Having bounced from Modelik to Halinski, it's time to try GPM.
As I need to find out what
track fatigue is I have chosen to build a
T34 featuring one of the earlier Soviet track link designs from 1940, off my armor pile.
A quick count suggests 11 parts per link!
Some great coloring by GPM makes this model a pleasure to look at in pre-built book form. Hopefully the build will be equally good looking.
The model is one of a set of
T34s released in 2012 this includes the Das Reich variant built by
Jorzik. Like the
Sd.Kfz 234 variants, on my wish list, GPM chose to produce a batch of similar vehicles which all come with laser-cut frames as standard.
The frames for the body, turret & a number of 'circles' for wheel building & some suspension parts are included (other laser-cut wheels & track links are also available separately).
This should significantly speed up the build process & help with getting correct shapes esp. circular wheels!
Will post some pics of the parts next.