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1:72 Egyptian T-54: The Yom Kippur Veteran 1973

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86 11 July 2022, 18:01
Robin (WhiteGlint)
I will eagerly await this. 👍
12 July 2022, 06:11
Simon Nagorsnik
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😔
12 July 2022, 07:50
Chan Li
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.
15 July 2022, 15:42
Ralf Topeters
Sieht vielversprechend aus bin auf jeden Fall dabei!
19 July 2022, 19:59
Mirko Römer
Even russian tanks a quite cramped inside, I'm in!
19 July 2022, 20:09
Rui S
Looking good as always 👍
19 July 2022, 21:51
Simon Nagorsnik
Welcome aboard, friends!
The building phase is complete, first pictures will follow in the evening😀
20 July 2022, 05:23
Tom B.
Nice building on this one 👍 The paintjob will certainly be interesting to watch coming along
21 July 2022, 08:06
Spanjaard
looking really great and there is not even any paint on it. i am in.
21 July 2022, 08:09
Simon Nagorsnik
Thanks for watching and for your complinents mates!
21 July 2022, 17:46
Michael Kohl
Nice model with a lot of bling. I only think that the boxes and the tarp are not convincing in this location.
21 July 2022, 20:47
Simon Nagorsnik
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...;)
22 July 2022, 02:50
Marius
It looks great so far Simon! I will be following too!
22 July 2022, 07:20
Simon Nagorsnik
You`re always welcome Marius!
23 July 2022, 20:32
Mona
your attention to detail is next level 👍 👍
23 July 2022, 23:57
Serif Sadık
wow, this build looks incredible. I have this kit too, but I don't know what mine will look like?
25 July 2022, 19:11
Simon Nagorsnik
Thanks mate!
I´m sure, yours will be great too 😁
Hope to see it soon ......
25 July 2022, 19:20
Guy Rump
Looking good. 👍
25 July 2022, 20:01
Finn
Will follow, indeed
28 July 2022, 20:42
Michael Kohl
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.
11 August 2022, 08:27
Marius
Already looks better than many 1:35 models, even before washes...
You probably used chipping fluid, right?
11 August 2022, 09:06
Chan Li
Mini art, you've already stepped into this level, I figure.
11 August 2022, 13:10
Simon Nagorsnik
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.


11 August 2022, 15:43
Michael Kohl
Ah. Track assembly over a dummy. That eases matters considerably.
11 August 2022, 16:34
Simon Nagorsnik
For sure, you still have to be careful 😉
11 August 2022, 16:40
Michael Kohl
Ah c'mon. It is only 72, not 700. 😉
11 August 2022, 22:00
Simon Nagorsnik
😂
12 August 2022, 18:28
Mirko Römer
Haha, good point! 😀Your model looks stunning, Simon! An art study itself.
12 August 2022, 19:50
Marius
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...
16 August 2022, 19:36
Simon Nagorsnik
Thank you for your comment and feedback Marius!
Your air support is of course welcome 😁
16 August 2022, 19:50
Pepe
😳😍
16 August 2022, 19:52
Tom B.
Great result 👍 Apart from the tank, those Paracel figures look really nice, also! How is the quality of those?
16 August 2022, 20:08
Simon Nagorsnik
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 🤣
16 August 2022, 20:27
Michael Kohl
So you already answered my question concerning the figures befor I even asked 😉. You successfully egyptianized them Vietnamese, I'd say.
Beautiful vignette.
16 August 2022, 22:05
Finn
A true masterpiece! Could you please describe your figure painting technique?
17 August 2022, 05:44
Neuling
Top notch again, and clever conversion!
17 August 2022, 07:57
Chan Li
Two guys have very Arabic faces, convincing.
17 August 2022, 08:02
Robin (WhiteGlint)
👀 This came out great! Very good work, Simon 👍
Beauitful paintjob and weathering.
17 August 2022, 09:22
Simon Nagorsnik
Thank you so much guys for your comments!!
17 August 2022, 15:23
Simon Nagorsnik
And thanks for all the likes!!
17 August 2022, 16:21
Simon Nagorsnik
Thanks again for all your likes!
30 August 2022, 03:23
Jan Peters
Excellent result 👍🏻 I thought it was a 1:35 scale model when I first saw your pictures.
30 August 2022, 03:44
Simon Nagorsnik
Thanks for your praise Jan 😁
30 August 2022, 04:37
James C
I'm amazed at how much detail you are able to apply to these small scale builds. Fabulous! 👍
30 August 2022, 04:50
Christian Lehmann
Very convincing scenery!
30 August 2022, 04:58
Simon Nagorsnik
Thanks James and Christian!
I always try to do my best 😄
30 August 2022, 07:46
Chan Li
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.
30 August 2022, 16:47
Simon Nagorsnik
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 😁
30 August 2022, 17:18
Neil Patrick
Beautiful work as always Simon. A treat to see!
3 September 2022, 08:30
Simon Nagorsnik
Thank you so much for your comment Neil!!
3 September 2022, 08:34

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.

30 immagini
1:72
Completato
1:72 T-54 B (Ammo by Mig Jimenez A.MIG-8502)1:72 Russian 100 mm D-10T tank Barrel for T-54/55 (Aber 72L45)1:72 T-54/55/62 spider roadwheels (Armory AC7285)2+

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