Soviet Light Tank T-26 Mod.1933
Zvezda 1:35th Scale Kit No. 3538
Detail Images
Basic assembly of the lower hull tub, the fit of the parts was good not requiring any trimming or filling.
Upper hull/superstructure and engine deck added to hull
again the fit is good not needing any additional work.
Driver's hatches, superstructure front, rear outlet cover and return rollers added
Suspension bogie assembly; 1. two part bogie housing with cast texturing (no it's not a lobster)
2. Road wheel bogie, note pin marks to be eliminated.
3. Pin used to hold the wheel bogies to the main housing/springs.
4. Full assembled suspension unit ready to fit to the hull.
New and old drive sprockets showing the improvement in the detail definition on the new parts.
Drive sprockets, suspension bogies added to the hull without problems.
Note the fenders have also bee added again without fit problems.
Later engine intake included, the kit should have the earlier square louvred intake.
Rear hull, fittings a bit on the heavy side, not I have not added the solid moulded plastic "mesh" to the outlet
leaving room to add etched screen for a better appearance.
Running gear with track fitted