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Post by Paul B on Apr 14, 2023 19:34:42 GMT
Chaps, I have 3 builds in different stages at the moment. Two are in the paint/weathering stage and drying off. The other I'm stuck with in the build stage because I haven't got the parts I need. So, instead of looking at an empty bench I thought I'd crack open a 1/72 kit. After all I need to practice my braille capabilities for when I open the Revell U-Boot ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) . So here we have the Italeri 1/72 T55. I have used the tacks from Gas Hans which are for the Trumpeter kit, but with a tweak of the sprockets they fit the Italeri kit fine. I also added an RB Model barrel, yes it has rifling ![:o](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/shocked.png) ,and some fuel tank and head light connections also made from 0.3mm wire. To go along with those additions, the mantlet needed a canvas cover, so I added that with tissue paper. The ribbing under the canvas cover was added with 0.3mm copper wire. I think I need to scratch the rear fuel tanks, the kit parts are a tad iffy, we'll see about that later ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) . ![](https://i.ibb.co/cTBwN6n/DSCN9703.jpg) ![](https://i.ibb.co/FhpWmmq/DSCN9745.jpg) ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52816933562_27a7a9994f_c.jpg) ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52817942698_d0dac3ea29_c.jpg) ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52817686944_01c264272d_c.jpg) ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52817495151_44e843fd6f_c.jpg) ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52816933287_8c54ee511d_c.jpg)
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Post by Robbo on Apr 14, 2023 19:36:57 GMT
Look at the detail in that for a little one
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Post by Paul B on Apr 14, 2023 19:57:38 GMT
Cheers Ian, I think I can still push this a little further ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by tommygunn on Apr 15, 2023 0:48:55 GMT
At such a scale?
Awesome!
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Post by Paul B on Apr 15, 2023 6:06:28 GMT
Thank you kindly Tommy ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by SteveM on Apr 15, 2023 7:02:42 GMT
It's that the newer kit Paul? The details your adding will make her a showstopper for sure.
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Post by Armorguy on Apr 15, 2023 7:14:05 GMT
Corker in 1/72 scale in the making! Headlight connections...ok this will look the real deal!
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Post by Paul B on Apr 15, 2023 8:52:19 GMT
Steve, Guy, cheers dear chaps ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) . Steve the box says 100% new moulds. I got this in 2021 but it was released in 2020 ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by wouter on Apr 15, 2023 10:36:02 GMT
Braille Ruski stuff...count me in mate ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) Great start already!
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Post by Paul B on Apr 15, 2023 12:46:22 GMT
Thankee kindly Wouts, I shall not to disappoint anyone ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by Boots on Apr 15, 2023 13:45:03 GMT
Great job mucker......bootiful detail on here ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by Paul B on Apr 15, 2023 15:29:29 GMT
Cheers Boots mushty ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) . I'll back later hopefully with another update ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by Robbo on Apr 15, 2023 16:26:35 GMT
Cheers Ian, I think I can still push this a little further ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) I'm sure you can Paul
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 15, 2023 20:07:25 GMT
Excellent, Paul, and tiny parts indeed. Great to see another T-series tank in the threads. ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png)
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Post by dukemaddog on Apr 15, 2023 22:22:37 GMT
Wow Paul! You're putting me to shame! What magnificent work! Looking forward to seeing more!
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Post by PorcoRosso on Apr 16, 2023 11:55:48 GMT
Looks like another great bit of armour from you, Paul. This will look good when it’s finished.
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Post by Paul B on May 3, 2023 17:42:05 GMT
Sorry for the delay here chaps, thanks for the kind words also. Anyway this is back on the bench now. I have had to go with the kit fuel barrels, so these got a little reworking ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) . The seems were sanded back and the ends have been replaced with white card. Also the filler caps have been added and along with those, the retaining straps too. I also added some dents to them, I reckon they wouldn't have stayed nice and round after a few weeks in the field ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) . These two parts were a real pain in the seating area to fit to the tank ![;-|](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/squint.png) , many colourful words later I had them in place ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) . ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52867199302_7ca274bb33_c.jpg) ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52868155755_47b7a65e88_c.jpg) I think I'll slap some primer on tomorrow, so I can see what still needs attention ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png)
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Post by Robbo on May 3, 2023 17:58:58 GMT
A job well done
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Post by Armorguy on May 3, 2023 18:33:10 GMT
Look at that! The fuel drums look perfect Paul. Superb detailing btw, the barrel for example.
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Post by Paul B on May 3, 2023 18:47:54 GMT
Ian, Guy, thanks muchly dear fellas ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) . As said, i need primer on there to see what is going on.
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