Global Scale Modeller

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.

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

Great idea to build something from the other side

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.

Nice subject, fine building so far.

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

Good luck with the rest of it!

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.

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

Looking good.

great work

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

Very nice work mate