Tamiya T-55

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Tamiya T-55
Tweet Topic Started: May 12 2011, 10:34 AM (531 Views)
Dylan	May 12 2011, 10:34 AM Post #1
Advanced Member Posts: 105 Group: Members Member #383 Joined: March 13, 2011	Here is my tamiya T-55 built mostly OOB. I replaced the barrel with one from RB model, and some copper wire replaced the piece of string in the kit for the tow cables. this kit really falls together, the only fit problem i had was at the front of the hull where the upper and lower pieces meet. i had to fill a small gap with some stretched sprue. let me know what you think



Dylan	May 12 2011, 11:32 AM Post #2
Advanced Member Posts: 105 Group: Members Member #383 Joined: March 13, 2011	ok on to the paint I gave the whole thing a base coat of tamiya flat black. then highlighted the centers of the panels with Tamiya buff lightened with white. the final coat is XF-51 Khaki drab lightened with the leftover buff mix. I had every intention of taking photos of all that but i was really keen to see how it looked. I am still trying to figure out how to get the subjects my photos to look as good as they do in person. i think it turned out alright



Dylan	May 12 2011, 01:01 PM Post #3
Advanced Member Posts: 105 Group: Members Member #383 Joined: March 13, 2011	and now with a glosscoat, I use future. I am surprised how much it darkened the paint



seanrgb	May 12 2011, 02:40 PM Post #4
Advanced Member Posts: 620 Group: Members Member #354 Joined: February 25, 2011	Nice work so far matey



snipersmudge	May 12 2011, 03:35 PM Post #5
Release the hounds! Posts: 875 Group: IPMS Member Member #245 Joined: August 26, 2010	excellent work so far, the kit is a gem I built one a while back and really enjoyed the build



cookie	May 12 2011, 04:58 PM Post #6
Advanced Member Posts: 75 Group: Members Member #447 Joined: April 13, 2011	Brilliant, I love Soviet armour and the T55 is one of the best. its looking really good so far, Ive noticed that the rear grilles are black, is that PE or part of the kit? Cookie



Dylan	May 12 2011, 07:49 PM Post #7
Advanced Member Posts: 105 Group: Members Member #383 Joined: March 13, 2011	thanks everyone I am hoping to have it done by tomorrow. Cookie the mesh on the engine deck is plain old nylon mesh that comes with the kit



Dylan	May 12 2011, 11:21 PM Post #8
Advanced Member Posts: 105 Group: Members Member #383 Joined: March 13, 2011	decals on



foxy	May 13 2011, 08:25 AM Post #9
Happy modeler Posts: 2,237 Group: Members Member #330 Joined: February 5, 2011	Great build there Dylan mate. The gloss brings it to a good picture now lol. . Have to have a go at one of thease, as I only do Russian WW II, some post war would be good for me



Dylan	May 13 2011, 04:34 PM Post #10
Advanced Member Posts: 105 Group: Members Member #383 Joined: March 13, 2011	due to my sd card getting corrupted somehow i lost the last of my wip pics. I had a lot of fun building this kit (which is the point isn't it?) more shots in the ready for inspection forum



foxy	May 14 2011, 07:17 AM Post #11
Happy modeler Posts: 2,237 Group: Members Member #330 Joined: February 5, 2011	To right it is Dylan mate, if you did not enjoy it then whats the piont . Looks very good, I like the figure Great stuff.


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