How to modify a Tamiya T-72M1 1/35 East German to make it more realistic (part 1) (video #67)

[@paulhennessy5627]

Great job Rick. Really helpful to have the extra bits list. One less thing for me to get wrong.

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Glad I could help thanks Paul.

[@chrisfagan9950]

Thanks Rick! Excellent video! I just built the Tamiya t-72 and followed your tips and am very happy with the results

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Thank you and glad it helped. It's a nice model and those little fixes realy dress it up.

[@RimsModels]

great video my friend nice job on the scratch building thanks for sharing 🙂🙂🙂

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Thank you!!

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Luvin your work Rick. Wonderful attention to detail. Keep it comin my friend

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Thank you Steve. It's turning out to be a real fun build!!

[@OzzysScaleModelerSecret]

Nice modification video Rick . Very interesting to watch . Stay safe and well there buddy

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Thank you. I'm starting painting and weathering tonight. Looking forward to that.

[@davidwhitehead6140]

Just discovered your channel and am really enjoying it. I am building this Tamiya 72 as we speak. Thanks for the inspiration. Keep it up

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Thank you and welcome. More on the way!

[@dennisgraham3087]

I wanted to add. That I've been model building for a long time off & on. Learned some pretty neat tricks such as a couple of things you've presented here. another is using white / canopy glue to create windows on tanks. I love the guitar string trick as well. I've used it with a couple of other modern tanks I've built before. as well as stretched sprue.

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Very nice. There are so many easy tricks that dress a kit up and cost almost nothing.

[@dennisgraham3087]

@@Ricks135scalemodels I agree . I am currently working on both an M-48 Patton and a A Version of a Panther Tank. The Panther is a Tamiya Kit. The Patton is a Monogram.

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Oh man. You are brave to build that monogram m48. I built that back in the 70s. The hull is hell to build yet that kit I'd still out on the market.

[@dennisgraham3087]

@@Ricks135scalemodels yeah thier were some for issues. But I managed to get them worked out. It's looking pretty decent. Though I forgot to put the little rubber washer for the turret into place before closing it up. So now the turret is free floating. Instead of being locked into the upper deck.

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

@@dennisgraham3087 crap, ih well. I hat those issues

[@dennisgraham2447]

Hi Rick. Im getting closer to starting on my T-72. Started work on my Panthers Late G version which was in front of the T-72. So hopefully next week or two i can begin it and use the tricks that you demonstrated in this video

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Nice. Let me know if you have any questions

[@dennisgraham2447]

@@Ricks135scalemodels Thanks I definitely will.

[@GregReilly135ScaleModels]

Nice work Rick all these small added details make a lot of difference to the finished it will look forward to the next update

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Ya.. my eyes aren't what they use to be. 🤣 I had a guy from Poland realy help out a lot with great pictures.

[@ThatMofoDamon]

Very nice work done Rick! Small details that add a lot to the appearance and to a more realistic look! Looking forward for the painting and weathering stage. Thanks for sharing, take care and keep up the good work my friend.

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Thank you George. Almost done with next stage. Be safe over on your side of the world.

[@TheVigilant109]

Many thanks Rick. Great tutorial and definitely tips I'll use in the future.

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Thank you my friend!!

[@ScaleMilitaryModels]

Looking good so far!

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Thank you. It's one of those projects that seems to never end.. I think I got everything then I see something else to add I notice some stuff after posting the video. That's modeling!!

[@grumble9160]

When is part #2 coming? This is great work so far and would love to see the rest of the build.

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

I did the painting and weathering. I just need to do the diorama. It should be in the next 2 months.

[@vortexmodeling]

Great video, as a fan of T- 72 tank I appreciate your great explanation of details that can be added to the model. Will be of great use when I build my Tamiya kit! Subbed!

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Thank you. It's fun to take a kit and add the details. It was fun.

[@modeltankguy]

nice work keep them coming

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Thank you Gilbert. Always nice to hear from you!!

[@dennisgraham3087]

I am planning on buying this kit in the next week or two.

[@dennisgraham2447]

Where do I find the 18 gauge braided wire

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

I ordered it on Amazon.

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

I just looked at what I ordered and the unavailability. I ordered 250 feet. If your in North America and can't find it I can mail you a couple feet.

[@dennisgraham2447]

@@Ricks135scalemodels that would be great. I can give you my address. I live in Texas

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Email me at [e-mail]

[@jeremyyeargin3773]

What are you using to secure the copper wiring used on the fenders? Also, what’s being used for the tow cable bracket?

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

I used CA glue "Krazy glue". The white parts are thin styrene sheets. The attachment for the tow cable on the front is also thin styrene bent.

[@dennisgraham2447]

How did you secure the fender tension bar on the model. ? I am attempting to build a pair for mine. So beides the two straps on top, did you glue the wire to the model?

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

I did but I also took a thin piece of styrene and glued it where the hasp or what ever it is is. I mashed the edges to it looked welded.

[@dennisgraham2447]

@@Ricks135scalemodels OK thanks just wanting to understand the process.

[@dennisgraham2447]

Also the two pieces on top are made up of very small pieces of plasti cards ?

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Yes. Thin styrene.

[@Rob-tq5ym]

super

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Thank you Rob

[@dennisgraham3087]

I am starting work on the T-72 today

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

Great. What kit did you end up getting. I forgot. I was thinking about the amusing hobby with interior.

[@dennisgraham3087]

@@Ricks135scalemodels I have the Tamiya kit. And I've already drilled the holes in the fenders. that went pretty well. Doing the lower hull now. Which is coming together pretty well.

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

@Dennis Graham great.. its a great basic kit to modify.

[@dennisgraham3087]

@@Ricks135scalemodels Thanks. I'm replaying your video to go back and review the steps you took with the one you built.

[@dennisgraham3087]

Almost finished with the construction phase. Hope to start spray painting in the next few days.

[@dennisgraham3087]

Where would I find the wire ?

[@Ricks135scalemodels]

I used soldering wire. Also I used small brass wire I got on Amazon.