Tom W. Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Hello, everyone. I hope it's not too late to start a topic here. I built the Type 59 tank from Takom some time ago and now it's ready to paint. I added Friulmodel Tracks for better reflect tracks placement on road wheels, typical for T-54, T-55 tanks. After painting and adding decals it should be T-54 and look similar to those in the photo below 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Nice clean build, good call on the tracks. If doing a T54/55 I think the Takom one is the one I'd be tempted by, little more builder friendly than the Miniart version, imo. I assume it went together without and issues? Looking forward to seeing it painted. Cheers Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 Thanks. 9 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: If doing a T54/55 I think the Takom one is the one I'd be tempted by, little more builder friendly than the Miniart version, imo. You got me. This is exactly why I chose this kit. Pretty good detail without a thousand parts - simple and quick to build as I wanted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 6 hours ago, Tom W. said: I hope it's not too late to start a topic here. I built the Type 59 tank from Takom some time ago and now it's ready to paint. I added Friulmodel Tracks for better reflect tracks placement on road wheels, typical for T-54, T-55 tanks. Looking great ...very clean and tidy....and good choice with the fruil tracks they always add just that extra something to a model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 very nice build - looking forward to seeing this with paint on. I plumped for the Miniart version with interior... must be mad 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 8 hours ago, Tom W. said: Thanks. You got me. This is exactly why I chose this kit. Pretty good detail without a thousand parts - simple and quick to build as I wanted. With you entirely on that one, some people do superb work with the full interior T55 but I'd sooner spend the time elsewhere or starting another build. However if they can do the Minart version then full credit to them as it can look amazing. Cheers 47 minutes ago, robw_uk said: very nice build - looking forward to seeing this with paint on. I plumped for the Miniart version with interior... must be mad 😉 You said it Rob! Have you started it yet? Rather you than me. Good luck all the same. Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Just now, Jasper dog said: You said it Rob! Have you started it yet? Rather you than me. Good luck all the same. nope - still awaiting delivery... plan is probably to start it at the beginning of next year and take it slow, interspersed with finishing others and may be some simpler builds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 I painted it today . I started with Mr Finishing surfacer Black and then added highlights / shadows with white. Then I covered it with heavily diluted Protective K from AK (RC). Of course, I will paint the details with a brighter color. 7 hours ago, robw_uk said: I plumped for the Miniart version with interior... must be mad Even the version without the interior is too much for me ... Good luck! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 that is a really nice update - and that green looks really nice (I was toying up with getting MiG 4BO modulation set but looking at this I may go B&W technique) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Really nice paint work on this, i will tag along as i'm doing a miniart t55a, so will be interested to see how you finish this. looks great so far... Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Looking great with with paint and really well done too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 Thanks guys but I made a fallstart with painting. In the T-54 the front of the hull was welded differently than in the Type 59, so I had to fill the old weld and make a new one. Also, the color seems too bright for a tank of the Polish People's Army during this period of time. It will be painted anew with a different color. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Hello, I made a black and white base again. Then I painted it with color again. This time Olive Drab. And then Mr Hobby gloss and the tank is waiting for decals. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 That weld repair was very nice.... Did you wet sand it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, Longbow said: That weld repair was very nice.... Did you wet sand it ? Thanks. I only used Tamiya sanding sponge 1000 and then 2000. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Even better second time around! It is noticeably darker this time, aesthetically I quite liked the lighter colour but as you say the darker shade is more realistic. Great paintwork in both cases. Looks a really nice kit, just ordered Takoms Iraqi type 69 so looking forward to having a go myself. Atb Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 6 hours ago, Jasper dog said: Even better second time around! It is noticeably darker this time, aesthetically I quite liked the lighter colour but as you say the darker shade is more realistic. Great paintwork in both cases. Thanks. You're right that it's dark and I think it's even too dark so I'll have to be careful with weathering. I added decals, painted mantlet cover and sprayed all over Tamiya Flat Earth from the distance to make it brighter and make a background for further weathering. And finally, gloss clear varnish again. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 38 minutes ago, Tom W. said: Thanks. You're right that it's dark and I think it's even too dark so I'll have to be careful with weathering. I added decals, painted mantlet cover and sprayed all over Tamiya Flat Earth from the distance to make it brighter and make a background for further weathering. Heavily thinned Tamiya Buff is quite good for that to. The paint effect on the mantlet is excellent btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 nice (preferred the lighter I'm afraid) finish... looking forward to more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 I added some oils and matt varnish and finally it got brighter Also the light during shooting is better this time. I will add more dust pigments to make the dust a little more interesting and some darker streaks on the turret and front of the hull. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 That looks really nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 That is looking tremendous! Great variation of the base colour, staining and streaking. Atb Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 That’s looking real good !! Love the earth tone transition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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