Diorama: Libyan T55AM

Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, September 26, 2004 6:50 PM

Just wonderful. The weathering is very very good to say the least.

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rtvmodeler

Member since
May 2003
From: Mexico

Posted by rtvmodeler on Sunday, September 26, 2004 1:53 AM

Hello friends:

Thanks again for your comments. Rob, you can see some notes and construction step by step at: http://rtv-mm.com/MyProjects/T55A/t55-01.htm. Skif is of regular to acceptable, the tow cables Dead [xx(]

are very bad, the plastic is very smooth and is necessary to have care of to cut it, but I think that Tamiya is the best choice

Regards,
Rodolfo

Current Project:

Figures from Dragon, "German 6th Army, Stalingrad 1942-1943", 1/35

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 25, 2004 1:57 PM

Very Nicely Done! Rodolfo, could you give us a small review of the quality of the kit? How it compares to the Tamiya or Trumpeter versions of the T-55? Cookie Sewell has shot down the SKIF kits in the past, as inaccurate or out of scale, etc. How about a few words on this subject, as I wouldn't mind doing this kit, by the looks of it.

Thanks

Rob Savage

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Friday, September 24, 2004 8:47 PM

Very convincing. Another super looking build. Thanks for sharing with us Rodolfo.

Eric

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rtvmodeler

Member since
May 2003
From: Mexico

Posted by rtvmodeler on Friday, September 24, 2004 8:19 PM

Hello friends:

Thanks for your kind comments!, regarding to the sand I used paste for modelling "DAS". This is an Italian paste that can be molded, dry in 10 hours aprox.. After of dry I painted with sand yellow and finally applied desert powder pigments and the burn effect I mixed powder pigments black (70&% with (30%) of white.

Regards,
Rodolfo

Current Project:

Figures from Dragon, "German 6th Army, Stalingrad 1942-1943", 1/35

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spector822002

Member since
December 2003
From: Southern Maine

Posted by spector822002 on Friday, September 24, 2004 10:53 AM

excellent job !

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fightnjoe

Member since
September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Friday, September 24, 2004 8:27 AM

wow. great work. looks incredible.

joe

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Thursday, September 23, 2004 7:25 PM

Very nicely done. Love the burnt out look.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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yw18mc

Member since
April 2004
From: sunny imperial beach

Posted by yw18mc on Thursday, September 23, 2004 7:19 PM

Beautiful workmanship Rodolpho. Very stunning look you were able to accomplish with your weathering and battle damage detail. Semper fi, mike

mike

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ponch

Member since
February 2003

Posted by ponch on Thursday, September 23, 2004 6:59 PM

Very, very nice. I really like the burnt out and rusty paintjob.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 23, 2004 2:32 PM

Looks very good Rodolpho.

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gdarwin

Member since
January 2004
From: bc,canada

Posted by gdarwin on Thursday, September 23, 2004 2:04 PM

hi, the dio looks great.it realy looks like a burnt out tank.realy great. Big Smile [:D]

gdarwin[roy]

airborne death from above http://photobucket.com/albums/a350/roygd/

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 23, 2004 12:40 PM

Now that is some great work my friend, the wheathering and paint of the tank is topnotch. Cool [8D]

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JWest21

Member since
December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Thursday, September 23, 2004 12:27 PM

Wow! That looks fantastic. The weathering and burn marks are realistic. Very interesting version of that subject, too!

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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zokissima

Member since
July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Thursday, September 23, 2004 12:21 PM

Wow, maginificent work. The burned finish looks, well, it looks real Smile [:)]

I'd be interested in the painting techniques/colours you use.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 23, 2004 12:17 PM

Very nice! I like the charred area, looks great!

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wbill76

Member since
July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Thursday, September 23, 2004 8:42 AM

Nice to see this one go into a diorama rodolfo! Was a great pleasure reading on how you built it...and this tops it off in a very nice display, can't beat that! Big Smile [:D]

BP Models

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 23, 2004 7:19 AM

I like it VERY much! Nice job

Ron

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buff

Member since
December 2003
From: Montreal

Posted by buff on Thursday, September 23, 2004 6:58 AM

That's really good looking work. The painting and the scorch marks are excellent.

On the bench: 1/32 Spit IXc

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 23, 2004 6:35 AM

Great looking diorama. Thanx for sharing it with us. Bryan

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, September 23, 2004 4:19 AM

Cool!

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diggeraone

Member since
July 2003
From: Ozarks of Arkansas

Posted by diggeraone on Thursday, September 23, 2004 3:21 AM

Rodolfo,great work,what happen did Momar run out of fuel before getting to the supermarket?lol..Digger

Put all your trust in the Lord,do not put confidence in man.PSALM 118:8 We are in the buisness to do the impossible..G.S.Patton

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rtvmodeler

Member since
May 2003
From: Mexico

Posted by rtvmodeler on Thursday, September 23, 2004 1:39 AM

Thanks!. Yes, in my Article you can see my work regarding to engine and interiors, please visit at: http://rtv-mm.com/MyProjects/T55A/t55-01.htm

Regards,
Rodolfo

Current Project:

Figures from Dragon, "German 6th Army, Stalingrad 1942-1943", 1/35

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, September 23, 2004 1:27 AM

Rodolfo, this looks great! Have you got a detailled engine in there?!

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rtvmodeler

Member since
May 2003
From: Mexico

Posted by rtvmodeler on Thursday, September 23, 2004 1:25 AM

Hello friend:

Thanks for your comments!. The Kit: Skif 1/35 with interiors and photoetched and some of "scratch", if you want to see my work about the tank step by step, please click at: http://rtv-mm.com/MyProjects/T55A/t55-01.htm I hope you like it.

Regards,
Rodolfo

Current Project:

Figures from Dragon, "German 6th Army, Stalingrad 1942-1943", 1/35