Trumpeter Type-69 model tank Iraqi Service

Review of the Trumpeter Type-69 model tank Iraqi Service

Trumpeter Type-69 model tank Iraqi Service
Trumpeter Type-69 model tank Iraqi Service

This is my first Trumpeter model kit. I was fairly disappointed that there was no information on the Type-69 in the instructions, which were clear in the construction of the model, but fitted to many parts to be built in each illustrated step.

Trumpeter Type-69 model tank Iraqi Service
Trumpeter Type-69 model tank Iraqi Service

I do love the amount of box’s/storage racks and impressive mounted MG on the turret. But their construction on to the turret was extremely frustrating. In order to secure them to the turret, they had to be glued into over 20 holes, which I had to punch through the turret.

Trumpeter Type-69 model tank Iraqi Service

The frustrating part was that on the inside of the turret, there was a lot more than 20 marks indicating where to punch holes, which I guess is because they use the same turret for their T-55 models and their variations, but their markings don’t show which holes are for which model.

Trumpeter Type-69 model tank Iraqi Service

So it was largely guess work that I got the right holes, which I did on the whole get right, except for two holes which I’ve tried to cover up by inserting aerial’s. The other annoying thing was these marks were not counter sunk like most other manufactures models are.

Trumpeter Type-69 model tank Iraqi Service

There were a few other smaller problems, like I couldn’t put the laser designation sight on the gun were it showed in the instructions, because there was no flat service to secure it.

Trumpeter Type-69 model tank Iraqi Service

I air-brushed this model in October 2008. I airbrushed the hull & turret with Tamiya XF-59 desert yellow and then painted on the green camo using Tamiya XF-5 flat green.

Trumpeter Type-69 model tank Iraqi Service

 I used the usual Revell Enamel paints for the lights, sights and MG, matt black 8, red 31, orange 30 and 752 blue. I also used Humbrol 130 satin white. I used Tamiya XF-75 IJN grey and Humbrol enamel 11 MET on the tracks.

Trumpeter Type-69 model tank Iraqi Service

Trumpeter Type-69 model tank Iraqi Service