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T-55A Build
Karl187
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Posted: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 11:40 PM UTC
Nice to see the build finished, it looks awesome Eric!
BBD468
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Posted: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 01:50 AM UTC
Hi Eric,

What an amazing job on you build! Just dont know how guys like you pull off all that soldering, so freakin good, im so jealous. Man I want to see some paint!!!

Gary
jvazquez
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Posted: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 02:22 AM UTC
I built this kit back in 2002 when it came out and right out of the box, what an amazing kit.

Your's is no nice that you have inspired me to gut mine and re do it.

Any suggestions from anyone the best way to remove the acrylic paint, which does have atop color of dullcote lacquer on it?

jmontey
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Posted: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 08:46 AM UTC
WOW THIS IS AWESOME
Spiderfrommars
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Posted: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 10:54 AM UTC
Impressive job! Congrats indded

Pookie
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Posted: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 03:34 PM UTC
Thanks guys,i'll paint it soon after i replace the tracks with Masterclub T55 resin tracks,witch are of better details.
Hi Gary,thanks for the reply first,well,i prefer soldering PE parts because it's a much stronger bonding,and it gives me the possibility to bend and 'twist' those fenders and boxs into more natural look without damaging them. though a little bit more effort, it worth it

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I built this kit back in 2002 when it came out and right out of the box, what an amazing kit.

Your's is no nice that you have inspired me to gut mine and re do it.

Any suggestions from anyone the best way to remove the acrylic paint, which does have atop color of dullcote lacquer on it?


Hi James,one of my friend once used an ultrasonic cleaning bath to 'wash away'all acrylic paint on his tank,of course with thinner in the bath,quite easy and super clean.
hope it might help.
Eric
Spiderfrommars
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Posted: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 06:28 PM UTC

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Thanks guys,i'll paint it soon after i replace the tracks with Masterclub T55 resin tracks,witch are of better details.



Yes, I agree. Masterclub tracks have really great details. But having metal track links could be better for the weathering process

cheers
floggerspam
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Posted: Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 01:42 PM UTC
It's beautiful !
John
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