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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! :doh: But, it's a nice kit of a fairly unusual subject.

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After doing some Googling around for a bit of inspiration, I came across some info (Wikipedia :whistle:) 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! :huh:

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

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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.

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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)

26616126875_d60fca655b_b.jpgDSC_0003 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

26590090276_918dc21f70_b.jpgDSC_0004 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

26550764391_7aa812a2e3_b.jpgDSC_0005 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

26550756821_b104d8f98b_b.jpgDSC_0006 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

Construction starts with the lower hull and side panels.

26550750811_3fc8060988_b.jpgDSC_0007 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

26523430132_46edff02b1_b.jpgDSC_0008 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

This will need a bit of filing and fettling.

26590067116_ea43c194d8_b.jpgDSC_0009 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

Both side done.

26342969060_7431559e63_b.jpgDSC_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.

26590055836_d935c02356_b.jpgDSC_0012 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

26010727954_faa06f3ee9_b.jpgDSC_0013 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

Dry fitted in their cubby hole.

26342957310_456378ea55_b.jpgDSC_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.

26010712854_421a08c6fb_b.jpgDSC_0015 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

26342949160_ee452f049b_b.jpgDSC_0016 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

26590032326_d1862c23d6_b.jpgDSC_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

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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! :mental:

Interior bits and bobs.

26031473303_3905749a93_b.jpgDSC_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.

26029443664_b97cf2a043_b.jpgDSC_0002-01 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

Fitted to rear hull with view from below.

26029440644_752ec8eb4a_b.jpgDSC_0003-01 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

Interior dry fitted to see how it will look.

26361987230_eb66fc15ef_b.jpgDSC_0005-01 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

The afore mentioned rubber tyres.

26361982610_cf925013bc_b.jpgDSC_0006-01 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

Had notice from fleabay that my Resin Wheel Set has been dispatched :waiting: 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

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Thanks Cliff.

Resin wheels arrived today. Will make a start on the axles and drive train hopefully on Friday. Pics to follow.

Regards

Steve

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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

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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! :coolio:

26755226515_9b83c18cee_b.jpgDSC_0003 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

26661595692_ae298e91cc_b.jpgDSC_0004 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

26151423033_4890b4ea6d_b.jpgDSC_0006 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

Work continued with the last of the internal details in the rear. None of this is seen however!

26729880056_c10579e509_b.jpgDSC_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.

26729874246_8a2aa5ecd1_b.jpgDSC_0011 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

26729869206_7da1f76114_b.jpgDSC_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. :shrug:

26661580182_328f132599_b.jpgDSC_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!!! B)

26151384273_5f412e917a_b.jpgDSC_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! :blink2:

26661572712_ce8fc402e8_b.jpgDSC_0019 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

26661569902_b1a3cb4db9_b.jpgDSC_0020 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

All for now and thanks for dropping by.

Regards,

Steve

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It certainly is a larger machine than I expected. Nice work getting those lovely resin wheels to sit correctly into the body.

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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.

28636751845_406548a822_c.jpgDSC_0002 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

28020501163_3475f048ba_c.jpgDSC_0001 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

Started to add the myriad of twidly bits to the exterior.

28019460884_301021f81b_c.jpgDSC_0004 by Steve Witton, on Flickr

28352116400_6fecd8f33e_c.jpgDSC_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

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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

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