1:35 T-34 Wheels Set - 1942 Series

MiniArt 1:35 T-34 Wheels Set (1942 Series)

This set from MiniArt in 1:35 scale holds injection-molded plastic road wheels for the Soviet T-34 medium tank in the 1942 variant. It is not a model of the whole tank but a detail accessory that will replace or supplement the wheels in the base kit and give the running gear a truer shape and look. The set matches the type of wheel used on machines of the 1942 series.

The real subject

The T-34 was the key Soviet medium tank of the Second World War, valued for its combination of armor, mobility and heavy armament. During the war it went through a series of changes, including changes to the road wheels, and it is precisely their type that helps place a model in a particular period. The 1942 variant carries wheels matching that production period.

Building and painting tips

Separate the parts carefully from the sprues and clean them up. Assemble the wheels and glue them with liquid modeling cement for plastic. Degrease the surface before painting, apply a primer and then paint the wheels with an airbrush or a brush. The running gear lends itself excellently to weathering: mud and dust effects with washes and pigments come out precisely on the wheels and tracks.

Who it is for

• For builders of T-34 models who want truer road wheels
• For modelers building the 1942 variant
• For diorama builders where the wheels and tracks are exposed to view

This is an accessory for a model, not a stand-alone tank model. The base kit, glue, paints and tracks are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.