Build Process of Aumsing Hobby T-90M Tank Model Kit 35A070

Brief summary of Aumsing Hobby T-90M 35A070

The overall production of the model is convenient, without complex component combinations.

✅ Suitable for

• 1. Armor model enthusiasts with "intermediate model making experience" , who have made 1-2 tank kits;
• 2. Modern Russian armored equipment collectors who want the new 2024-2025 T-90M status;
• 3. Players who enjoy movable suspension and track structures and pursue new configurations and appearances.

❌ Not suitable

**Pure novice, first time assembling models * *; Tracks, small explosive armor, and resin components are prone to breakage, and beginners are prone to overturning;

This article covers the build process of the Aumsing Hobby T-90M kit, produced by Aumsing Hobby under the code 35A070. 

The drive sprockets and idler wheels of Aumsing Hobby T-90M use newly tooled designs, slightly different from previous versions.

Note that the two protrusions on the dozer blade need to be trimmed off, as they will interfere with the installation of the lower front add-on armour – refer to the instruction sheet for location.

After installing the suspension and road wheels, level the suspension on a flat surface to ensure all wheels sit evenly in a straight line.

Personally, I prefer to glue the first and last suspension arms fixed, leaving the middle ones workable. This prevents the suspension from sagging over time due to the weight of the hull.

Installing the rear hull parts – this add-on armour plate is quite interesting. The rear camera leaves a gap; I wonder if it could be exploited by drones in real combat.

The rear section of the hull roof is made up of four segments. The instructions show them as separate steps, but I assembled all four segments together before fitting them to the hull.

The main hull of Aumsing Hobby T-90M is now largely complete.

Track teeth can be glued onto the track runs in advance to save time during assembly.

The snap-together workable tracks of Aumsing Hobby T-90M are simple and easy to build – the main effort is in cutting and sanding the gate marks. 

The track flexibility is quite good and they bend easily.

Just as I was about to finish one run of workable tracks, I noticed two pre-assembled metal tracks for the T-90 from Huanling in the parts box nearby, so I switched to using the metal tracks instead.

The middle suspension arms remain workable.

Pay attention to the installation direction of the four D21 marker lights.

After installing the side skirts, fuel tanks on the fenders, and toolboxes, the hull is basically complete – this part is largely straightforward.

The photo-etched stiffeners on the fenders can be omitted if you want to save effort – they are barely visible once the MB1 fender fuel tanks are installed.

For the turret base, pay attention to the installation direction of the main gun trunnion parts – this locating tab determines the final positioning of the main gun.

 The instructions provide a separate note on this.

The "skullcap" design of the 90 series is very suitable for interior display – hopefully, the later 90M series will also get full-interior versions.

Installing the turret add-on armour – all locating points are clear, so there is no difficulty in this step.

Installing the turret roof reactive armour – the smoke grenade launchers require careful handling of the gate marks and mould lines on both sides. This step needs a bit of patience.

The commander's hatch was slightly modified with copper wire to make it workable.

Installing the rear bustle parts – I made a mistake with the two armour plates near the weapon station base. The 3D-printed railings and ammunition boxes saved a huge amount of gluing and sanding time – a big plus.

I misidentified parts MF48 and MF12.

Later, I repositioned the incorrectly installed armour plates. When installing the 3D-printed railings, make sure to align them with the locating points – the railing position affects the installation of the slat armour and anti-theft chains.

The main gun uses an internal hard mantlet, without the Soviet-style mantlet cover after the waterproof canvas is removed.

After installing the top armour plate over the gun, the main gun can elevate and depress freely without obstruction from the canvas cover.

Both turret hatches can be posed open. The rear bustle turret can be displayed with the cover plate removed. The roof weapon station can rotate but cannot elevate.

I missed two small parts on the upper front hull armour – installed them later.

Installing the anti-theft chains around the turret. The overall OOB build is now complete – the anti-theft chains have precise locating points for easy gluing. Pay attention to the angle of the chains on both sides of the main gun to prevent them from catching or deforming during gun elevation.

The model is built out‑of‑box, no paint applied.

For the 2024–2025 variant of the T-90M, the rear fuel tanks on the hull are the raised type, which means the anti-theft chains at the rear of the turret may interfere with the raised fuel tank protrusions. Be mindful of these two raised points when rotating the turret.

Build Summary

Overall, the Aumsing Hobby T-90M offers a straightforward and enjoyable build experience. This is one of the latest configuration of the T-90M. The kit is easy to build overall, with no complex parts assemblies. Most of the sprues are newly tooled, with only a small number of parts carried over from shared runners. 

The workable suspension and main gun elevation add to the playability. The workable tracks are flexible and bend easily, which helps with painting and colour separation, though the snap-together joints are only moderately strong. The included 3D-printed parts are convenient to work with, and the support structures are easy to remove. The rear fuel tanks on the fenders are the raised style – watch out for bolt interference with the anti-theft chains when rotating the turret.

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