Track-Link, AFV model making
Advertisement
    Home        Articles        Reviews        Gallery        Image Library        Forums     Search Login
Latest Updates
 Site NewsMay 1, 2004  
 Articles
  NewAug 2, 2005  
  ModifiedAug 8, 2005  
 Reviews
  NewSep 20, 2008  
  ModifiedApr 21, 2008  
 Gallery
  NewOct 7, 2008  
  ModifiedSep 12, 2008  
 Image Library
  NewDec 16, 2002  
  ModifiedDec 21, 2002  
About Track-Link
  What is Track-Link?
  Submissions
  Join Track-Link
  Site Information
  Terms and Conditions
Recent visitors
  Brian Lyall
  Scott Taylor
  Christopher Tew
  Bill Stewart
  Ron Bollen
  Kjeld Pedersen
  Michael Bedard
  Roman Truss
  Bernard Loock
  Mark Ross
  Ikjai Ahn
Members today:  111
Visitors today:  4072

Modeller Build Logs

Modelling the Peruvian T-55M

By Jose Silva
Started: Feb 5, 2006
Updated: Aug 9, 2006

Converting the old ESCI/ERTL T-55A(M) into a locally modified Peruvian T-55M called "Leon-1" in Peru,

Introduction Turret modifications Turret modifications - Part II
[Discussion]

Turret modifications - Part IIAug 9, 2006
It's been a long timne since I posted images... well here's the update:

* Finished gun mantlet.
* Added port vision and coaxial MG covers (this last one has a canvas cover, made with epoxy putty)
* Added periscopes.
* Finished loader's copula and hatch.

These bars in the turret sides will be for attaching the AT-3 missile launchers. As per references, I've added some cast moulding numbers in both of the cupolas. These numbers are from Tamiya sprues. The DSh-K machine gun mount is like the T-62's, so it needs a lot of modifications as the kit's provided is totally unaccurate. In the next update, the AA-machine gun mount will be complete. Comments welcome.

PS: The tank I'm modelling is the peruvian T-55AM, locally modified and called "León-1"


    Home        Articles        Reviews        Gallery        Image Library        Forums     Contact Track-Link