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Posted: Monday, March 05, 2012 - 06:44 PM UTC

hi there
tamiya sweet T55 kit with aper PE.and lots of of stuff here,not much to say,i'll keep this log updated.

have to say spade ace really did a great job on these tracks,nice detials.

I DO wish I had a third hand when soldering these small PE parts...

more pics are one the way
Best
Eric

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Posted: Monday, March 05, 2012 - 06:50 PM UTC

Do you intend to replicate all the upper hull in metal sheets like the fenders ?

Very nice job on the soldering. I think I'll follow your blog.

Olivier

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Posted: Monday, March 05, 2012 - 06:56 PM UTC

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Do you intend to replicate all the upper hull in metal sheets like the fenders ?
Very nice job on the soldering. I think I'll follow your blog.

Olivier

i'll Try my best

Thanks Olivier

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Posted: Monday, March 05, 2012 - 07:12 PM UTC

Great job so far!
Me too I think I'll follow this blog

I could seem a nitpicker but I notice that on the fender also Voyager has made the same mistake which Tamiya made

The rib on the fender actually is embossed it isn't raised

Anyway, that's really a minor flaw and of course it isn't your fault

That's an outstanding job indeed

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Posted: Monday, March 05, 2012 - 07:47 PM UTC

Thanks Mauro
indeed,i notice that too.but it's hard to control the effect when i use a ballpoint to shape the.rib.maybe it'll look better after painted.BTW,there're quite a few mistakes in voyager's fender set.
a small one

Eric

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Posted: Monday, March 05, 2012 - 08:30 PM UTC

Yes I think it would be quite hard to correct the ribs without damaging the fender

Considering that Voyager sets are on average quite expensive, is annoying that they have some inaccuracies

However I'm sure you'll do a great job

I'm waiting for your progresses

cheers

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Posted: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 12:54 PM UTC

Hi Eric,

Fantastic build so far! im subscribed!

im very much looking forward to your build.

Gary

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Posted: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 04:02 PM UTC

LOVE the Fruils!! The T-55 and them just go together so beautifully!

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Posted: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 07:23 PM UTC

Eric wow i wish that i could solder that well good luck i'm going to SUBSCRIBE to this one
dave

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Posted: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 08:06 PM UTC

Your marvelous photography makes this a build I'll want to follow. Keep up the exceptional work!

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Posted: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 11:21 PM UTC

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Your marvelous photography makes this a build I'll want to follow. Keep up the exceptional work!

I agree, you have some superb photo skills. You have a real eye for small details. Good luck with the build!

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Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 03:07 AM UTC

thanks for all the kind words guys,here're some more pics today.

i'll clean the bin edge afterwards

finised all these bins,have to admit that it really really a tough job.especially when soldering small clips.
i'm working on the fuel tanks now,more progress later.
Eric

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Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 04:26 AM UTC

Eric- that etch work is simply stunning- really professional work. May I ask what your soldering set-up is?

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Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 04:39 AM UTC

GREAT!

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Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 04:45 AM UTC

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Eric- that etch work is simply stunning- really professional work. May I ask what your soldering set-up is?

Hello Karl,I'm using a 60W HAKKO thermostatic soldering iron.it works perfectly for me.
Eric

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Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 04:48 AM UTC

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Eric- that etch work is simply stunning- really professional work. May I ask what your soldering set-up is?

Eric, Im interested in that soldering info aswell. what type solder and flux do you use?

the etch work is impressive!

Gary

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Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 04:58 AM UTC

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Eric- that etch work is simply stunning- really professional work. May I ask what your soldering set-up is?

Eric, Im interested in that soldering info aswell. what type solder and flux do you use?
the etch work is impressive!

Gary

it's HAKKO FX-950. well i not sure what kind of flux i'm using...it's liquid and transparent..just the most ordinary flux i guess.sorry

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Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 03:15 AM UTC

little progress here

that's it.
have a nice day guys

Eric

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Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 12:33 PM UTC

Impressive job

This is very inspiring for me.

I won't be easy at all and I probably won't secceed, but i'd like to reach this level of detail when I tackle my next T-55.
I think I'll try to scratch build all these details...I know, I'm crazy

Thanks indeed for sharing

ps. Just an observation. T-55 is my favourite tank so I have really A LOT of reference pics of it in my HD....

It's quite strange but I've never seen these handles at the base of the oil tank. Do you have perhaps a pic of the original part which has the handles?

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Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 01:53 PM UTC

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Impressive job

This is very inspiring for me.

I won't be easy at all and I probably won't secceed, but i'd like to reach this level of detail when I tackle my next T-55.
I think I'll try to scratch build all these details...I know, I'm crazy

Thanks indeed for sharing

ps. Just an observation. T-55 is my favourite tank so I have really A LOT of reference pics of it in my HD....

It's quite strange but I've never seen these handles at the base of the oil tank. Do you have perhaps a pic of the original part which has the handles?

Thanks Mauro
haha,yes,i'm sure trying to scratch build all those small details will drive anyone crazy

well this is the reference picture

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Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 02:07 PM UTC

Thanks a lot for the pic

Interesting I've never noticed them. What type of t-55 are you going to depict?
Russian Polish or Czech?

Maybe those handles are on the Polish exemplars

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haha,yes,i'm sure trying to scratch build all those small details will drive anyone crazy
well this is the reference picture

My projects are ALWAYS too compex...Anyway i said that I'll TRY i didn't say that I'll do

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Posted: Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 09:17 PM UTC

gentlemen,minor update here
i've finished the fuel tanks

you have to be very careful when drilling these holes,even minor mistakes will destroy these fragile parts

well the fenders haven't guled to the upper hull yet,so the pipes might look a little loose.

a question here,dose anyone have good ideas how to clean the flux and oil remained on the brass after soldering?i cant reach some small gaps,where flux remaining. i'm afrait it will be a problem when painting the area.
best
Eric

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Posted: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 07:00 PM UTC

hi all
i've finished the build job,sorry for the big 'pause' of my updating,cos i've been quite busy these days..
well this is what i got now, many pics

I hope u like it.
after a month's build,this T55-A is finally finished.i can't imaging there're so many details on this medium tank,but i enjoy the process.the fanders and tool clips are still workable.i'll post more detail pics afterwards
By the way,i wanna paint a finnish、polish or czechic camo version,any good reference pictures guys?
Eric(Torch)

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Posted: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 08:31 PM UTC

eric out standing can't wait to see this with paint no it
dave