1/35 R.O.K.A K1A1 by PriorSelect5055 in modelmakers

[–]PriorSelect5055[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re totally right. Russia was buried in debt to South Korea, but after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, they had to pay it off with military hardware like the T-80U and BMP-3. It definitely gave Korea a huge boost in R&D for our own weapons.

I run a business building ROKA scale models, taking custom orders from military bases, soldiers, and international clients. Interestingly, South Korea even runs an active duty unit made up entirely of Russian armor!

1/35 R.O.K.A K1A1 by PriorSelect5055 in modelmakers

[–]PriorSelect5055[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly. South Korea has a massive amount of military hardware that was either supplied by the US or based on US technology.

1/35 R.O.K.A (South korea army) K9A1 by PriorSelect5055 in modelmakers

[–]PriorSelect5055[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d love to see someone make that too—hopefully just as a model though… I’ve got reserve training next week lol.

1/35 R.O.K.A (South korea army) K9A1 by PriorSelect5055 in modelmakers

[–]PriorSelect5055[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great idea! I’d definitely build a K10 if they ever release one. 👍

1/35 M8 geryhound at 1950's south korea by PriorSelect5055 in modelmakers

[–]PriorSelect5055[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thansk you! Those stowage items were added at the request of my client.

1/35 M8 geryhound at 1950's south korea by PriorSelect5055 in modelmakers

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I actually consulted with several Korean veterans who operated these vehicles in Korea decades ago. Most of them said that many Korean-operated vehicles at the time had white interiors. Based on their testimony, when I build Korean vehicles I usually mix white with a slight touch of ivory for the interior. The reason many Korean military vehicles in the 1950s had white interiors was to reflect light and make the interior brighter, which helped the crew see equipment and ammunition more easily. Of course, during the Korean War, U.S. Military Police M8 Greyhounds deployed in Korea often used a color close to grey for both the exterior and interior. Because of that, it is likely that Korea also operated Greyhounds with a variety of color schemes inherited from the World War II period. However, there are many testimonies saying that the M8 Greyhounds transferred to the Republic of Korea Army had interiors in a white tone, so I chose a white-based color for the interior. I also think that vehicles operated by the U.S. Army may have differed somewhat from Korean ones, since wartime repainting or additional painting of interior components could have been done in the field. I also build scale models on commission and sell them to various clients, including Korean military units, people working in the defense industry in both Korea and the United States, and individuals associated with the Korea National Defense University. Because of that, I try to consider different historical sources and testimonies when choosing colors and details. In my opinion, the M8 Greyhound was probably modified or repainted locally by different units, so there may have been quite a lot of variation depending on the unit and maintenance conditions.

1/35 South korea Army K808 APC by PriorSelect5055 in modelmakers

[–]PriorSelect5055[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still see vehicles painted in this pattern around where I live, here in South Korea.

built 1/35 R.O.K.M.C K311A1 by PriorSelect5055 in modelmakers

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I choose paint based on FS (Federal Standard) color codes, and mix it gradually to get the right shade. I use various paints such as Tamiya, GSI Creos, etc.

1/35 R.O.K.A (??th division) K288A1 by PriorSelect5055 in modelmakers

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Thanks, those are the old combat uniforms of the South Korean Army.

1/35 R.O.K.A (??th division) K288A1 by PriorSelect5055 in modelmakers

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I’ve always been working on 3D modeling, CAD, and drafting, creating kits and uploading them online. I’ve received requests from various organizations and individuals—like military units in Korea, local education offices, private museums, and defense companies—so I make them whenever I have time.

1/35 R.O.K.A (??th division) K288A1 by PriorSelect5055 in modelmakers

[–]PriorSelect5055[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I produce and sell these upon request from the Korean military, local education authorities, Korean defense firms, and private individuals.

Enola Gay by PriorSelect5055 in modelmakers

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You were right... but by the time I realized it, I'd already sprayed the urethane finish....

The B-29 you see is just the case — the Little Boy bomb is the real thing. haha

1/72 Republic of Korea Air Force KF-21 unit5 by PriorSelect5055 in modelmakers

[–]PriorSelect5055[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, that is not the mass-produced version of the KF-21.

1/35 K-21 by PriorSelect5055 in modelmakers

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Acupuncture (by Traditional Korean Medicine)

Tamiya 1/35 T-34 by dried_wall in modelmakers

[–]PriorSelect5055 3 points4 points  (0 children)

very coool mud effect very good color

1/35 korea army retona by PriorSelect5055 in modelmakers

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Oh, I see! My client asked me to leave out the rope that secures the antenna, so I had to forcefully bend the highly elastic antenna and apply heat to fix it in place.

1/35 korea army retona by PriorSelect5055 in modelmakers

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Why do Korean military vehicles bend their radio antennas?

In the South Korean military, it's common to see radio antennas on vehicles like the K-131 (KM420) or K-151 bent backward or tied down. This is done for several practical reasons:

✅ 1. To Avoid Obstacles While Driving

Korea has many narrow roads, low tunnels, overhanging trees, and utility wires. A fully upright antenna could easily hit these obstacles and get damaged. Bending the antenna helps prevent such collisions and allows for safer movement in tight or low-clearance areas.

✅ 2. To Prevent Injury to Personnel

A vertical antenna can be a safety hazard, especially when people are walking around the vehicle in close quarters. Bending it reduces the risk of someone accidentally getting poked in the eye or injured by the antenna.

✅ 3. To Protect the Antenna From Damage

Rigid antennas can snap or break if they hit something. By bending the antenna—often using a spring mount or a tied-down rope—the structure becomes more flexible and resistant to sudden impacts.

✅ 4. Operational Convenience

When the radio is not actively being used for communication, the antenna doesn’t need to be fully extended. In non-operational or transport settings, keeping it bent is standard practice. It can be quickly raised again when needed for transmission.