Martellus

Hey guys,

I have been putting together my T-55, but I still have not decided on an exact nation or paint scheme, however there is something else I was curious about- I would like to build a T-55 with the night vision equipment, but early enough to not have the AA mg on the turret. Did these have the racks on the back for fuel drums/log/snorkel? I would like to leave it off, but would prefer to be historically accurate if I can.

I saw this picture which has the infrared lamp but not the mg:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi.../T-55_icon.jpg

It doesn't seem to have the fuel drums either but I have no idea about the log or snorkel...
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mustclime

I found this on photo bucket....







there is also this...

http://www.primeportal.net/tanks/ulrich_wrede/t-55am2b/

http://www.primeportal.net/tanks/scott_tremblay/t-55/

this site has some good stuff...

http://www.armyrecognition.com/index...iew&amp;id=315

Martellus

That last link is pure gold, thank you so much. It looks like they do have some without fuel drums, or empty racks at least. This helps a good bit.

mustclime

I just want to make a t44 out of this kit......good luck with your build.

kclank

interesting gun tube, no recirculator or muzzle break

Panther G

Look up the T-55 AGM. It is a modernized T-55. It looks cool as you know what. i have pics of it but i'll be darned if I can find them on my CP.

Panther G

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afv aficionado

Hi Panther G
Hmm, that looks suspiciously like the MERDC Red Desert scheme that we used on our M41's from 1977 - 1985?

Mal

Panther G

Don't know about that but this is definately a T-55. The AGM up grade seems pretty popular in the Urals.

B/Man

There were more T-55 built than any other tank and they are still in use today all over the world. I think you could build it to whatever configuration you like best and it would still be historically accurate.

heavyaslead

The tanks were jettisoned before battle, used for long distance travel. Also an obvious explosive hazard in combat. So accurate to show without fuel barrels.

Green Amphibian

I have a frontal  picture of me with one somewhere that was taken at the end of the 1st Gulf War. I'll see if I can find it.

Herman

TheBennyB

Dang Herman, are we allowed to show full frontal's on this site?

Green Amphibian

Only if you are as good looking or as mean as I am! ROFLOL!!!

Herman

Martellus

Does anyone have advice on the headlamp that is connected to the gun barrel? The lamp's mounts to the turret do not fit at all, and not evenly, I have been looking at it and simply dumbfounded, trying to sand stuff and whatnot but it just seems to be a total pain and is really getting on my nerves.

Martellus

Kinda curious, how much would a half built t-55 kit be worth? I only built the lower hull and a few details on the turret.

Panther G

This is how i'm doing my T-55 when ever i can pick up the kit. everything I'm going to be doing for a while will be modern armor or updated early armor brought up to atleast semi modern config.

yellowshaker

My Feedback: (1)

Greg, is that the new invisible armor that they just came out with?

Panther G

NOOOOOO

mustclime

giving up so quickly? Maybe these will help...

http://www.rctankregiment.com/rctank...119&amp;t=1588

http://www.rctankregiment.com/rctank...119&amp;t=2196

http://www.rctankregiment.com/rctank...=119&amp;t=473

http://www.rctankregiment.com/rctank...119&amp;t=1749

Martellus

Its much more frustrating at times than I expected. the lower hull and most mechanical parts were a breeze- its the turret and a little of the upper hull that is the problem. I never feel like I am 100% sure I am doing something right, and always worried that about every little part having a small line, uneven edge, or whatever other defect. Many parts that are supposedly the same can be totally different fits, or the instructions may not make sense at all. For example- the commanders turret. The piece that it inserts into has a little notch making sure it will only face one way (backwards) and the manual even shows it installed backwards. In the very next panel however, it is shown facing foward with no explanation at all- along with every other picture. That is an easy fix, but I hope you get the point.

MAUS45

Understand what you mean. I always try to use reference photos of the real thing to make sure I do not attach something the wrong way based on the instructions. I also test fit stuff I am not sure about until it looks right, even if it is not correct according to the instructions. Can drive ya crazy!!!

mustclime

The only thing that Iam 100% sure of is that people that say they are 100% sure aboutanything arealways wrong. .....roll that one around in your head for a while.....People that do not question themselves are fools not worth spending time on imo. Half of the fun of modelbuilding is the problem solving needed to complete the task...think of crappy directions as more fun.

B/Man

It is a frustrating kit to build at times and I had the most issues with he turret as well. Stick at it, you'll get there in the end and as Maus45 said use reference photos ifin doubt. It does build into a very nice model and a very cool looking tank and I felt a real sense of achievement when I finished mine. I still have get around to weathering and detailing it but thats beside the point. [:-]

Martellus

That would be pretty awesome.