Takom's T-55 AMV

[Jim R]

Hi Ross
Hope you have sorted the mystery piece. The build is looking good.
Jim

[Steve Jones]

Terrific work on the camo scheme Ross. Really looking forward to seeing this one finished. Keep up the great work mate

[RM6239]

Paul, cheers mate.

Mike, thanks mate, yeah worked out that's where it is supposed to go but they don't say don't use it if you want that side closed and that grill behind it looks down to a vast empty gap. So I decided to use it in that position and blank off the grill's underside.

Jim, cheers mate.

Steve, thanks mate.

cheers
Ross

[RM6239]

Progressing nicely.




Things are very crowded on the front glacis plate and Takom have done their usual trick of getting you to drill holes where nothing seems to go, so I'll have to sort them.

The unditching log was supposed to be darker but I liked the lighter colour, it probably could of gone on at the end of the build but it'll be no trouble to mask.

cheers
Ross

[Wouter]

Nice start on the T55 mate. These are always cool subjects. You can go crazy with weathering or even rust since these rustbuckets well...rusted a lot LOL. Looking forward to see this one unfold. (The spare time thingy - don't know what it's called - is looking good too btw)

[RM6239]

Wouter, hi mate, its a BMD-2.

cheers
Ross

[scottie3158]

Ross,
Looking good fella as wouter has said these are a blank canvas when it comes to weathering.

[Guest]

Sorry should have realised you already started this Ross.
Looks good to me.
John .

[RM6239]

Paul, cheers mate.
JohnR, np mate you found it.

Been working on the sides, they sure do get their moneys worth, everything but the kitchen sink goes on the sides.




The downside of making a Russian vehicle is they don't use the blocks on the side guards, so I've had to fill in lots of holes, I'll have to give it a hit with some primer and see how good I've done tomorrow.

cheers
Ross

[Steve Jones]

Stunning detailing on the fenders Ross. Those areas are ripe for chipping:smiling5:. However I am sure you will be more reserved with your weathering than me:thumb2::smiling3:

Keep up the great work mate

[RM6239]

Steve, thanks mate.

Side skirts painted and on the model.



Started work on the turret.




Hmm either one is upside down or 3 are, will have to check that.

cheers
Ross

[Jim R]

Hi Ross
That is a very busy hull you have there. Looking good.
Jim

[RM6239]

Jim, yes very busy, I think the turret is worse though.

Turret almost completed.



This beast has already drawn blood, a slip of the knife into the thumb and a few drops onto the turret.

cheers
Ross

[Guest]

Stop worrying about the blood, you still have plenty left - that is the usual reply I get.....
Seeing the great work you have done I am alsmost tempted to get my '72 out..
Cheers, Mike

[Steve Jones]

Nice work on the turret. Nice to see you havn't bled to death so you can now get the build finished :smiling5: