Tamiya Russian T62A Tank The 1/35th Scale Model Tank

This is my step by step build of the Tamiya Russian T62A Tank, I still have a lot in the old stash but I jumped straight into this build as I continue to build Model Tanks. To be honest I am very happy with the results.

Tamiya 1/35th Russian T-62A Scale Model Kit.

Building the Tamiya Russian T62A Tank

Firstly, I do not like that pre-moulded shovel on the side of the tank. So I pulled out my trusty multi-tool and ground it off. With some filler and a little bit of sanding and I have a nice smooth finish to work with.

Close Up Of The Pre Moulded Shovel On the Tanks Upper Hull — Close Up Of The Pre Molded Shovel On the Tanks Upper Hull.

Removed The Shovel And Filled In The Recess.

Fitted The Rear Engine Grills And The Toolboxes.

The Front Light And Cage Fitted To The Tamiya 1/35th Russian T-62A Model.

Close Up Of The Mesh Engine Grills On The 1/35th Russian T-62A Model Kit.

This model kit is quite a simple build, that said it is still a fun little kit so far. So the first part of the build has flown along. Next, I move onto the turret of the tank, thankfully everything fits beautifully.

Top And Bottom Of The Turret Joined On The T-62 Tank Model.

Gun Completed For The Scale Model Russian Tank.

This time I will be doing some had painting on the gun so I will not be gluing it to the turret at this stage. Once I have done a quick test fit on the barrel I move on to the final stage of the build.

T-62 Turret Completed And Cannon Test Fitted.

Finally Getting Everything Ready For Painting

The build stage is nearing completion and actually, it has been an enjoyable experience. Finally, I have prepared the wheels, masked off the grills and got everything ready for painting.

Wheels Sanded And Ready For Priming On The T-62 Tamiya Model Kit.

The Addition Parts For The Tamiya 1/35th Model Tank Ready For Priming And Painting.

Mesh Fitted To The Engine Covers And Masked Off Ready For Painting.

Details On The Turret Of The T-62A Model Tank.

Painting And Weathering The Tamiya 1/35th Russian T-62A Tank

Firstly I have given the whole model a coat of green paint. Next I have thinned out the paint with some more white and have gone over and highlighted some of the areas.

Lightened Russian Green Sprayed On The T-62 Model Kit.

Weathering The Cover For The T-62 Gun Barrel.

The Tamiya T-62 Has Been Given A Coat Of Paint.

After a little bit of brush painting on some of the detailed parts, I am in fact quite happy with how the model looks before weathering.

Wheels And Tracks On And Turret Completed.

Decals On The Side Of The T-62 Turret Representing A Tank On Parade.

A Very Light Weathering On The T-62 Tamiya Model Tank.

So in the end I decided on some very light weathering and as the decals contained markings for a Tank on parade, I thought this would be perfect. In the end, I decided on just a brown pin wash to bring out all those little details, so this time I won’t be using any Pigments.

I Think I'm Calling The T-62 Scale Model Tank Done — I Think I’m Calling The T-62 Scale Model Tank Done.

My Completed Tamiya Russian T62A Tank

Firstly I have to say that I am more than pleased with the result. As with most builds, I went into this without much of a plan on how it was to turn out, that being said I do enjoy letting the model tell its own story.

Finally, now this model is complete, what’s next? Well, I have been simultaneously been working on some other Tamiya kits so expect to see a lot more model tanks coming your way.