Syrian T-62 MBT captured by IDF in East Lebanon 1982

By Francis Lee



Tamiya 1/35 scale T-62A MBT

Video of this diorama

Syrian army lost of T-62 were heavy during wars. The Israelis captured several hundred of these tanks from the Syrians and put them into service. These Israelis troops got a T-62 in good condition during fighting in East Lebanon in 1982.

Trumpeter T-62 "Scrap metal diorama"

by Michael Rieß



This kit from Trumpeter in 1/35 scale is quite beneficial (22€) and the quality is superb. Photo etched parts and an aluminium barrel are included.

I decided to build a tank wreck, because i wanted to test some rust pigments and some new techniques.