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Post by Paul B on Feb 18, 2022 19:39:29 GMT
Hi chaps, as everything else is busy curing, I decided to drop a quicky on you  . Here we have the Tamiya 1/48 scale T55. This is going to be OOB, which is a new one for me . This will also be my first real T55 build, I know some of you thinking "what? he's built loads of 'em". Yes I have a few 55's under my belt, but they have all been conversions of some sort  . Here's the list for those that don't know : Tiran 5 Tiran Samovar Tiran D30 Lebanese army Enigma T-55 Hellcat "Frankenstein crossover" Bosnian army T-55 with Bofors 40mm AA gun Anyway here's the pics, I started at roughly 19:00 this evening .    The upper hull is only dry fit, that'll make priming and track painting easier. I have only one gripe about this kit, you only get decals for one vehicle  . I'll see if I can come up with something different  |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Feb 18, 2022 19:53:58 GMT
This is a cracking little kit Paul. I should think you'll love it.
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Post by Paul B on Feb 18, 2022 20:09:15 GMT
Certainly nothing wrong with it till now Joe  |
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Post by bwilt on Feb 18, 2022 22:22:57 GMT
You really are making the most of your day aff... great!
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Post by Paul B on Feb 18, 2022 22:29:00 GMT
I certainly did Bert |
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Post by dukemaddog on Feb 18, 2022 23:24:53 GMT
Brilliant and fast start so far Paul! As for the decals, make sure a conversion isn't needed to use them!!
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Post by Ian H. on Feb 19, 2022 2:22:07 GMT
Love the T-55, Paul! Scotch and popcorn are ready.
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Post by SteveM on Feb 19, 2022 8:47:04 GMT
It's in my stash and looks great so it'll be stunning in your hands buddy.
Star Decals have some nice options for markings
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Post by armorguy on Feb 19, 2022 9:33:53 GMT
Another one to follow closely. Rapid start Paul!
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Post by tommygunn on Feb 19, 2022 11:01:49 GMT
Thumbs up from me too.
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Post by Paul B on Feb 19, 2022 11:17:39 GMT
Cheers Tommy . I know I said this would be out of the box, but hey there is something to add even to a Tamiya kit  The fuel lines on the 55 are a prominent feature, so I couldn't ignore the fact that they were missing. A bit of 0.4mm brass wire sorted them out, their not perfect, but close enough  |
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Post by tommygunn on Feb 19, 2022 11:33:59 GMT
Sweeeeeet!!!!
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Post by bwilt on Feb 19, 2022 12:50:50 GMT
Very nice!
Don't think I have seen any T build without someone adding those fuellines.. would have expected they were added..
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Post by Snipersmudge on Feb 19, 2022 13:39:21 GMT
Was wondering if you were gonna bother with em! Perfectly fine in this scale I'd say.
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Post by Paul B on Feb 19, 2022 14:21:13 GMT
Tommy, Bert, Pete, cheers chaps . The front headlight cluster needs some wiring too |
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Post by Paul B on Feb 19, 2022 17:57:44 GMT
Here's a tad more . The kit is also missing the drivers vision block water washer lines and tank, the coax MG and worst of all, the nuclear blast detectors . The blast detectors are going to be tricky to make, I might not bother with them but we'll see later .   |
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Post by armorguy on Feb 19, 2022 18:40:07 GMT
Nothing wrong with a fuel line, looking lurvurly.
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Post by PorcoRosso on Feb 19, 2022 19:06:02 GMT
Great fine extra details Paul. OOB my ass:)
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Post by dukemaddog on Feb 19, 2022 19:46:06 GMT
Wow, I never knew about half of these extras on a T-55. I've never taken the time to add any fuel lines to any of my 1/72 scale models so I never really knew about them.
Keep it coming Paul!
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Post by bwilt on Feb 19, 2022 19:57:11 GMT
drivers vision block water washer lines and tank Are you serious?? Whats next, wipers? Never knew tanks had those things.. |
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