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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  . 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  ,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  .        |
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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 |
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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  |
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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 . Steve the box says 100% new moulds. I got this in 2021 but it was released in 2020 |
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Post by wouter on Apr 15, 2023 10:36:02 GMT
Braille Ruski stuff...count me in mate 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 |
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Post by Boots on Apr 15, 2023 13:45:03 GMT
Great job mucker......bootiful detail on here |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 15, 2023 15:29:29 GMT
Cheers Boots mushty . I'll back later hopefully with another update |
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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 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.  |
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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 . 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 . These two parts were a real pain in the seating area to fit to the tank  , many colourful words later I had them in place .   I think I'll slap some primer on tomorrow, so I can see what still needs attention  |
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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 . As said, i need primer on there to see what is going on. |
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, many colourful words later I had 