Oriskany Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 (edited) Hello guys This is my latest work, a Russian T-55AM made from Takom box. The kit is very beautiful, it allows to reproduce a Russian built T-55 with all main details of this version. In the box there are all PE parts you need, i added some light wires, new copper tow cables and Friulmodel tracks. To fit the metal tracks is necessary use the Friulmodel drive sprockets or replacement pairs from Tamiya T-55A kit. The fitting is good, but need careful in some areas because there are some little parts. Painted with Tamiya acrylics, weathered with Maimeri oils and various AK products The numbers are painted using home-made stencils As always criticism, comments and suggestions for future works are welcome. Cheers Edited January 8, 2017 by Oriskany 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 A really impressive build and a lovely paint and weathering job. Are the pipes between the two fuel tanks on the right rear track guard included in the kit, or did you make them yourself? John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oriskany Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Thanks John They are included in the kit, i added only the light wires, tow cables and brass smoke dischargers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Superb, love the colour modulation, it really brings the model to life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 That's a really nice paint finish you've got there. Fantastic work. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Just splendid! I've seen one in Berlin early 90's, ex DDR. I wish I took some pictures at the time... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Stunning model, very well achieved, i like a lot mate, , cheers Oryskany 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Great job. Excellent build and finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 another top job, good work with the shaded camo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oriskany Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 Thanks at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Highly impressive, realistic result. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNchazer Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Very interesting model!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 That really is stunning!! Very impressive modelling all around! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 A very pleasing paint finish and all round excellent build Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofjim Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Wonderful finish and super clean build Sir . I really like the modulation and subtle weathering . Fantastic ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinhow Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Great build, your PE works are very clean and neat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oriskany Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 Thanks guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 There's nothing like a bit of brilliant modelling to lift the soul. And this is, IMHO, brilliant. And now I'm envious of your finishing skills .......................... I've seen reviews that suggest building the wheels is a problem because of a join line in a difficult/inappropriate place inside the rim. There is a weld join on the real thing, which Takom rightly show, but they apparently chose to put their rim join in a different place. Did you have any problems? I've been kinda put off getting a Takom kit as a base for a Tiran 5 on that basis. They've just announced a Tiran 4, which I'm very much hoping will come with spider wheels - or I'll be waiting for the MiniArt T-54 A or B. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 looks very nice, great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oriskany Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Thanks mates! @Das Abteilung: i didn't have troubles with the rims; the main problem is the alignement of drive train because the torsion bar arms are too short and they don't offer a solid support for the wheels. I think this is the only low point in comparison with Tamiya's kit, the rest of the model is really nice, correct in terms of details and with all you need inside the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD tiger 1 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Beautifully done nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenne Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Great work, it looks absolutely stunning. Makes me want to build my Takom T-55 amv. But as I'm new at modeling I'll be glad if it looks half as good as this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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