BlackMax12 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Just a little guy compared to a Merkava. The weathering doesn't hardly show in the direct sunlight. Will have to darken things up a bit. Stay tuned. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 I hadn't noticed before that Takom give you T-55 wheels for the first axle. Although these are commonly seen fitted as replacements on T-54s and earlier T-55s they were not standard fit until the T-55A. Note the larger hub, housing larger bearings. They are appropriate here. Can I point out that there are a fair few mould lines and sprue attachment points still visible on smaller parts. They can be hard work to remove and paint has a habit of showing just how many you missed! Also, IDF tanks were very rarely devoid of all tactical markings and serials were always carried. By 1973 they had taken to applying serials with welding rod as well as painting, so that burned-out tanks could be ID'd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 Thanks Das Serial number plate was still in the box but it's on there now. Mold lines and sprue attachments are eyes not as young as they used to be, lol. More pics coming with some dark treatment to the cracks, etc but taken before the serial number plate was attached to the glacis. Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 Final pics of the Tiran 4. Some in sunlight and some in shade, quite a difference. This is after some gloss and some Dark Brown Panel Liner. Shows the detail better and I did add the serial number plate after these photos were taken so it's done. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Nice work Lloyd. The second set of photos really look good. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Hi Lloyd, I rather like that! Never done a T55, or anything of that family, seeing yours and Johns recently it is tempting, as if I need an excuse... Nice work Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 Thanks John Yes didn't see much detail on the first photos. Thanks Darryl The T-54/55 series aren't very big but they are nice models. Go for it. Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 Thanks Chris Yes done, moving on .......... Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Very nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Like it, nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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