Tom W. Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 (edited) Hello! I am now building a T-72 Trumpeter tank. It will be in M1 version with some modifications characteristic for Polish Army. I am adding some extras to the kit: - PE parts from Eduard (for Tamiya) - Barrel from Aber - Clasps from Aber - Road priority symbols from Toro Model - Workable tracks from Trumpeter - Towing cables for T-90 from Eureka - Toro Model Decals So far I managed to make the whole bottom. Although it may seem that most of it is already done there is still a lot of work to do with the turret. Edited September 24, 2021 by Tom W. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mippie Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Wow....just wow! I have a 1/72 T72 which i plan to mess around with at somepoint so I will be following this with great interest. The PE work is amazing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, Mippie said: Wow....just wow! I have a 1/72 T72 which i plan to mess around with at somepoint so I will be following this with great interest. The PE work is amazing I'll second that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Good work Tom. The PE really does look good amazing work you have done there... Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 First class work with all of that PE. I especially like the brush guards for the headlamps. Did you make them yourself? John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 Thank you guys for your kind words. 7 hours ago, Bullbasket said: I especially like the brush guards for the headlamps. Did you make them yourself? Yes, I made them myself. It's just 0.4mm wire and super glue but it took me a lot of time, trial and error. That's why I am very glad that you paid attention to this detail. But for me it had to be done, because as you can see in the picture below the kit lamp guards were awfully thick. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 Hi All First steps with the turret. The factory wiring was cut off, the casting texture made Tamia Extra Thin and I seated and modified the mantlet cover. The piece given by the manufacturer is missing many key details. Using Green Stuff I changed the shape of the cover to more match what we have on the real T-72. The fitting of the Aber barrel and everything sits as it should - I can move on 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 Hi I made the main wiring and installed the smoke grenades which were also connected to the power supply I also redesigned the sighting system. I punched a hole in the wall and inserted a glass from a DVD and behind the glass an imitation of optical system made of metallized coloured paper. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Looks very impressive! You sculpted a cover perfectly, all details looks very neat Vytautas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Beautiful work Tom, absolutely gorgeous., amazing detail... Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Excellent work Tom. The wiring detail is first class. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 Hello, Almost done. All that remains is to make the armament. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Again lovely work Tom the turret looks fabulous... Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Have to agree with Ed. The turret is looking really good. The cables and etched brass really add to it. Nice work. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringUpThePIAT Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Super work, mate. Keep the updates coming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted November 3, 2021 Author Share Posted November 3, 2021 Hi All This is the end of construction. The tank is already armed and ready... for painting. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Awesome build: almost a shame to paint it, but sure it will look fantastic in the end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 Prepared for painting. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy Modeller Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Wonderful building you got there! Cheers LM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 A Soviet beast in the service of NATO. He cheated destiny. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 A very nice destiny cheater so far! Nice detailing, looks really good. I understand that there has been a lot of work with PE, but obviously, it has really paid off. Vytautas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan Mynar Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Great work, excellent detailing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 Thank you Vytautas. 38 minutes ago, vytautas said: I understand that there has been a lot of work with PE, but obviously, it has really paid off. This work with PE parts is always a bit of a challenge but also a great pleasure if you make a vehicle from your country's army and want to make it as good as you can. By the way, I have never done such a difficult thing in modelling as this Aber's barrel. But once I did it, the satisfaction was enormous, so I am very glad that you pay attention to such details. It is very motivating that you can still see them even though they do not shine so much anymore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 Hello, Decals in place. Painted some details with a brush and all protected with gloss varnish. Generally ready for oil paints. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted December 9, 2021 Author Share Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) Hello, The model got 2 washes. The first with Tamiya Panel Liner Black, the next with AK Dark Brown Wash al over the surface. Then dot filter with Abteilug Light Mud, Earth, Faded Green and some red paint. Now the surface is ready for dusting. Edited December 9, 2021 by Tom W. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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