1:72 Egyptian T-54: The Yom Kippur Veteran 1973
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Kommentit
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Thanks for watching Robin, you're welcome!
Currently there is only building time, because i have renovation work at home, i had to vacate my workplace.
Painting starts probably in two weeks😔
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It's good time to slow down though, sometimes this is when inspiration flashes. As always, I will follow your creation and show them to people who loves scale models around me over here.
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Welcome aboard, friends!
The building phase is complete, first pictures will follow in the evening😀
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Nice building on this one 👍 The paintjob will certainly be interesting to watch coming along
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Nice model with a lot of bling. I only think that the boxes and the tarp are not convincing in this location.
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Thanks Michael!
I know what you mean, these are a consideration.
I want add a bit of individuality to the model, but i've to think about it again.
They are not fixed yet...;)
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wow, this build looks incredible. I have this kit too, but I don't know what mine will look like?
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Thanks mate!
I´m sure, yours will be great too 😁
Hope to see it soon ......
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Top paint fading. Very convincing. I am sure that Mr. Cabrero is very honored by your build. The additional fuel tank adds a nice splash of color. I am keen on the display.
Did you use the hairspray-technique? With hairspray or any of the fancy new stuff? Did you paint the drive train after full assembly? I am usually too scared to do that as I am afraid I will mess everything up.
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Already looks better than many 1:35 models, even before washes...
You probably used chipping fluid, right?
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Thanks for your great feedback and for your compliments, folks!
@Michael and Marius: Yes, i`ve used AK´s Heavy chipping and worn effects fluid.
Works very well.
To find the right measure on this scale is sometimes a bit difficult to achieve...
I built the tracks according to the instructions using the dummy.
Then I put the wheels on without gluing them together and glued the tracks ready.
Then I took the track segment off again to paint them.
@Chan: We`re all artist here 😁
I took a year and only did some theory in painting, the use of colors, on vehicles, figures, real and fantasy, comopsitions...
And you will also encounter a lot of our hobby during an art study.
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Haha, good point! 😀Your model looks stunning, Simon! An art study itself.
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Fantastic work man, great details, realistic weathering and overall very good integration in the diorama!
But I think your tank needs air support, I will be sending my Arab Migs your way...
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Thank you for your comment and feedback Marius!
Your air support is of course welcome 😁
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Great result 👍 Apart from the tank, those Paracel figures look really nice, also! How is the quality of those?
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Thanks Pepe and Tom!!
@Tom: These were a real joy! -If you can say that about figures 🤣
Yes, really, super quality.
Actually, these represent Vietnamese and they even have the corresponding facial features.
I tried to change that a bit by the painting.- Moustaches 🤣
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So you already answered my question concerning the figures befor I even asked 😉. You successfully egyptianized them Vietnamese, I'd say.
Beautiful vignette.
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A true masterpiece! Could you please describe your figure painting technique?
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👀 This came out great! Very good work, Simon 👍
Beauitful paintjob and weathering.
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Excellent result 👍🏻 I thought it was a 1:35 scale model when I first saw your pictures.
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I'm amazed at how much detail you are able to apply to these small scale builds. Fabulous! 👍
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I just got an idea, why not use Egyptian flag for the plaque background color, like white red and black, yours already very similar to it.
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You're right again.
It often takes me longer to come up with a design, than the amount of work until it is printed out and glued on.
And yet you tell me things that are actually quite logical, but I just didn't think of it.
The next time I have to think too long, i will ask you immediately 😁
Album info
The Yom Kippur Veteran- Egyptian T-54
This vehicle dates from the period shortly after the conflict with Israel in 1973.
The showen model isn´t based on a specific reference but was rather inspired by the idea that in the wake of the war a tank was recovered and rebuilt from other wrecks and spare parts and reused for training purposes.
This theme includes both- facts and some fiction.
The whole thing wasn´t my own idea I have to admit.
I took Chema Cabrero's article from Vallejo's "Red Steel" publication, which I've taken over with only minor modifications.
As a base kit I used Ammo´s fabolous T-54 (A.MIG-8502).
In order to adapt it better to the reference, I used a PE deatil set from Part (P72-114), wheels from Armory (AC7285), a gun barrel from Aber (72L-45) and for further refinement a DShK machine gun also from Armory (AC7239).
The figures are from Paracel Miniatures (Mini 7201) and actually represent a Vietnamese tank crew, however, they fit perfectly for my theme, the rest had to be solved by the painting;).
The idea is to start with the standard egyptian 3tonal camo- sand, brown, green, overpainted by the new sand camo, showing it in a well worn look.