Two More Tanks from the Duke

[Duke Maddog]

Just recently I was able to finish two more tanks this month. This first one is the Modelcollect T-80U main battle tank:

The second one is the IBG Japanese Type 89 Late tank:

You can see I added the Japanese flag to the side. Hopefully no more confusion about this being a Japanese tank....

Here's an overhead shot to show more of the camouflage pattern:

Yes, one of the hatches is missing. Someday when I find it I'll add it to this tank. Until then, I'm declaring this done.

Just for fun, here's a couple shots of this tank next to the Type 89 Early so you can see some of the differences:

Finally, a shot of these two with a no. 11 Exacto blade to show how small they are:

That's all for now. I also finished two aircraft, feel free to check them out in the Aircraft Forums. Thanks for looking in, comments are welcome.

 

[moon puppy]

little things ain't they?

 

[iambrb]

Cuties both! hey i like the T-80U...alot! I have the moo-lah set aside to order as soon as the 1/35 scale version come available from Trumpeter! I am trying to finish my T-72 so that when it comes in I can hop right on it!

Great work!

 

[lupanzer]

Beautiful works!... love the T 80

Luiz

 

[sharkman]

Nice finish Mark!

Man they are tiny!!!

 

[razordws]

Nicely done!

 

[Duke Maddog]

Thanks for the great comments guys! Yeah, those Japanese tanks are indeed tiny. The tracks were a distinct challenge, but overall these were fun models to make.

I also am very pleased with the T-80. Ian, I can't wait to see yours when you start on it. I have a few more Modelcollect models to start soon.

 

[Dave wahl]

Duke, those are some nice looking Armor pieces. I like the T-80 the most, but those Japanese tanks were kind of interesting in their own way. Good job my friend.

Dave

 

[Duke Maddog]

Thank you Dave, I'm always thrilled to see you posting on my Threads. I've started another T-80 now too. Hopefully I'll have it done fairly soon. Those Japanese tanks were quite fun to build.

 

[fledermaus]

Woow nice work Duke, I dont think I can do models this tiny, my fingers are too big and will make it a challenge to work at this scale :gogo

 

[Duke Maddog]

Thank you very much. I too have very big fingers. Short and stubby. But I have become quite proficient with tweezers for the smallest parts.

 

[fledermaus]

nice work Duke, this are really small kits wow! :woohoo:

 

[Duke Maddog]

Thank you very much! I had to scroll up since I forgot what tanks you are referring to. Your compliments are always appreciated.

 

[Frank]

Beautiful work Mark.
4 kits completed in one month!!!!!!!
Damn I am slow.
Frank

 

[Duke Maddog]

Thanks Frank! I appreciate that very much.

I'm also a bit slower than usual. Normally I'd have about 5 or 6 done in a month. Oh well.

You may think you are slow by comparison, but your work outshines mine by a longshot so the extra time is worth the finished model.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Those all really turned out nice Mark!

 

[Duke Maddog]

Thanks Paul! Your compliments are most appreciated. Thanks for looking in and posting.

 

[jknaus]

Nicely done
James

 

[Skinny_Mike]

Love the T-80. Nice work on both!
Mike

 

[reconron]

Yeah,yeah,yeah...I do sound like a broken record:Love the T80U,Mark!