Destroyed Iraqi T-55

[dubster72]

Here's my entry into the SIG, a cheap ( £5 ) Hobbycraft T-55.

Sprue shots & box cover:

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And an idea of the inspiration that prompted the build:

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Roll on tomorrow!

Cheers

Patrick

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[AJay]

Excellent! Look forward to seeing this one

 

[Polux]

I like you enjoy in Patrick! I was worried, no much people come in.

Nice choice and good idea!

All the best and see you tomorrow!!

 

[Ian M]

An interesting choice Patrick, I look forward to seeing the build.

Ian M

 

[aaron]

What a grunty looking beast and for 5 quid , what a steal !

looking forward to this one Patrick

 

[dubster72]

Well, here's the kit pretty much built. Even for £5, this is a poor kit. There are huge ejection-pin marks, more flash than in Tescos & overall it's badly moulded. If anyone's ever tempted because it's cheap, save your money & put it to something better!

However, with the aid of filler & sanding it's come out not too bad and sufficient for this SIG build.

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Thanks for looking

Patrick

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[CDW]

Looks OK after being "repaired as you go" Patrick.

And now you've got it looking about right you've got to break it ... typical eh

 

[Polux]

Looks good Patrick!

I will see this thread with interest.

Regards

 

[papa 695]

Looking good Patrick now its time to bash it up a little

 

[dubster72]

Cheers chaps for your nice comments. Actually, it's not going to be too battered, pics I've seen seem to show burnt-out examples so that's what I'm aiming for.

Though I guess a 120mm sabot hit is quite a battering!

Patrick

 

[dubster72]

Just a quick update. Got the base coat on ( a mix of Tamiya NATO green & black ). I'm using Mr Color lacquer thinner at the moment & I've got to say it goes on lovely, very even & smooth. Hopefully the pics show that, although my home-made lightbox isn't working as well as I'd hoped!

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Cheers

Patrick

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[CDW]

looks good on my monitor Patrick ..... seems like iyou've made a silk purse out of a pigs ear mate !!!!!

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Going to look great this is Patrick, love seeing your armour come together.

Have fun, John

 

[aaron]

Good one Patrick Your base looks great and shows that you did a fantastic filler job. Top marks

 

[dubster72]

Aaron, John, Colin thank you! It did come out better than I expected! Here's another update, I went over the dark green base with a lighter green, sprayed on upper surfaces for a contrast. Then I added patches of sand yellow to complete the basic camo pattern.

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Now the process of ruination can begin! MWAH HA HA!

Cheers

Patrick

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[aaron]

Oh my god, It turned out fantastic!!!!!

A lighter overspray from the top is very effective. Must keep that in mind. Thanks Patrick

 

[papa 695]

Great work on the painting Patrick, and after that your just going to wreck it tut tut Should look fantastic when done keep up the good work

 

[dubster72]

Oh my god, It turned out fantastic!!!!!A lighter overspray from the top is very effective. Must keep that in mind. Thanks Patrick

Thanks Aaron, I find the overspray adds a little depth to the model & gives it a ' used ' look. I use yellow or flesh to lighten greens & browns, rather than white.

Cheers

Patrick

 

[dubster72]

Great work on the painting Patrick, and after that your just going to wreck it tut tut Should look fantastic when done keep up the good work

Thanks Ian, to be honest, it's a shame to wreck it! But it must be done!

Cheers

Patrick

 

[CDW]

It's actually looking that good for, as you imply, a cheapo crappy model ... that i would be tempted to finish the build normally, put a little scratch on the turret and call it "phew.. that was close"