belugawhaleman

Yes, the kit came out in 2013 and does include many new parts despite being based on their T-55A kit. I noticed that the upper hull and turret are new and ,of course, all the Israeli mods. I didn't know that the main gun was replaced with the 105mm from the M48/M60 tanks. These tanks have an interesting history . It made fun reading. Also, there were various colors used on these depending on the time period. The instructions state that the markings are for an 1980's era tank. I ordered some Mr. Color sand gray 2 1981 (Golan) paint from the Brothers Sprue, and Friuls already. I would like to see how that miniart kit buils up😀

Great looking cockpit! Nice work😀

Well, I was considering building another Tamiya T 55A but I didn't expect to find this......... From Tamiya it's their, Israeli Tank Tiran 5 (35328) in 1/35 scale. I haven't seen one these for a while😀 Found on EBAY . I'm happy to have found it! It's new and complete with all parts sealed in their bags.

Thanks, No, there's no interior. The basic kit dates back to the late 80's with this version is from 1992. Despite the lack of interior it's not too bad a kit. The tracks are bad however,and needed replacement. Some corrected sprockets came with the track set , but I chose to use the kit's sprockets because they can be rotated. Threading the tracks on would be impossible after assembly If they didn't turn. It was a compromise between accuracy ease of build. Anyway the sprockets are mostly hidden under the fender skirt at the front. Anyway I'm hoping the decals are ok. I have hope that they're fine as they're still in a sealed packet

Been working on this.....Tamiya AAVP7A1. Assembly done. Putting a set of Friulmodel tracks on. I had to modify the kit's sprockets by inserting a styrene disc inside the sprocket halves to widen the distance between the teeth to fit the tracks.......It worked pefectly😀 I finished one side. I also still have to paint the H 39 I posted last time The tracks are Friulmodel ATL-78. Same as the early M2 Bradley.

Outstanding build!! Well done😀

I have not used these but others on the forum have https://www.1manarmy.be/about-us

Nice work Rob😀

No, not amazing,...Typical .

Found this on EBAY.....still sealed in its shrink wrapping........... It's Tamiya's 1/48 scale Dornier Do335A Pfiel (61074). This odd-looking aircraft has always intrigued me. I heard that this is a pretty good kit and I was looking into getting one. Has anyone on this forum built this kit? Thanks; Paul, the Belugawhaleman https://www.scalemates.com/kits/tamiya-61074-dornier-do-335a-pfeil--128428

Wow! Even in 1/72 that thing is Huge! Nice work!! How does the kit go together?

items arrived today some OOP Tamiya kits, An EBR-10 from HobbyBoss. Friulmodel Tracks Some rivet detail from ARCHER Some details for my Tamiya Comet by TREX and Master....3D details and gun barrels. The Resin stuff looks great....but fragile A pair of nippers from Godhand. These are for cutting tape The Godhand stuff is high quality.... And highly recommended. A dusting brush from Tamiya. I was glad to find the EBR-10 kit on EBAY for much cheaper than other sources. I wanted to build this example of French Military strangeness for some time. I was looking for the Beaufighter , the all black version, glad I found it. A great looking kit😀 The Tamiya Ford GPA was a limited edition kit released in '08 with Figures by ICM of Soviet Tankers. This kit does not include the updates of Tamiya's '13 re-release of the GPA...that included an addition of an engine ( from their 1/35 Jeep, I think) and photo-etch parts. The Tamiya Kawanishi Kyofu....well, I didn't know that one existed 😀 I thought it was cool😀 I built this kit back in the late 70's

Today a third package listed as delivery date unknown this one is at a facility 40 minutes away......where will it be redirected to? Meanwhile, one package, after a week of travelling, has made it back to to its origin facility in Indianapolis. That's about 150 miles from the destination if it hadn't been sent to San Antonio I would have had it last Friday . Essentially, no progress has been made

Today, I discovered that the MIA package from my last post was sent to Grand Rapids Michigan......236 miles from its intended destination in Beach Park Illinois. Recap. Two packages for the same recipient, at the same Facility ,at the same time , both redirected to out of the way locations.

Agreed. Today I found out that another one of my in bound packages that was supposed to be delivered today is MIA. That's two packages purchased from EBAY within minutes of each other, shipped out on the same day, both processed at the same Indianapolis processing center disappear in the same week. By the way... both OOP Tamiya kits. There's almost an organized method to the postal service incompetence🤔