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Modeller Build Logs
T-54 Model 1949 |
| By Scott Dimmick |
| Started: | May 11, 2007 | | Updated: | Jun 29, 2007 |
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When the T-44 came into service in 1944, it was beset with technical issues that prevented its wide scale production, with the major issue being the lack of turret space to fit a larger caliber gun into it. The T-44 was further developed into the T-54 MBT, which entered production in 1946/47 time frame. It incorporated a new turret and a 100MM gun from the SU-100, which solved the shortcomings of the T-44 Turret Design. The problem with the T-54 Model 1946 was the shape of the turret; the front of the turret provided a shot-trap due to its shape. The T-54 m1949 introduced a new dome shaped turret which was the basis of the now classic T-54 M1951/T-55 Series tanks turret shape which is a further simplification of the Model 1949 turret on the T-54.
I will be using Tamiya’s T-55 kit as the basis of this conversion. The turret is from Modelpoint and the road wheels and engine deck are from The Tank Workshop. I will also be using an Eduard Photo etch set, bits from the spare parts box and scratch built details to further accuratize the kit.
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| Rear Engine Deck | Jun 29, 2007 |
| In this chapter, I'm showing the modifications done to the rear engine deck. When I first started this project I didn't purchase TWS T-54B full conversion, which gives you a new rear engine deck hatch plate with hatches and other bits along with the Spiderweb type road-wheels. Jay from TWS... more |
| The Turret...details.. | May 18, 2007 |
Here is a shot of the details of the turret, in particular showing off the Modelpoint Turned MG barrel installed.
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| The Turret | May 14, 2007 |
| Here is the start of my work on the Modelpoint Turret. I've been attaching various bits from the Tamiya Kit to the resin turret. |
| The Lower Hull | May 11, 2007 |
| Here is a shot of the lower hull with the Tank Workshop Roadwheels installed. They are somewhat rough looking when you get them, but clean up pretty good. |
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