Hooben T-55A Build

Pavel · Post by **Pavel** » Fri May 03, 2024 6:48 pm

Here you can see on the side lamps the Russian abbreviation of the word GST-64, State Standard of 1964.
The Chinese comrades, copying their Type 59, made inscriptions in their own language.....

Martin2556 · Post by **Martin2556** » Fri May 03, 2024 10:09 pm

Some more great reference photos, many thanks Pavel.

Pavel · Post by **Pavel** » Sat May 04, 2024 10:54 am

Even a broken tank can provide some information...

Pavel · Post by **Pavel** » Sat May 04, 2024 10:57 am

On the tank, red paint is used to mark the bolts that are unscrewed to fill the oil.

Pavel · Post by **Pavel** » Sat May 04, 2024 7:29 pm

Now you know what's underneath the dirt.....
And this is the rule!
The lubrication point is indicated in red.

Herr Dr. Professor · Post by **Herr Dr. Professor** » Sun May 05, 2024 6:06 pm

Pavel, would the same use of red bolt heads apply for the T72, T90?

Martin2556 · Post by **Martin2556** » Sun May 05, 2024 6:47 pm

Thanks Pavel, lots of interesting information

Do you have any photos of the top of the turret & turret hatches?

Pavel · Post by **Pavel** » Mon May 06, 2024 6:29 am

There are different modifications here, pay attention to this, I was also confused, but.... to be frank, such differences cannot specifically determine the modification, because... these parts could be on ANY model....they did not adhere to a certain standard in parts..