From IanW - 20mm WWII Soviet T34 Tanks (65 Points)

I received as my Secret Santa (ran by my lovely wife) a box of three T34 76/85 tanks from The Plastic Soldier Company. I always try and paint up fairly soon my Secret Santa as I really want to say thank you so this was never going to stay in the lead pile for long.

Of course seeing the excellent job done on the very same last week was enough to make me reconsider I still went ahead though planning to copy the style but alas it was beyond me so I went for a cleaner tank.

They were very easy to put together and the quality can't be knocked. I also like they give you the two turrets allowing you to paint them up as the 76 or the 85. I painted up both turrets giving me well three free tanks.

I also had some fun keeping back six Russian infantry from my earlier submission as I thought they would make great tank riders so these were painted up and left ready for the tanks. 

I also took a heated pin to the turret side for a near miss, hope the crew have a few aspirin between them.

I have not made up a kit in years and last challenge was the first time I have painted a tank in twenty years so very happy to get into making a model or three. I intend to buy more tanks t allow me to game early and late war. I also need more support weapons but need to work out what I need before buying more.

Here is the three tanks changed to T34/85's those large turrets and long barrels really look menacing! Points wise six foot figures at 4 points each and two tank commanders upper torso makes 28 points but not sure on the T34's and extra turrets.

From Curt:These look fantastic Ian! I like the somewhat weather-worn, faded green that you've come up for them. Of course, my favourite has to be the tankodesantniki spilling off the T34 to engage the Hitlerites. Dramatic stuff and great work!