.As I have always said if I can help in anything I will
Paul
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1721Lancers
Joined: March 21, 2012
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Posted: Friday, April 18, 2014 - 04:50 AM UTC
John and Robert, no problem guys .
As I have always said if I can help in anything I will
Paul
.As I have always said if I can help in anything I will
Paul
jkb_sprint
Joined: April 23, 2012
KitMaker: 402 posts
Armorama: 394 posts
Posted: Friday, April 18, 2014 - 05:26 AM UTC
Thanks a lot for the extension guys. Now i can start!!!! the kit. 
on Tuesday. Promiss not to ask for another one. 
on Tuesday. Promiss not to ask for another one. 1721Lancers
Joined: March 21, 2012
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Posted: Friday, April 18, 2014 - 05:57 AM UTC
John get those red eggs sorted and then join in the fun my friend 
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Nice to have on board
Paul
.Nice to have on board
Paul
jkb_sprint
Joined: April 23, 2012
KitMaker: 402 posts
Armorama: 394 posts
Posted: Friday, April 18, 2014 - 06:34 AM UTC
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John get those red eggs sorted and then join in the fun my friend
Nice to have on board
Paul
Thanks Paul. Nice to be back modelling after so many months.
Now as for the red eggs, those were easy to tackle. As for the subject in the photo, well that one will be tricky my friend, diffuicult Sunday ahead!
As you can see the weathering process is going to be a nightmare! The coal technique will be required with this one. Happy Easter to everyone guys.
1721Lancers
Joined: March 21, 2012
KitMaker: 1,673 posts
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Posted: Friday, April 18, 2014 - 06:39 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextJohn get those red eggs sorted and then join in the fun my friend
Nice to have on board
Paul
Thanks Paul. Nice to be back modelling after so many months.
Now as for the red eggs, those were easy to tackle. As for the subject in the photo, well that one will be tricky my friend, diffuicult Sunday ahead!
Happy Easter to everyone guys.
I want a back leg
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Saturday, April 19, 2014 - 06:12 AM UTC
Paul is always hungry, meat or plastic ...
Here's my progress, turret details and started my camo on the hull.
Here's my progress, turret details and started my camo on the hull.
Dragon164
#226
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,909 posts
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Posted: Saturday, April 19, 2014 - 07:48 PM UTC
First color coat.
Cheers Rob.
Cheers Rob.
1721Lancers
Joined: March 21, 2012
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2014 - 01:50 AM UTC
John and Rob, nice progress guys
keep it up lads.
Paul
keep it up lads.
Paul
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2014 - 01:55 AM UTC
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John and Rob, nice progress guys
keep it up lads.
Paul
Thanks Paul.
I'm going to touch up some of the Black Green spots and add the third colour. Let that dry and work on the turret and side skirts.
And work on the JSU, M1114, F-106 DeltaDart, Panzer III, etc..
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2014 - 03:09 AM UTC
3rd colour camo on.
Will touch it up tomorrow.
Then I will apply several filters.
Will touch it up tomorrow.
Then I will apply several filters.
KoSprueOne
Joined: March 05, 2004
KitMaker: 4,011 posts
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2014 - 11:28 AM UTC
The FAVORIT is one step away from paint color
Jamesite
Joined: December 05, 2006
KitMaker: 2,208 posts
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2014 - 02:22 PM UTC
Nice work gents!
Bob, the Favorit looks great. One question - did it use different tow hooks to the regular T-55 or did Skif just get a bit 'artistic' in their moulding?
James
Bob, the Favorit looks great. One question - did it use different tow hooks to the regular T-55 or did Skif just get a bit 'artistic' in their moulding?
James
Dragon164
#226
Joined: February 20, 2012
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2014 - 02:51 PM UTC
Thanks Paul!
I added the two other colors but I don't think there is enough contrast in the two greens,
may re-do that.
Cheers Rob.
I added the two other colors but I don't think there is enough contrast in the two greens,
may re-do that. Cheers Rob.
KoSprueOne
Joined: March 05, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2014 - 03:06 PM UTC
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Nice work gents!
The Favorit looks great. One question - did it use different tow hooks to the regular T-55 or did Skif just get a bit 'artistic' in their moulding?
James
SKIF got very 'artistic' with more than just the tow hooks in these kits
Jamesite
Joined: December 05, 2006
KitMaker: 2,208 posts
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2014 - 01:30 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextNice work gents!
The Favorit looks great. One question - did it use different tow hooks to the regular T-55 or did Skif just get a bit 'artistic' in their moulding?
