RFM T-55A build

[Dan]

[Dan]

I think I’m done.

[SableLiger]

Machine gun looks awesome.

[Tank_1812]

https://spruebrothers.com/

[Dan]

Thanks, I like it so much I’ll probably buy another one.

[phil2015]

Looking back at this pic now. What is the black stuff where the handrails attach to the turret?

[Dan]

Black super glue

[Dan]

Aber radio antenna vs kits.

[phil2015]

Interesting. Why do you use that instead of plastic cement on those parts?

[Dan]

To give a bit of the weld bead look.

[Dan]

What do you guys think is a match for these odd colors? I’m thinking Tamiya Buff with a bit of Tamiya Sky added?

[Dan]

Ready for paint.

[phil2015]

you might experiment with Tamiya XF-12 and XF-14. I think I used XF-14 for my Iranian chieftain - a really washed out green…

[SableLiger]

That’s worth a try…

[Dan]

Thanks, I’ll look into that. These tanks have a slightly green tinge to them.

[phil2015]

I think this will link to the pics:

Takom Chieftain Mk 5P in Iranian Service

This is about done. Putting dullcote on got rid of the sheen on the decals on the skirts and I’m very happy about that. Photographing it made me see a couple of places I’d like to touch up. What color should the inside of the smoke dischargers be? There are a bunch of small hatches on the back deck. I’m assuming one (or more) of them is where you put the fuel in but I have no idea which. I’d like to have a little fuel stain around that. And most of the pics I see of Iranian vehicles have …

[Dan]

Thanks

[Dan]

Got some paint on today.

[Armorsmith]

What are the painting/marking options in the kit, or just plain old Russian Green?

[Dan]

This odd color that I mixed up. It will be a tank from the African Union.