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Title: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on January 22, 2022, 01:08:49 AM
Hi everyone,
I'm starting to assemble this MiniArt kit:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51834280559_f71c8d5731_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mYqeJp)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

To make this tank which operated in The Sinai Peninsula during the Yom Kippur War in October 1973:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51834280529_aae613c019_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mYqeHT)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://i1.wp.com/tanknutdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/T-54-latrun-1.jpg) (https://i1.wp.com/tanknutdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/T-54-latrun-1.jpg) Source: Tanks of the Tiran family (https://en.topwar.ru/164012-tanki-semejstva-tiran-trofei-na-polzu-aoi.html)

More information about this tank:  [Here] (https://idf-armor.blogspot.com/2008/12/peace-for-gallile-1982-lebanon-war.html) or  [Here]  (https://en.topwar.ru/164012-tanki-semejstva-tiran-trofei-na-polzu-aoi.html)

A quick look inside the box:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51834039543_47b99ec2bb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mYp15X)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51834280439_bf279e6527_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mYqeGk)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51834661140_0ec8c99160_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mYsbS9)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51834280314_157d11ee7a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mYqeEb)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51834661050_5fa99607d3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mYsbQA)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51834661020_b660809c1a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mYsbQ5)
 by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51833924721_befb711e7f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mYopXg)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51832983267_93be99f633_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mYiA6i)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51834280129_7d91ea2aff_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mYqeAZ)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Frank3k on January 22, 2022, 04:29:51 AM
Full interior kit? See you in three months...
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 22, 2022, 06:50:46 AM
Quote from: Frank3k on January 22, 2022, 04:29:51 AM
Full interior kit? See you in three months...

2 months of which will be spent finding the part that went to the floor... ;)
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: raafif on January 23, 2022, 02:01:23 PM
Why not add Blazer armour too ? :D  90% were the same blocks fitted to their M-60s with only  a few new shapes in odd places.
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Kerick on January 23, 2022, 02:28:59 PM
That way lies madness!
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Volkodav on January 24, 2022, 10:34:26 AM
Always loved the look of the Tiran and wonder what the IDF actually though of them verses their other MBTs.
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: raafif on January 24, 2022, 11:20:40 AM
Quote from: Volkodav on January 24, 2022, 10:34:26 AM
Always loved the look of the Tiran and wonder what the IDF actually though of them verses their other MBTs.

from my friend in the IDF ....

The Tiran-1s (T-54) & Tiran-2 (T-55) were a convenient gap filler until they got more Western tanks & then the Merkava.  They were "ok" refitted with the West's gun but were mainly used for training & supply to the South Lebanese Army, & eventually Peru !

Regarding the Tiran-3 (T-62) - Israeli tests of captured T-62's with a crack IDF crew suggest that the Russian 115mm U5-TS gun is consistently accurate over ranges of 3 klms and have obtained hits at 4.5klms (presumably 'static' on the range) - that's better than Western tank-guns of the day.  In Soviet tank companies one tank (the best crew) is the roving tank operating as a 'sniper' and range-finder , the other 9 tanks only open fire at under 1500 mtrs.
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on February 04, 2022, 05:47:42 AM
V-55 V-12 580 hp Water-cooled diesel engine, before ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51860481531_217344a3f7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n1Jwni)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51861135765_d687023b08_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n1MSRc)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51860815719_d117920b0a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n1LeHa)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51860564333_984eac6a41_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n1JWYV)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

and after the weathering ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51860481321_b03357b5c7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n1JwiF)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51860481306_c6e473bd95_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n1Jwiq)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51860564263_4a9ba00807_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n1JWXH)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51860481236_1cfc00db18_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n1Jwhd)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: apophenia on February 04, 2022, 07:44:06 AM
Very nice! Cooked-on grimy goodness  :smiley:
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: raafif on February 04, 2022, 07:57:22 AM
Nice engine .. but still far too clean.  These were very filthy oil-throwers.
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on March 19, 2022, 06:44:49 AM
Interior ready to be assembled and weathered ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51946843854_de600317a2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n9n9SS)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51945548122_7bef2381b6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n9fvGE)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51946531286_fe379cd7e0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n9kxXL)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Old Wombat on March 19, 2022, 02:47:05 PM
Ooh! Armour! :-*
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on March 21, 2022, 02:16:39 AM
The desert sand is everywhere ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51949108017_5f0488606c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n9yKWa)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51950397704_6b0b3408ae_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n9Fnj9)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51950693290_d1e82097e5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n9GTbs)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51950397609_3ce03894c0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n9Fnhv)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Frank3k on March 21, 2022, 03:17:51 AM
Beautiful work so far! I love both the clean and used versions of the engine and interior. Is the assembly going well or is it annoying and tedious?
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: apophenia on March 21, 2022, 10:42:34 AM
Agreed. That weathering looks the business  :smiley:
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Old Wombat on March 21, 2022, 10:30:34 PM
This is not helping my self esteem! :icon_crap:

