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Prague Spring T-55
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 12:29 pm
by Stikpusher
I am calling this one finished. It is Tamiya’s 1/35 kit with Trumpeter Indy link tracks. I backdated the kit a bit to model the version frequently seen in the Prague Spring Invasion photos from August 1968. The kit is a really a gem to build and if I have any gripes it would be about the open periscopes and vision ports. Nothing is provided in the kit to fill them. I ended up using Microscale Krystal Klear and Testors Clear Parts glue.
I took some new photos today with better light.
Thanks for looking....
Comments and critiques welcome...
Re: Prague Spring T-55
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 12:56 pm
by mostrich
When looking at your pictures one thought comes to my mind: "With this vignette Stik absolutely upped his game!"
Super clean build, the white stripes look like painted on in the field with a broad brush. Very cool. On pictures of the time the tanks look like they were in pristine condition when they entered the streets of Prague. So no further weathering needed.
Re: Prague Spring T-55
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 1:25 pm
by Scruffy
Very well done Stick! You did a magnificent job on this.
Re: Prague Spring T-55
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 8:27 pm
by Stuart
Re: Prague Spring T-55
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 10:35 pm
by Stikpusher
Thank you Stuart
Re: Prague Spring T-55
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:09 pm
by speedgraflex
Oh, wow, congratulations on everything, Carlos—including such lovely images!
Re: Prague Spring T-55
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 11:11 am
by Stikpusher
speedgraflex wrote:Oh, wow, congratulations on everything, Carlos—including such lovely images!
Thanks Bruce.... but so far, it’s only finished... the Nationals are not until summertime.... right now I just have it sitting in a nice enclosed display shelf safe from marauding cats....
Re: Prague Spring T-55
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 6:20 am
by lawman56
Very nice! I've found, especially with armor, less is more. I especially like the flag. It adds a touch of historical significance.
Re: Prague Spring T-55
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:55 am
by dmminiatures
Excellent work on the T-55, Stikpusher. Much Congrats! Keep her under the lip will keep the dust away!
Re: Prague Spring T-55
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 1:02 pm
by Stikpusher
Thanks guys!
lawman56 wrote:Very nice! I've found, especially with armor, less is more. I especially like the flag. It adds a touch of historical significance.
I thought the same thing
dmminiatures wrote:Excellent work on the T-55, Stikpusher. Much Congrats! Keep her under the lip will keep the dust away!
Yes, and my house can get dusty for some reason, so with Nationals many months from now, this is the best way to fight that.