T55 strip down and rebuild

[tankman]

Managed to pick up a cheap T55 a few months ago ( cheers Matt ), decided to mod it to an early captured vehicle pressed in to IDF service. So far added stowage and jerry cans as well as a Coke tin antenna mount to the turret. Biggest job so far putting in a set of uprated suspension springs from Edwin, a must do upgrade if you want to stop the front and rear end sag whendriving the T55 suffers from. So without further ado pictures.
Alan

[Ad Lav]

You've put the early d10t barrel on already? Stock T55 has d10ts?

I have one turning up soon

[trackmech81]

Haha. Already bought Edwin's springs....now I need a T55. Nice looking rebuild so far.

[PainlessWolf]

Good Morning,
That is a solid looking Tank with beefy interiors, metal, etc. This should be a fun rebuild!
regards,
Painless Wolf

[tankman]

Thanks for the comments guys. As to the barrel Ad lav I'm backdating this one to a T54 with turret roof vent which had the 100mm gun fitted without fume extractor, but I do have a later barrel which I could use if I decide to update to a T55. Appreciate the heads up about the barrel though.
Alan

[Ad Lav]

I only know from world of tanks - you are making a type 59 pretty much

Mine arrived yesterday!

[tankman]

Small update, swaped out the Hooben turret rotation system for a HL system. Took a little fettling to sort out but well worth it. Pictures to follow tomorrow.
Alan

[tankman]

DBC fitted and tested today. All running now after charging the battery, before that it just kept defaulting back to HL settings every time I tried to run it or fire the main gun. pictures to follow.
Alan

[tankman]

Sorry for the delay, but as promised PICTURES to prove I'm getting there
Alan