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Hooben T-55A Build

Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:42 pm
by Martin2556
My latest build is a Hooben T-55A, photos below of my progress to date.
Adding some extra detailing etc

Re: Hooben T-55A Build

Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:51 pm
by HERMAN BIX
Thats an incredible level of detail Mr 2556, simply amazing.
I will move this to the modern builds section for consistency.
Looking forward to the next series of pics, top job :thumbup:

Re: Hooben T-55A Build

Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:58 pm
by Martin2556
Thanks Herman 👍

Re: Hooben T-55A Build

Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 3:46 am
by Mithras
T-55s are entirely too rare. This looks fantastic, thus far.

Re: Hooben T-55A Build

Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:07 am
by Ad Lav
Good start, I enjoyed mine when I had it!

Re: Hooben T-55A Build

Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:19 am
by Martin2556
Thanks Guys 👍

Re: Hooben T-55A Build

Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:44 pm
by Martin2556
Some photos of the lower hull modifications.
I’ve watched a lot of videos of the full size T-55’s when in motion & noticed how soft the suspension is.
The model sits to high & the suspension is to hard.
I've modified the suspension, it’s now a lot softer & I’ve corrected the ride height.
The tank should be a lot more realistic when on the move.

Re: Hooben T-55A Build

Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:42 pm
by Martin2556
Some more progress on the T-55.
I’ve fitted the fuel tanks & fuel lines.
I decided to paint the fuel tank locations on the hull & the sides & backs of the fuel tanks themselves prior to fitting as it would be difficult to get the paint into the small gaps after they were fitted.

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Re: Hooben T-55A Build

Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:25 pm
by Kaczor
Those tiny details are great :)

Re: Hooben T-55A Build

Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:29 pm
by ColemanCollector
I'm liking those teeny-tiny rubber fuel line hose clips and all of the electrical conduit and junction housings. How the heck are you making those clips? Fabulous surface detail!

Mike.