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Tamiya T-55A with CMK resin interior kit
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Posted: Friday, June 17, 2011 - 10:22 AM UTC
Hi Mathew

here is a pic of my method to achieve a similar torn and frayed dust cover..
i used thin silk coated with mr surfacer to hold its shape...



Andy
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Posted: Friday, June 17, 2011 - 10:30 AM UTC
indeed, cover the alu with one sheet of tissue, they have multiple layers, and just dap it on with some thin glue, let dry, and you'll have a texture of cloth, and you can "raffle " the edges, I used this on very "worn" seats, it looks convincing

greetz
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Posted: Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 10:00 AM UTC
Well, yours looks far better in my opinion. but i can't say anything about its dimensional correctness.

Did you try to fit it in the engine bay? How did it look there?
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Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 10:16 AM UTC

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Quick Question -

Did all T-55's have an escape hatch in the floor just behind the drivers seat ?



To be honest i don't know if all of them had the escape hatch, but I think so

Matt, I have lots of interior pics

Maybe you've already had many interir reference pics, but anyway, if you need it, let's send me a message with your E-mail adress

I'll be glad to help you

cheers
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Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 08:10 PM UTC
you can fix my radiator problems any day!
looks absolutely great, should have mold made before adding to the model, so others won't have to scratch it


greetz
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Posted: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 10:57 AM UTC
Matt

Did you get my e-mails?

It's been taking ages, but it's been getting incredibly good
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Posted: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 11:02 AM UTC
nice detail!
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Posted: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 11:22 AM UTC
Hi Pit. How do you do?
What about your arm?
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Posted: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 07:13 PM UTC

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I am tempted to make some new rad shutters, they sit under these grills and would look nice, depends on time


An ancient Italian dictum more or less says
"Considering you've done 30, let's make 31!"

It means that you've been doing an excellent job so nevermind about the time. If i were you I'd make also the new rad shutters



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Yes I did Mauro

That's a huge number of very good photo's, thankyou Mauro, your a star.


I'm very glad I could help you

cheers
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Posted: Friday, June 24, 2011 - 08:16 PM UTC

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And if your Kit Box does not look like this after a few weeks, then your not trying hard enough, lol




Have I worked enough?

Anyway mine T-55 is not as detailled as yours

It'll be quite a shame hiding all your Improvements under the upper hull

Congrats again


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