what about instead of the MASSIVE recc acc buff cons get at vet 3 give them like... 2 extra models and a cheaper reinforcement (slightly cheaper). they get the whole "you cant kill us" thing they have now without becoming bulletproof, merge becomes even more useful AND they get a DPS buff, or like... and extra model at vet 2 and another at vet 3
2 extra models is most terrible idea here. 6 men squad is only good in 1v1 firefights. But then it comes to the CoH2 it's all about AOE. So more models you have them more will you mp bleed in late game.
T34-76 is kinda OK for the price. Use it for support your SU85, guard flank or mass them to 3-4. You will be downed by micro with them, but it will be rewarded. Works perfectly on wide maps, with repair stations.