July 2021 19:55

Thanks for watching, actually I placed the handles on the marks that Dragon provided, maybe they misplaced them?

Tank_1812 · 27 July 2021 20:44

I think that would be case then. Again it’s all under the platform and gun so many won’t know.

Goalkeeper · 27 July 2021 21:04

I could easily re position them but as you said I don’t think it may be worthly.

Chris_Bryan · 1 August 2021 13:44

This is fantastic

Geovski · 29 July 2026 11:49

Hello everyone,

My story with this Tank conversion started last month when i was scrolling in my 3d printer app and found a 3D priniting contest on the T34 evolution, I straight away i remembered seeing the famous Lebanese T-34T/ZPU-1 discussions here and elsewhere, so decided to create my own interpretation as a fully printable 3D model and enter the contest

While my version uses a twin ZPU-2 instead of the historical single ZPU-1, I tried to capture the same improvised field-conversion appearance seen during the Lebanese Civil War.

The model is based on the T-34 modular platform but features a redesigned recovery hull, custom fighting platform, rotating AA gun, sandbags, armour plates and battle weathering.

This project is especially meaningful to me because I grew up in Lebanon and remember seeing military vehicles along the highway near my home as a child.

I’d love to hear your thoughts about the design and historical interpretation.

Apparently i am unable to share the Link of the model here, but you can look on Bambulab maker world if you have an account there - search for Beirut Defender – T-34T/ZPU-2

Thanks

Geo