Excellent work! :smiley: 8)
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 22, 2022, 01:43:18 AM
Quote from: Old Wombat on March 21, 2022, 10:30:34 PM
This is not helping my self esteem! :icon_crap:

Take a number and get in line...the queue starts around the block. ;)
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Gingie on March 28, 2022, 10:08:05 PM
Incredible workmanship!
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on April 20, 2022, 08:12:36 PM
Interior completed ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52017639414_5b469b85a3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nfBZVY)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52017639379_f2d68b4d02_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nfBZVn)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52016351822_1ba4636fb3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nfvpb7)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52016351787_4a942bcdde_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nfvpav)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on April 20, 2022, 08:15:36 PM
Quote from: Frank3k on March 21, 2022, 03:17:51 AM
Beautiful work so far! I love both the clean and used versions of the engine and interior. Is the assembly going well or is it annoying and tedious?

Hi Frank,
not so tedious like assembling track links ...  ;)
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Story on April 20, 2022, 10:23:14 PM
Fun Fact - when the Ford engines in the Yugoslavian M36B2 tank destroyers stopped working due to lack of spare parts, the JNA robbed Peter to pay Paul with those T55 powerpacks. Cut the engine deck out (since they had the mounts already set) and welded the section of T55 hull right into the TD's engine bay.  Have fun with that minutia.
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on May 04, 2022, 07:11:55 PM
A layer of primer...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52049506041_7fdce5b9f1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nirjLz)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52049741309_cd60900184_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2niswGV)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

and the first layer of paint ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52049505976_7b11cd6c63_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nirjKs)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52049741224_f25ec2d9d3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2niswFs)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52049741199_d43b39f323_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2niswF2)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52050003245_afacb93f58_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nitSz4)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Old Wombat on May 04, 2022, 09:02:12 PM
 :smiley:
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Story on May 05, 2022, 04:57:19 AM
It's a good tank build when I look at how those rounds are stowed and get sympathetic flashbacky shoulder muscle pain along with a headache.
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: GTX_Admin on May 06, 2022, 02:31:06 AM
Quote from: Story on May 05, 2022, 04:57:19 AM
It's a good tank build when I look at how those rounds are stowed and get sympathetic flashbacky shoulder muscle pain along with a headache.

 ;D
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Frank3k on May 06, 2022, 02:48:10 AM
That's coming along nicely! The road wheel tire color looks great. Are you going to leave them as "factory new" or damage/wear the rubber down?
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on February 26, 2023, 06:36:33 PM
... and after a "short break" ...  Tracks assembled and weathered

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52712395878_831c0bc24b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oj1NPG)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52712334330_a4e8799059_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oj1uww)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52711918961_73f8777a74_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oiYn3Z)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52712395813_bcbc401ff3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oj1NNz)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52712395788_b2f37e9617_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oj1NN9)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52711918906_633307f65f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oiYn33)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52711918881_735c00087a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oiYn2B)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52711395092_dcb3190a57_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oiVFjL)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Old Wombat on February 26, 2023, 06:39:43 PM
Very nice! :smiley:
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Frank3k on February 27, 2023, 02:07:44 AM
The tracks look great! I can almost feel your pain from assembling them...
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on March 10, 2023, 01:57:02 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52737084343_62da5f9056_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2omckQT)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52736606886_32a020bfe0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2om9TUS)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52736856614_d0a67879a8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ombb9w)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52736606821_ac584d2f8f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2om9TTK)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52736856549_f29bdb6717_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ombb8p)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52737084118_7f0a198488_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2omckM1)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Kerick on March 10, 2023, 05:58:08 AM
That looks great! Can’t wait to see the turret.
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on March 26, 2023, 12:46:12 AM
Turret assembly ... phase one ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52770689065_7f0e2cf22a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2opazmD)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52770689080_a92b1d73eb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2opazmU)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52770532204_dab973d291_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2op9LJ9)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52770689140_95b356423d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2opaznW)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Old Wombat on March 26, 2023, 01:50:28 PM
Sure, let's just super-detail the interior of a cramped Soviet tank! :-\

