Tamiya T-72M1 (1/35)

[Kunjuro]

Hi folks,

This is my first time posting here and am just a newly registered user. I've seen reviews of several stuff posted here, so I guessed that this community would be another great place to learn from and get insight into how to get better. With that out of the way, I would like to share my build of a Tamiya T-72M1. Built OOB, but I misplaced the co-axial machinegun and its housing while painting. Would greatly appreciate any constructive criticism or comments. Thanks folks!

[TheNordus]

It looks great. I love the variation of the colours. You might want to add some slight streaking to the chips and maybe some dust on the wheels of the tank, but I think it's just fine as it is.

[GPalileo]

Lovely!

I agree that some subtle streaking of dust and grime could make it a bit nicer...nit that it needs it though

I was wondering exactly how you/ what you weathered the tracks with? They look amazing.

[barrythornton]

Solid build overall sir .... no markings ?
Its nitpicking, but you asked .... I`d be tempted to make the winch cable stand out more.

[schweinhund227]

She still holds her grounds, even after 26 years... Well done mate !

[Kunjuro]

Thank you folks for all your kind words I just came back from a business trip, so I haven't spent time to finish her up. I realized from another thread that I forgot to put on the gas tubes on the fuel tanks. Will fix that later.

Lovely!

I agree that some subtle streaking of dust and grime could make it a bit nicer...nit that it needs it though

I was wondering exactly how you/ what you weathered the tracks with? They look amazing.

I originally considered adding a bit more rust, but I decided against it as I am prone to overdoing the effect (and I think less is more for desert vehicles). I will add the grime exiting the engine exhaust though.

The tracks were painted black, then vallejo Light Sienna and I think a bit of Dark Yellow Ochre mixed in. I rubbed the topmost parts of the tracks with my fingers afterwarsd to reveal the parts that would touch teh ground.

Solid build overall sir .... no markings ?
Its nitpicking, but you asked .... I`d be tempted to make the winch cable stand out more.

Thanks for the input. I'm considering rubbing some gunmetal pigments on it to make it pop out more.

[barrythornton]

Happy to help ... sometimes it takes another pair of eyes.
Keep posting and welcome