Post by JEFF on Apr 28, 2018 12:18:49 GMT
While waiting for some new light bulbs for the Spraybooth to arrive, I thought I'd start this one up. Seemed a logical build to follow the T-55. Never built a large scale Trumpeter kit so we'll see what happens. 
Some history, courtesy of Wiki.
The T-62 is a Soviet main battle tank that was first introduced 1961.[6] As a further development of the T-55 series, the T-62 retained many similar design elements of its predecessor including low profile and thick turret armor. In contrast with previous tanks, which were armed with rifled tank guns, the T-62 was the first tank armed with a smoothbore tank gun that could fire APFSDS rounds at higher velocities. While the T-62 became the standard tank in the Soviet arsenal, it did not fully replace the T-55 in export markets due to its higher manufacturing costs and maintenance requirements compared to its predecessor. Although the T-62 was replaced in Russia and the successor states of the Soviet Union, it is still used in some countries and its design features became standardized in subsequent Soviet and Russian mass-produced tanks.
I picked this kit up about 4-5 years ago at a show for 10 bucks. I'd forgotten how much stuff came with it.
A very full box.
Kit supplied indy links.
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Nice kit metal Barrel, some PE, cable and decals.
To be started shortly.
Some history, courtesy of Wiki.
The T-62 is a Soviet main battle tank that was first introduced 1961.[6] As a further development of the T-55 series, the T-62 retained many similar design elements of its predecessor including low profile and thick turret armor. In contrast with previous tanks, which were armed with rifled tank guns, the T-62 was the first tank armed with a smoothbore tank gun that could fire APFSDS rounds at higher velocities. While the T-62 became the standard tank in the Soviet arsenal, it did not fully replace the T-55 in export markets due to its higher manufacturing costs and maintenance requirements compared to its predecessor. Although the T-62 was replaced in Russia and the successor states of the Soviet Union, it is still used in some countries and its design features became standardized in subsequent Soviet and Russian mass-produced tanks.
I picked this kit up about 4-5 years ago at a show for 10 bucks. I'd forgotten how much stuff came with it.
A very full box.
Kit supplied indy links.
,Nice kit metal Barrel, some PE, cable and decals.
To be started shortly.
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, but it looks like ya got it licked 
.........i`m getting old!! 
