Just starting on the Tamyia T-62 with the Verlinden update set. Got it for a good price ($15.00) so why not!



progress photos to follow

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Good luck! See you at the finish line.

The work continues.....

Used some shim stock to replace the rear fenders, might do the fronts as well....



Found this easier to use than lead foil as it is a little thicker and less brittle.

As you can tell she's gonna be rode hard and put away wet!

-Gary-

How much and can i get one in Canada?

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I finished mine and here are some heads up. Get the Tamiya T-55 and use all the pieces you can. The road wheels, the fuel tanks, the machine gun etc... The quality of those parts are far better and the effort you are having to go through will make it worth while. I used an AEF turret and guntube. I didn't like the verlinden ones. The back deck cooling louvers are a wash out. If you want them to fit and you want the back deck lid down then some major mods need to be done grinding away in the engine compartment. I used the Tamiya louvers but recessed them like the actual T-62 has them. I also used Friule track. Tanxheaven should have some good photos to help. Greg

Thanx for the reply and tips Greg,

I was planning on having the back deck opened up anyway so those louvers should not pose any problems.

This build is pretty much gonna be OOB with the Verlinden kit, I do not want to spend too much money on it! besides i just finnished Tamiya's T-55 and cannot justify purchasing it for canabilzation (sp?).

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The work continues



Man there are alot of pieces

I'm gonna leave the right rear fuel tank and the front fender fuel tank off with alot of wear and tear!

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Does anyone make PE fuel drums? I have never seen a T-55/62/72 that did not have some dents?

I'll hold off on finishing my T-62 and starting my T-55.

The engine compartment looks great so far. I can't wait to see the finished thing.

I need to get this set Looks awsome.

Hey Jim, here is some more PE for the T-55, but most parts will fit the '62.

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/part/part35075.htm



First coat of primer tonight!,....more putty left to do mainly at the turret base and front glacis plate.



Start on the turret tomorrow, ...yeah more PE!!!!!!

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Almost ready for paint!





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More work but is very nice.

Try these.....
http://www.netmerchants.co.uk/product.php/9493/917/

Now there is a term I haven't heard since the mid 80s

Watching your build with interest.

Rob

One thing to remember with the Tamiya T-62 and T-55...the T-55 is true 1/35 scale, but the T-62 is 1/32.5 or so...so the Tamiya T-55 parts will look a touch undersized, especially with the T-62's other dimension problems...

Very nice looking build, keep up the good work. Especially nice for only 7 pounds!