Carius Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) Hello folks, this project was stopped in 2014, but now I decided to finish it in honor of my English friend, Mr. Wilson, from London, who always encourages me to go ahead. . According to Steven Zaloga," this is Finnish modernization of the T-55, roughly paralleling T-55AM1 program. It is most easily distinguished by the extensive new turret stowage, gun-tube thermal jacket, 76mm Wegmann smoke grenade launchers on both turret sides and the 71mm Bofors Lyran flare launcher on the right side of the turret. A new Saab Aerotronicks gunner's sight replaces the TPN-1-22-11, incorporating a passive night vision channel and laser rengefinder. This version uses the RMSh tracks" (in, T-54 T-55 T-62 - Concord Publications Company). The T-55M: Well, In this project I will use 1. T-55A, Tamiya 352572. Finnish T-55 Command conversion set, AEf Designs KT-263. T-55 fender fuel tank set, Legend LF12194. RMSh tracks , Fruilmodel ATL-115. T-72 Drive sprocket, Fruilmodel AW-08 (probably)6. NSVT machine gun, Miniarm B350607. T-55 100mm D-10T barrel, RB Model 35B418.T-55 ammo and boxes, Verlinden THE BEGINING (2014): NEW PROGRESS (2017): I decided not to use the AEF Designs resin turret in the kit, so I did a transplant of the 71mm Bofors Lyran flare launcher and the Saab Aerotronics gunner sight in Tamiya's turret . I have also fixed the big boxes of the turret. That's all for now... Edited May 23, 2017 by Carius 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Looking good so far. I see you have been using a bunch of putty and all of that sanding without removing detail is a nuisance. All of those add-ons are going to take a Tamiya to a much higher level. Looking forward to following along. Take care, Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 Lloyd, thanks for looking and comment. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Hi Carius, This is going to be interesting as we are going to be doing similar tanks at the same time. I'm just about to make a start on Tamiya's Tiran 5. Yours is looking good so far. I will be a long way behind you though, as my build rate is slow and I'm still doing the M1. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 This certainly does look like it will be an interesting project to follow. Nice start. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 3 hours ago, Bullbasket said: Hi Carius, This is going to be interesting as we are going to be doing similar tanks at the same time. I'm just about to make a start on Tamiya's Tiran 5. Yours is looking good so far. I will be a long way behind you though, as my build rate is slow and I'm still doing the M1. John. Hi John, great, so we can share ideas about our projects because my build rate is slow too. Cheers 1 hour ago, PlaStix said: This certainly does look like it will be an interesting project to follow. Nice start. Kind regards, Stix Stix my friend, I thank your interest. Kind regards, Cesar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Hello, I'll take a seat, if you don't mind Why did you end up not using the AEF turret ? E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 I thank your interest Etienne. Because the AEF turret omitted one of the periscopes, and to make the work easier. Regards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Interesting project I'll follow along as well if you don't mind Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 of course not Roger! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 This should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 Thanks for looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 This looks good.....Reckon I'll pull up a Panda**. ** Blame the Goodies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 Thanks Sgt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Will pull up a chair as well and get the oh and Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Thanks and welcome Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Nice, not the "bog standard" T-55 but something completely different. The stowage bins look heavy for the supports, I'll grab a seat if you don't mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Pretty project, and really nice stuff, sure another artwork,,,, cheers Carius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widow 65 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Interesting project....watching with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofjim Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 The Fins have some superb variations of otherwise very common vehicles . I am always amazed at their adaptations . This is a great looking version of the T-55 and you are doing a wonderful job so far . I think I will also watch with interest . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) Gentlemen I thank the interest of all of you. Gremlin the stowages bins have the bottom supported on the turret too. By the way, talking about modeller's interest in my projects, assemblies, weathering techniques, painting, in other words, in my skills, I'll make videos to show to all of you how I work. I have personally demonstrated my skills to many people, but now it's time for the videos, I think. Soon as possible I'll be back to England and HUMBLY I would like to show my skills in person to any of you, if someone wants to see, of course...My honor and pleasure. Best Regards Cesar . Edited February 11, 2017 by Carius 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I'll have to settle for the videos ... Cheers Cesar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 ...My frriend, fhe videos will be totally improvised... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Interesting build and looking forward to videos. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Any T-54/55 build suits me well. A Finnish machine even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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