Hi guys,

I need some help choosing some extras for a Tamyia T-55:
I want to build a russian version.

- Which one of these weapons is the most accurate ?






- Did any of you guys build / used this set ?
How was it ?



- Last question, I want to add a rangefinder similar to this one, on the T-55 update but I'm not sure if it was used on a russian version or if it might be available on a single set from any manufacturer...




Thanks for your help !!!

Hello

The Tamiya kit AAmg is a very good example, unless you want to depict the missing weapon from the cradle.
The Miniarm T-55M conversion is the Soviet type, not sure if the Sight is available seperately.

Andy

Hi
Russian T 55 has DSK MG
Rangefinder is used also on Russian exemplars

http://dishmodels.ru/wshow.htm?p=1042

cheers

thanks guys,

So the NVST gun is not accurate for the T-55 ?

By the way did any of you get a hold of the Blast update set for the T-55 ?

I found the rangefinder here:
http://www.accurate-armour.com/ShowProduct.cfm?manufacturer=0&category=4&subcategory=35&product=2232

I'll get one next month for sure.

If you want to reproduce a Russian T-55 a with rangerfinder, DSK MG is the right choice in my opinion

Cheers

To make the kit into a russian built version, you need to add two things:
The perforated metal strips around the engine deck grills, for mounting the wading cover. See here:
http://www.primeportal.net/apc/schlicht/iraqi_t-55_walk.htm

The driver's periscope wiper water reservoir. A rectangular box fitted between the driver's LHS armor and the stowage box next to it.
http://scalemodels.ru/modules/photo/viewcat.php?cid=110&orderby=date%20ASC&show=12&min=48

Here with the associated plumbing
http://www.primeportal.net/tanks/jose_luis_silva_chang/t-55/

Btw, to make the kit into a non russian built version, you'd need to change the engine deck.

Enjoy your project.

Anyway John, on my HD I have 1.74 GB of T-55 reference pics

Everything you need, let me know

Cheers

Thanks Marc for the updated details !!
Thanks Mauro & Andy for the info, and Mauro can I send you my e-mail for sharing some of those pics ?

That T-55 is going to be a whole year project, and I'm still gathering info, extras,pics...

You're welcome John

Let's send me a PM with your E-mail adress

I hope I'll be able to help you