Tamiya T55 Enigma 1/35

[Lego]

I originally got this kit for a build at the start of the year but never started it so I might as well make it in this build hopefully.














I don't think it will be a difficult build.

[MarkVerploeg]

Nice choise for this gb
I heared it is a pretty good kit
It is the proven Tamiya T-55 as a base and then newer parts for the add on armor according to a review i have in a modelling magazine
It seemed that US troops didn't even know what kind of tank it was untill some research was done and they found out it was "just" a T-55
So it should make for a nice build and it does look cool with all the added armor
Good luck with the build

[Dunhill2005]

Great idea to build something from the other side

[Lego]

Well this should be a quick build even for me lol. Few hours with the girls in the hangout today and














I spent a little time roughing up the edges of the add on armour as it was far too square and new looking. So using a rasp/file I gave the edges a few smacks and plucked the edges.

[DC87]

Nice subject, fine building so far.

[chief5437]

Damn, that was quick! Gotta love Tamiya engineering. Did the metal barrel come with the kit?

Good luck with the rest of it!

[Lego]

Thanks guys.


Chief the barrel is from rb models.


So finally got back to it today. Great engineering but still no pe grills and only that rubbish mesh which i refuse to use. Sorry Tamiya you got to take the finger out.














Nice detail.





Primed it black








Now I sprayed Tamiya xf84 dark iron. Not sure whether I like it to be honest lol. Then I gloss coated it.








I then sprayed hairspray all over the turret. I waited for it to dry and sprayed Tamiya XF 57 Buff and then XF15 Flesh. I used a combo of toothpick and brush to chip the turret. I have never tried this before, using a sponge was my preferred method but I have been told you can only achieve certain effects this way only. We shall see.














I am really trying not to damage it too much. I want to try for a less is more look. Crosses fingers


So this is all my progress so far, thanks for looking.

[chief5437]

That's looking pretty damned good so far, like it!

[Pacheco]

Looking good.

[mick]

great work

[schweinhund227]

[MarkVerploeg]

Nice work so far
The paint work looks great and shoul make for a good base for the weathering
Looking forward to your next update
Cheers

[gaz45]

Very nice work mate