Hi all....I need to know your opinion...is it realistic?!or is it improbable that this metal stripe that connect dust cover to the main gun has this damage?!
Please note that I would depict an operative tank in Taliban hands,,,so not damaged or destroyed...




A version without "my" damage...


Any opinion is welcome,likle critics and photos..

TIA

Ciro

Hi Ciro,

I am far from an expert on the T-55, but am also building a Taliban version of one at the mo.

In looking at the available reference pics, the conection for the canvas cover does appear to be a thin steel strip and so could be damaged as you show. However, im not sure exactly how it could get damaged like that as I doubt debirs or small arms fire would do that. Perhaps shrapnel, but for both sides it would be a little strange. It may be more realistic to show a full 'strip' but bent out and only connected at one end?

Good luck with your build, its looking very inprerssive so far!

James