Lovely work, by the way! ;) 8)
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Kerick on March 27, 2023, 02:14:36 PM
I hope that turret lifts off like that when you are finished so all that detail can be seen!
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on March 31, 2023, 04:00:00 AM
Turret assembly ...phase two ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52781421927_e99c073e86_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oq7zRZ)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52782428628_c94e3655d9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oqcK7U)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52782428598_4c122bc6bc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oqcK7o)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52782208274_f1d0e47469_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oqbBBG)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Original barrel replaced with "Aber" barrel for Tiran 4 Sh

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52782208244_4e81a46ddd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oqbBBb)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52782208209_233f2ef87b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oqbBAz)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52782370425_42d74ba808_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oqcrPp)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Old Wombat on March 31, 2023, 03:31:52 PM
 :smiley: 8)
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 01, 2023, 01:35:57 AM
Quote from: Kerick on March 27, 2023, 02:14:36 PM
I hope that turret lifts off like that when you are finished so all that detail can be seen!

Maybe display it such as this:

(https://preview.redd.it/m1cjo9q8qb851.jpg?auto=webp&v=enabled&s=cff45aedeeb95ee4888a91e002d823a7e9dd4235)
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on June 03, 2023, 05:31:08 PM
Interiors almost finished ...

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Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: apophenia on June 04, 2023, 08:47:57 AM
That is some gorgeous work Rodolfo!  :-*
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Old Wombat on June 04, 2023, 11:23:39 AM
Quote from: apophenia on June 04, 2023, 08:47:57 AM
That is some gorgeous work Rodolfo!  :-*

Isn't it just! Totally in awe of your skills, Rudolfo! :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza:
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on June 14, 2023, 04:56:32 AM
Tank is ready for detailing and weathering ...

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Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Old Wombat on June 14, 2023, 09:25:06 AM
 :D :smiley:
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Frank3k on June 14, 2023, 09:57:32 AM
Great job so far - and your model photography is excellent.
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on August 12, 2023, 05:13:33 AM

Almost ready for decals and weathering ...

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Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Old Wombat on August 13, 2023, 02:01:33 AM
 :smiley:
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on August 25, 2023, 05:17:47 AM
The first step after applying the decals is to apply the filters to modify the base colour and adjust the shade ...

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Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Old Wombat on August 25, 2023, 09:29:13 AM
Getting there, Rod! :smiley: 8)
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on September 01, 2023, 06:21:37 PM
The weathering continues with pin washes and a bit of rust here and there ...

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Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Old Wombat on September 01, 2023, 08:33:48 PM
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Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on September 07, 2023, 11:48:39 PM
Tank almost completed ...
I think it is ready to be placed in the desert, what do you think?

Suggestions are always welcome.

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Some details ...

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Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Old Wombat on September 07, 2023, 11:57:26 PM
As usual, closing in on a stunning finish! :smiley:
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 08, 2023, 01:33:36 AM
Fine work! :smiley:
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Frank3k on September 08, 2023, 11:14:10 AM
That's just amazing! It's a complicated model and you did a fantastic job.
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on September 16, 2023, 06:23:05 PM
Ready for the crew ...

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Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Old Wombat on September 16, 2023, 07:39:12 PM
 8)
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Frank3k on September 17, 2023, 01:14:18 AM
That's a fantastic result, Rodolfo!
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: apophenia on September 17, 2023, 03:08:34 AM
Yup, very nice! And the diorama base is excellent too  :smiley:
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Claymore on September 17, 2023, 06:44:11 AM
Great work!  :smiley:
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on September 24, 2023, 04:53:58 PM
Ready for the action ...

I hope you enjoy it ...

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Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Old Wombat on September 24, 2023, 05:56:44 PM
Like it? ???

I love it! :-*

The build is fantastic & the figures, which raise it to another level, are excellent pieces in their own right! :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza: :smiley:
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: Frank3k on September 25, 2023, 12:44:28 AM
That's fantastic figure work and they really add an effective human scale to the tank and dio.
Title: Re: IDF Tiran 4Sh Early Type - Yom Kippur War - Miniart 1:35
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 25, 2023, 01:49:06 AM
 :smiley: