Type 59

By: Ilya Cherkashnev

Manufacturer(s): Trumpeter

After-market parts: Eureka XXL towing cable. PE tracks, grid and decals from ACE.

Description: Type 59 the China's copy from russian tank T-54.

Judge 1: The build is generally good and the additional details are well done (there is a slight kink along the left side track run just in front of the sprocket). The finish is nice and the base colour has been broken up with different shades and tones. More shading around the recess and details would look good (the usual stuff, dark pin washes for example). There looks to be a bit of decal outline around the turret numbers but it's not overly noticeable.
Judge 2: Nice looking build and good use of additional parts for detailing. Model need some washes and more visible dust accumulation on tracks , wheels and other surfaces to bring out more life and realism. Some pain chips would be nice details. Overall good job.
Judge 3: It seems like the build job is ok, no major faults. The green is not bad, I would paint it a bit lighter, but it1s a question of taste. There are some little mistakes, like the silvering of decals, or the overdone wear of the tracks. I would say, that using more weathering techniques, some washes, painting some shadows, some rainmarks, and thing like these, you could make a much more spectacular model. The base is good, let's do the details!