After a day hard work my T-55 is almost done. Comments are very welcome!...
Groetjes Jurjen
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T-55 almost done
Jurjen
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Posted: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 - 08:03 AM UTC
ShermiesRule
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Posted: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 - 08:36 AM UTC
I think the T55 is a very cool tank, That low profile with the long barrel just looks so cool. I like the way you removed a fender. Tell us about what you did. Kit traks or AM? They hang well.
Jurjen
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Posted: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 - 06:55 PM UTC
I removed the fender with a motor tool, it was quite easy indeed The tracks are from Modelkasten, they are very easy to handle and they look superb too. I never tried them before but I'm really satisfied
Groetjes Jurjen
Groetjes Jurjen
PvtParts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 - 11:30 PM UTC
Hi Jurjen, Both the ground work and the 55 look very nice. The ground could use a bit more color..browns or greens. I see you use the Mig Pigments..how do you like them??
Jurjen
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Posted: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 - 11:36 PM UTC
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I see you use the Mig Pigments..how do you like them??
It was also the first time I used Mig Pigments, all I can say is that fantastic results can be achieved. They are very easy to handle and they look superb too I learned so many things during this project so I want to thank all of you for the tips en critics
Groetjes Jurjen
USArmy2534
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Posted: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 - 01:46 AM UTC
Very cool effect. On your way to being a master. I have no complaints, queries, or comments at this time (except of course this message).
greatbrit
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Posted: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 - 02:30 AM UTC
well done jurjen,
you have a very nice model there. looks like a scene straight out of afganistan or africa! maybe a figure or two would bring the scene alive.
a couple of US troops surveying the tank?
cheers
joe
you have a very nice model there. looks like a scene straight out of afganistan or africa! maybe a figure or two would bring the scene alive.
a couple of US troops surveying the tank?
cheers
joe
Kelley
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Posted: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 - 05:28 AM UTC
I see you too have been looking at Tamiya Model Mag. The only thing I would change would be to tone down the rust on the exhaust heat shield. Maybe try adding a bit of the black smoke pigment if you have it. Also what is the red thing on the base? It almost looks like a giant piece of dynamite sticking out of the ground. Very nice job overall!
Mike
Mike
AJLaFleche
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Posted: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 - 05:57 AM UTC
I'm with Mike on the exhaust...the only, IMHO, flaw in an otherwise excellent model. If there's no interior, you'll probably want to put the TC in the open hatch.