Miniart 1/35 T-55A Mod 1965 finished

After building the model for The Modelling News a year or so ago I've finally got around to finishing it today so here you go;

I still think this is one of the best T-55's available. It's not without a couple of issues which I covered in my build review for The Modelling News ;

The Modelling News. T-55 build review (pt1)

But the detail for an injection moulded kit is very impressive and it certainly outclasses the Tamiya kit (and that was a good kit). Price-wise the Tamiya kit is maybe a bit cheaper but by the time you get all the aftermarket to bring it up to standard, you may as well buy the Miniart one. 

Busy!

As well as all the other projects on the go such as the Leopard C2, ZiL-131 and E-75 tank destroyer I made a start on the Revell T.I.E Interceptor and Airfix 1/48 P-51D Mustang (which will be a separate blog entry), also I received a Miniart 1/35 T-55A Mod 1965 from the factory in the Ukraine to do as a build review for The Modelling News so all in all it's going to be a busy period of modelling for a few months.

The T-55 will be interesting as although it's one that doesn't feature a full interior there are still around 800 parts to deal with, the TIE Fighter I have an idea for a base to display it and the P-51 was a Xmas present from my son and after seeing a few builds online I just fancied putting it together.
Here's the link to The Modelling News;

The Modelling News