James
SKIF got very 'artistic' with more than just the tow hooks in these kits
Hahaha!
I can imagine mate, shows what a good job you're doing of it though, keep up the good work!
James
Dragon164
#226
Joined: February 20, 2012
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2014 - 02:53 PM UTC
Cleaned up the edges of the tan and darker green, I am going to leave it as is as there is enough contrast just barely.
Cheers Rob.
Cheers Rob.
Dragon164
#226
Joined: February 20, 2012
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2014 - 03:49 PM UTC
I also got the rubber painted on the wheels and managed to do it using only one mask.
Cheers Rob.
And a pic with the crap tracks on.
Cheers Rob.
And a pic with the crap tracks on.
jkb_sprint
Joined: April 23, 2012
KitMaker: 402 posts
Armorama: 394 posts
Posted: Monday, April 21, 2014 - 07:27 PM UTC
Hi people. Here is my starting pick. Trumpeter T55 model 58 with BTU 55 plus the Eduard set and Trumpeter link by link tracks. 
SpeedyJ
Joined: September 17, 2013
KitMaker: 1,617 posts
Armorama: 1,150 posts
Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 04:49 AM UTC
Looks to me a more recent 1958 T-55 release from Trump.
I'm building almost the same kit I believe.
Question: When building a NVA T-55A, I'm told the East German Army had Chech production T-55?
My interior job on the Trump kit is still in progress.
I'm glad it even fits for this kit. Needs a little work on cleaning and taking away fractions of mm. extra.
Tonight I'll start a topic on this.
Cheers,
RJ
I'm building almost the same kit I believe.
Question: When building a NVA T-55A, I'm told the East German Army had Chech production T-55?
My interior job on the Trump kit is still in progress.
I'm glad it even fits for this kit. Needs a little work on cleaning and taking away fractions of mm. extra.
Tonight I'll start a topic on this.
Cheers,
RJ
Northern_Lad
Joined: September 17, 2012
KitMaker: 462 posts
Armorama: 417 posts
Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 08:40 AM UTC
I'm done with this one! Soviet T62 in Afghanistan circa 1985...
PS How do I upload photos to the campaign gallery?
PS How do I upload photos to the campaign gallery?
Jamesite
Joined: December 05, 2006
KitMaker: 2,208 posts
Armorama: 2,152 posts
Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 04:46 PM UTC
Nice work Matthew, she looks great!
I've had a bit of a re-think on the figure front, thing I'm going to substitute this guy in instead:
No that's not an AK he's holding, if you think you know and maybe think I'm stupid or mad (or both!) check out the BLOG and hopefully I shall retain my integrity!
Cheers,
James
I've had a bit of a re-think on the figure front, thing I'm going to substitute this guy in instead:
No that's not an AK he's holding, if you think you know and maybe think I'm stupid or mad (or both!) check out the BLOG and hopefully I shall retain my integrity!
Cheers,
James
dogstar
Joined: November 17, 2007
KitMaker: 109 posts
Armorama: 103 posts
Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 06:59 PM UTC
Oh thank the modelling gods... I was just coming on to see about an extension
I'm close but I want just a little more time and now the great builds start coming out of the woodwork to distract me from finishing.
I'm close but I want just a little more time and now the great builds start coming out of the woodwork to distract me from finishing.
KoSprueOne
Joined: March 05, 2004
KitMaker: 4,011 posts
Armorama: 1,498 posts
Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 - 02:20 PM UTC
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Hi people. Here is my starting pick. Trumpeter T55 model 58 with BTU 55 plus the Eduard set and Trumpeter link by link tracks.
I've recently bought this kit so I'll be watching your build for any tips.
Rob - nice progress
Northern_Lad - Excellent finish
eMan
#298
Joined: August 08, 2002
KitMaker: 1,182 posts
Armorama: 665 posts
Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 - 06:36 PM UTC
Some progress pics of my T-62. 
jkb_sprint
Joined: April 23, 2012
KitMaker: 402 posts
Armorama: 394 posts
Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 - 07:49 PM UTC
Robert it is the classic Trumpeter T 55 with another sprue tree for the blade. All the problems we know about the kit are still there, although the blade is really good.
Ko Sprue, the blade is really easy to build only the hydraulic unit at the front needs some attention. Then there is the height issue of the hull from the ground, but that can be easily fixed.I have started working on the kit so when I get back home I will post some pics.
Ko Sprue, the blade is really easy to build only the hydraulic unit at the front needs some attention. Then there is the height issue of the hull from the ground, but that can be easily fixed.I have started working on the kit so when I get back home I will post some pics.
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