Require some photos of the Soviet T-50 with extra armor in original service

[ignoramusRex]

So if you could provide me some photos with the tank in Soviet usage instead of the omnipresent Finnish service ( the ones with the good luck svastika) it would highly be appreciated.

[fromSalekhard]

I am planning to start building a model of this tank myself, so your question interested me.
Unfortunately, I have to disappoint you - there will be no other such tanks with additional armor. According to two well-known and respected historians of armored vehicles in our country, the additional armor was made by the Finns themselves at a repair plant. A striking distinctive feature of the vehicle is the armored headlight caps from the T-26 tank.

In total, about 150 tanks were produced, so it is possible to track the design options, unlike the T-26 or T-34 tanks.
As an alternative, I can offer an interesting and real camouflage for this tank.

[Tanksami]

Who makes a kit of the T50??

[ignoramusRex]

Hobby boss has 2 kits, both the Soviet one andthis Finnish one with Applique armor. Also Mirage has a kit for the Finnish one.

[ignoramusRex]

Thanks for the info. I have already bought the kit from Hobby Boss and the Replacement turret from MiniArm. Probably will do the Finnish version now, even if I don’t like swastikas on my models…

[fromSalekhard]

I see. A completely “naked” tank is not interesting. Maybe you can make a historically correct swastika, like in this historical photo of the parade?

Not like it is now painted in the Finnish museum.

[Tanksami]

Thank you very much for that information, i will look out for both kits, does either come with a turret interior?

[fromSalekhard]

In the Hobbyboss 83827 set (I have it on hand) there is nothing in the tank turret.
I assume the same in the others.

[Tanksami]

Thank you very much for checking and the reply.

[Damraska]

Awesome. Chibi T-34 is on my To Do list. Gonna cover mine in Indian religious symbols.

[ignoramusRex]

I though Finnish good luck wishes

[Dan]

Built one and it’s a nice kit. Love the T50!

[SSGToms]

The OLD Techmod T50 kit was really good. You might be able to find one on EBay.

[fromSalekhard]

I’ll throw you a few more ideas.

P.S. I apologize to the author of the post for going off topic, but I couldn’t resist.

[ignoramusRex]

Under the Mirage boxing, the old TechMod kit is still available in stores in Europe. Tank T-50, Mirage Hobby 35106 (2000)

[ignoramusRex]

I don’t mind, and those porcelain t-55 and t-62 are marvelous. But keep in mind that the Indian religions symbols where a way saying swastikas …

Also do you know what those things on the back are supposed to be

. They replace the jack which is moved to the fender, but I don’t seem to understand what goes into them

[fromSalekhard]

Yes, I know. The Finnish Air Force only got rid of the swastika on its emblem in 2020. (left - before, right - after)

This is how the Finns remade the mounts for jacks. The jacks seem to have remained the same, but there are no photos of them.

[Damraska]

I’ve seen both of those before and particularly like the blue and white one.

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Both Hobby Boss and Techmod T-50s are readily available on eBay. (A Hobby Boss T-50 is slightly cheaper to my location.) Online reviews exist for both models but none of them go into detail with regards accuracy. I did not find a comparison review.

[tankerken]

I’ve seen the blue one before, but the red and gold one is new to me. Really looks awesome.
Ken

[fromSalekhard]

It’s called “Khokhloma”. Originally a technique of painting wooden dishes.

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