In Box Review of Maquette 1/35th Scale
T-34 Engine Set
Famous Russian V-2 Diesel Engine
Kit no. 3506
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: Unknown.
Out of production
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: Unknown.
Out of production
SPECIFICATIONS:
Configuration: V-12
Displacement: 38.8 L (2,370 cu in)
Cylinder bore: 150 mm (5.9 in)
Piston stroke: 180 mm (7.1 in) left group, 186 mm (7.3 in) right group
Combustion:
Fuel type: Diesel
Power output: 340–520 kW (460–700 bhp)
Torque output: 220 kgf⋅m (2,157 N⋅m; 1,591 lbf⋅ft)
Configuration: V-12
Displacement: 38.8 L (2,370 cu in)
Cylinder bore: 150 mm (5.9 in)
Piston stroke: 180 mm (7.1 in) left group, 186 mm (7.3 in) right group
Combustion:
Fuel type: Diesel
Power output: 340–520 kW (460–700 bhp)
Torque output: 220 kgf⋅m (2,157 N⋅m; 1,591 lbf⋅ft)
THE KIT:
Maquette is an old prolific plastic model kit manufacturer, that is based in Russia. They make all manner of plastic model kit subjects in the popular scales.
This kit comes in a blousy end-opening type box. It is 2 ½” too long and wide.
I am no fan of this type of box, because invariably parts or the decal sheet will find their way past one of the end-flaps of the box to become lost forever. Give me a tray and lid type box any day of the week.
The box art shows a black and white illustration of the engine, posed on an all-white background. Similar to how Tamiya brand does the majority of their box arts.
It says: This set is fitted to tanks T-34,KV, IS, T-44, T-54, T-55 and T-62.
One side-panel of the box just gives the scale of the model and it’s name and made in Russia.
Maquette is an old prolific plastic model kit manufacturer, that is based in Russia. They make all manner of plastic model kit subjects in the popular scales.
This kit comes in a blousy end-opening type box. It is 2 ½” too long and wide.
I am no fan of this type of box, because invariably parts or the decal sheet will find their way past one of the end-flaps of the box to become lost forever. Give me a tray and lid type box any day of the week.
The box art shows a black and white illustration of the engine, posed on an all-white background. Similar to how Tamiya brand does the majority of their box arts.
It says: This set is fitted to tanks T-34,KV, IS, T-44, T-54, T-55 and T-62.
One side-panel of the box just gives the scale of the model and it’s name and made in Russia.
The other side-panel of the box shows features of the kit: Model kit suitable for ages 10 to adult. Contains instructions for assembly. Paint and plastic adhesive not included. In German, English and Russian. With each language labeled with a color illustration of the flag of the country that speaks the language.
Followed by RPM’s street address in Warsaw, Poland.
Followed by RPM’s street address in Warsaw, Poland.
The bottom of the box has four black and white illustrations for the T-34 Turret Set (Late Version Type), 7TP, T-26, Vickers Track Set, T-34 Wheels Set and Track For Tanks T-34, SU-85, SU-100 all in 1/35th Scale.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
This kit holds one medium-grey parts tree, that has all the engine’s parts on it, in a sealed clear cello bag (23 parts)
This kit holds one medium-grey parts tree, that has all the engine’s parts on it, in a sealed clear cello bag (23 parts)
The instructions consist of a single-sheet, that is printed on one side in 8 ¼” x 11 ¾”page format. Wrapped around the parts tree.
Detail is excellent. This motor will dress-up any of the 8 Soviet tanks that it was used in.
Detail is excellent. This motor will dress-up any of the 8 Soviet tanks that it was used in.
Recommended.