Patricks 1/35 Takom T-55A

[Guest]

Thanks guys!

I've done the camo colours. The scheme on the instructions is a very 'busy' one & it wasn't easy to get the AB nozzle into all the nooks & crannies. But I'm happy with the result.

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Although I'm trying to move more into using acrylics, I had to admit defeat & break out the cellulose thinner! It's just impossible, for me at least, to get very fine lines with acrylics.

Next up will be a gloss coat & decals.

Thanks for looking.

[Guest]

Very impressive paint job Patrick. Tough to pull off but youve got it right.

[Guest]

Fantastic job on build and paint job.

[grumpa]

Work worthy of your expertise, tough kit I gather, I love those who think these are kid stuff.
Great AB work (as usual)....carry on.......Jim

[Guest]

So now we have the kit glossed & a pin wash applied. The decals are awful! They have a very thick carrier film that appears to made to be resistant to Microsol

No matter what I did, the "Marina" decal on the turret wouldn't settle so I'll have to bodge it with some heavy dust/mud...

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Thanks for looking

[Guest]

Looks amazing Patrick.

[Guest]

Looks amazing Patrick.

Thanks Tommy

[col68]

Looking good Patrick

[Wong Ryan]

Very nice painting scheme. Overall , nicely executed finishing.

[papa 695]

Just caught up on this one Patrick. Some great work going into it even for a poor quality kit as you say, and i really like the camo scheme you've done.

[Guest]

Patrick mate that is looking fantastic, love that camouflage scheme sorry to hear the kit was poor, the king tiger was much better although the instructions in places were a little bit vague but I have had worse.

[Guest]

Looking very good Patrick

[Guest]

I haven't had much time or inclination for modelling lately, but I've struggled on with this one.
Got the wheels & tracks on & added some pigments. I want it to look very muddy, so I'll be adding more pigments later.
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Thanks for looking.

[col68]

That's impressive mate the weathering looks spot on Patrick.
I hope you get your mojo back soon

[Guest]

That's impressive mate the weathering looks spot on Patrick.
I hope you get your mojo back soon

Thanks Col, I'm happy enough with it so far. I have noticed that the white spirit has melted the pigments a bit too much, so I'll have to sort that out.

Cheers