Anyone have any idea if the new Verlinden T-62 interior/battle damage set would fit into a Tamiya T-55, or Trumpeter Type -69? Also, how different does the T-55/Type-69 interior look from a T-62 interior? Here is the new Verlinden set:


Looks pretty good, descent price, about $39.00.

Good question, I beleive that all T-62 use an auto-loader, while T-55 did not. I am not a modern tank buff, so don't quote me on this one.

The T-64 was the first Soviet tank with an auto loader. It didn't work too well, hence it was not widely used and not exported.

I thought it was the T-64 that had the auto loader...though admittedly I don't know much about the T-62 .

Hey Gino,

No, do not use that T-62 interior for a T-55.

If you need to open the T-55, let me know as I have pics and will be back at a private museum for some more shots of these two and that 2S7.

Later,
Dave

Good afternoon Gino,
There are some noticeable ammunition stowage,turret floor and breech block differences between the T-55(100mm) and T-62(115mm) tanks interiors. The T-62 was also equiped with an automatic spent shell ejection system for the main gun. It still used the PVT Mk 1 for loading though. If you are going to BBQ the tank insides then maybe it will not matter too much how it is configuered. Two good photo references: Soviet T-62, Grenadier Publishing, authored by Michael D.Bishop and Pat Stansell. T-62, Full Detail series, authored by Ed Gilbert and Allen Swan. I have seen both publications(used) at vendors tables this past year. Mike sends . . . . .

Mike,
Thanks. Yeah, I was thinking about torching the interior, in an Iraqi scene. By the way, I think I met you and your brother at TamiyaCon last year. My M123A1C w/M15A1 trailer won Director's Choice Award.

Good evening Gino,
Yes we did meet last year. That truck/trailer and Duster you built are awesome. Look forward to seeing more of your work. Good luck with the burned up T-55. Mike sends . . . .