Great looking T-55. I think the canvas cover is one of my favorite parts, catches my eye everytime I look at it. I really like the streaks from the visor cleaners. Great overall build.
-Seth

ok i'm calling this one done next stop is 2013 AMPS National Show wish me luck dave

Good luck with the show Dave, really nice build mate, i really like the canvas cover over the mantlet, can i ask what paint and colours you used, its very realistic.


Dan

DITTO

Job well done Dave ! The weathering is subtle and doesn't turn your tank into a piece of rust as it is too often seen when it comes to former Soviet block armor.

Olivier

thanks all to answer the canvas cover question I used Tamiya desert yellow and add just a little red brown to it then I used Ak's STREAKING GRIME over that. thanks all
dave

hey'll just a small up date from the AMPS show i receved a silver of this build i feel that i got robbed but what i'm to do it is said and done
dave

Well done Dave, don't be down you did a great job on that '55
A silver at the nationals is a superb accolade
Keep up your stunning work

Rog.

Hi Dave;

Dont be Down on yourself, a Silver Medal is a Superb Award.
Judge your Work on or against the Number or amount of other vehicles Present.
The AMPS show is the Best Show for Armor anywhere, and Brings out all of the Top Builders.
Congradulations on your Superb T-55

CHEERS; MIKE.

I would be very happy, if I won silver! I'd be happy, if I won bronze. Learn from this one and grab gold, next year.

Don't get too down on yourself Dave. I've seen a definite improvement in your stuff at each show. And that's what matters. Judges have bad days or see something you missed or whatever. Do a quick double-check on the judge's math though...

thanks all jesse the math was right i think what realy got to me was the comment were not constitutive they hit me on the weathering but they was no comment way !!! it wont get me down but it would have been nice to have them because i always try to make the improvements no my next build
dave

Hey Dave,

Don't let the judges get you down. The comments or lack of comments is what it is. Silver is an honor at any show so take it and move on to the next one. You have come a very long way in the time that I have known you and each one of your builds is better than the last so just keep on building. By the way, I think your T55 is awesome!!!! That is worth gold!!!!

Later Dude
Scott

Congratulations on your win! The tank looks great.
Gold is declining in value on the international market anyway

Dave- many congratulations on your silver. Also- don't let not getting the gold get to you- I've yet to win a Gold at a show but I always enjoy getting any sort of recognition whether its just a compliment from a show goer or some sort of prize. No matter what though I always see what the judges thought and then use that and other peoples commments to improve my work. In the time I've known you on this forum I can see your work has improved immeasurably and I have no doubt it will continue to get better and better. Again, congrats on the silver and don't let things get you down too much !

thanks all for your sport. Karl coming from you that is beder then gold!!!!! i have moved on and have started my next build i hope to have pics up some time this week over in Constructive Feedback
thanks dave

Flawless build !
I love the weathering and track color.
Very believable build.
That will do well in a show. At least in
an Indy Regional show.

Cheers
John