fatfingers Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) How do chaps, This will be my small contribution to the shenanigans. Trumpeters BRDM-2UM. Got this of fleabay a couple of years back....but I thought I'd bought the BRDM-2 and only realized after I'd paid for it! But, it's a nice kit of a fairly unusual subject. After doing some Googling around for a bit of inspiration, I came across some info (Wikipedia ) that said the vehicle was quite rare in Soviet service as it was built for export. As luck would have it, the GDR used them in their recce regiments. I've got some GDR markings that I can snaffle from another kit (Dragon Shilka) so all is not lost. The kit has around 220 parts so even I should be able to finish it within the generous time scale of the GB! One question if I may, I've seen that the GDR used a three tone camo (green, grey and black I believe) on their tanks during the mid 80's and was wondering if the same applied to wheeled AFV's? If not good old plain green would suffice. More once the build starts. Regards, Steve Edited July 30, 2016 by fatfingers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Hi Steve. Looks like an interesting project. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 What a great choice Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Good to see another uncommon subject in this GB. That's a lot of parts for a small and relatively simple machine. I expect this will be a highly detailed kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 How do chaps, The build begins! Col: The kit is quite detailed and includes a part interior which is rather nice. Some close up's of the sprues (finally binned photobucket and gone over to flickr. Soooo much quicker to upload and use) DSC_0003 by Steve Witton, on Flickr DSC_0004 by Steve Witton, on Flickr DSC_0005 by Steve Witton, on Flickr DSC_0006 by Steve Witton, on Flickr Construction starts with the lower hull and side panels. DSC_0007 by Steve Witton, on Flickr DSC_0008 by Steve Witton, on Flickr This will need a bit of filing and fettling. DSC_0009 by Steve Witton, on Flickr Both side done. DSC_0010 by Steve Witton, on Flickr Rough terrain wheels are up next. These were a bit of a fiddle to put together but are quite nicely detailed. You have the option of having them deployed or stowed. I've gone for the stowed option. DSC_0012 by Steve Witton, on Flickr DSC_0013 by Steve Witton, on Flickr Dry fitted in their cubby hole. DSC_0014 by Steve Witton, on Flickr Springs fitted. A bit of care was needed here to ensure all four were sat level as the location points were a little slack. DSC_0015 by Steve Witton, on Flickr DSC_0016 by Steve Witton, on Flickr DSC_0017 by Steve Witton, on Flickr Next up is the drive train and interior. This is going together rather well so far. I've decided not to use the rubber tyres for the main wheels in the kit. Although they are really nicely detailed, I don't think they would hold paint too well. I've got a set of DEF Model Resin Sagged Wheels in the post. More to fllow soon, Regards, Steve 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Interesting to see chain drive on the rough terrain wheels Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 Aye up Cliff. Was a bit suprised to see myself to be honest. Then again, Soviet vehicles were known for being a bit agricultural. Regards Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 How do chaps, Work has continued and the interior is now just about done. Nothing overly complicated. No radios are supplied which I find a bit odd, considering it's a Command Vehicle! Interior bits and bobs. DSC_0001-01 by Steve Witton, on Flickr Propeller for the water jet. Looks a bit kike a cat carry box! This part took a bit of fettling to fit together. DSC_0002-01 by Steve Witton, on Flickr Fitted to rear hull with view from below. DSC_0003-01 by Steve Witton, on Flickr Interior dry fitted to see how it will look. DSC_0005-01 by Steve Witton, on Flickr The afore mentioned rubber tyres. DSC_0006-01 by Steve Witton, on Flickr Had notice from fleabay that my Resin Wheel Set has been dispatched so once I've got these I will finish the drive train and axles. Just in case i need to hack bits off in order for them to fit. I'm hoping that they just slot onto the axle stubs This is going together at a rate of knots. If all continues well I may even start a second build! More to follow. Regards, Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Looking very nice so far. Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 (edited) Thanks Cliff. Resin wheels arrived today. Will make a start on the axles and drive train hopefully on Friday. Pics to follow. Regards Steve Edited April 28, 2016 by fatfingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Hi Steve. That looks like a rather nice kit and it looks like you are are off to a good start. I like the idea of some internal areas and the detailing overall looks good. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Certainly looks to be plenty detail on the kit parts and you're making good progress with it Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 Thanks Stix & Col. The details is rather nice and the interior adds a bit of interest to the model. The resin wheels out of the box. Very nice tred and hub detail. They also come with a set of masks! DSC_0003 by Steve Witton, on Flickr DSC_0004 by Steve Witton, on Flickr DSC_0006 by Steve Witton, on Flickr Work continued with the last of the internal details in the rear. None of this is seen however! DSC_0010 by Steve Witton, on Flickr Axles completed and fitted to the leaf springs. Shocks and various other fiddly bits fitted. The shocks look a bit on the puny side to me, considering the real vehicle would travel over some pretty rough ground. DSC_0011 by Steve Witton, on Flickr DSC_0013 by Steve Witton, on Flickr Now onto the resin wheels. The holes for the axle stubs are too shallow and the wheels sit too far out from the arches. DSC_0014 by Steve Witton, on Flickr So, after a bit of thought (about 5 seconds worth) I snipped the axle stubs off and re offered the wheel up. RESULT!!! DSC_0015 by Steve Witton, on Flickr Most of the work now involves various knobs and twiddlies being fitted to the upper hull. Comparison shot with a M4A1 Sherman. This is a bit of a beast of a machine! DSC_0019 by Steve Witton, on Flickr DSC_0020 by Steve Witton, on Flickr All for now and thanks for dropping by. Regards, Steve 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 It certainly is a larger machine than I expected. Nice work getting those lovely resin wheels to sit correctly into the body. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Coming along very nicely, looking forward to seeing more 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted July 29, 2016 Author Share Posted July 29, 2016 (edited) How do chaps, Thought I'd missed the boat with this then I saw that the GB runs to 14th August! I've not picked this up since early May due to one thing or another (mainly getting the shed and garden sorted) but here's some progress from today. I've decided not to bother with the interior as you can't see a lot throught the open hatches and I'm too lazy to paint it up! Vision blocks fitted and top on the main hull. DSC_0002 by Steve Witton, on Flickr DSC_0001 by Steve Witton, on Flickr Started to add the myriad of twidly bits to the exterior. DSC_0004 by Steve Witton, on Flickr DSC_0003 by Steve Witton, on Flickr Some more bits to add and then it's ready for some paint. I may even get this finished before the end date! More to follow soon (hopefuly) Regards, Steve Edited July 29, 2016 by fatfingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 How do chaps, Main build now done and ready for paint. DSC_0002 by Steve Witton, on Flickr Regards, Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 you're doing some lovely work, and what a cool beast!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 Thanks! The model is now in black primer and drying off. Only problem is I forgot to mask the vision blocks before I sprayed! 😕 Ah well I'll just have to paint em in later. Regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I'm really pleased to see this one moving forward again Steve Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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