robgizlu Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) After a 6 month build on the Revell Corvette, it's time to return to my more familiar habit of AFVs. Although after seeing so much inspiring work here on aircraft I rather think I'll commit to the modelling equivalent of Triathlon and go for an aircraft after this And so, onwards to the kit which has been well reviewed elsewhere and provides a modern alternative to the elderly Dragon/Zvezda offering. I've taken quite a like to these recent Soviet bloc Trumpeter kits. They are relatively cheap and reasonably detailed. This comes with vinyl one piece tracks which I'll replace with MasterClub resin versions I aim to build a rather attractive and colourful machine - decals curtesy of Echelon Fine Details... However, I can find No photographic representation of this on T'internet which is a shame. My single reference remains this adequate Concord offering (and shame and despair that they seem to haves stopped publishing) The hull tub is nicely moulded.. Deck fit is perfect The original idea was to go for a straight build but you know how it is - there is a partial interior so on reflection I'll probably have some hatches open. More soon Thanks for looking Rob Edited January 9, 2017 by robgizlu Spelling! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I'm watching with anticipation ..... Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 And Very fine to have you aboard Kev Aircraft next??? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Hi, I'll be watching your work ... The Trumpeter BMP's seem pretty nice with crisp details, and better than the rather crude (but inexpensive) Zvezda's. E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) Etienne - Enchanté! I'm indebted to John (11bravo) who did a fab job on his BMP-1 Trumpeter BMP-1 and introduced me to S P Designs. I hadn't hear of them before. They are well worth checking out for Russian kit. Sergej is sending me the BMP-2 update, I asked him whether I needed one of his turrets but he very honestly said that the kit version was exact for the Ukrainian machine. TheTrumpeter instructions are line drawn and always pretty good IMHO..... I like the colour scheme sheet included nowadays with Mig Ammo marked paint colours. Their are multiple versions provided in this kit Buried in the Mig Ammo site under the 6 paint acrylic set for "Ukraine ATO" is this very useful and pertinent PDF relating to authentic Ukraine armed AFV force colours Mig Ammo Ukraine ATO colours so it's an off with the suspension swing arms -fit is good with no flash and fairly minimal mould lines And when I get bored I switch to the interior - if the rear doors are open there are some fairly horrid sink marks visible just within that need filling The first problem apparent on dry fitting and one pointed out by Olivier Carneau (Merci Olivier) is that the back benches sit too high - here they are in the original It's necessary to lop off about 1mm off their bases.. To get to this (the edge of the seat also needs chamfering) The back is cluttered though in reality most of the clutter are tie down straps and a vacuum extractor system that runs along pipes on the deck roof - giving off individual flexible hoses with "siphon" hoods that are meant to collect used shells from firing through the ports together with shell fumes (so now you know!) I've tried very crudely to represent this (not a lot ever gets seen of the interior) here depicted on the Right side of the picture And you guessed it - the parts are from the spares box off an old Sherman. Forward crew seats and Glacis are made up And finally a quick dry fit of the turret in place Thanks for looking Rob Edited January 24, 2017 by robgizlu Pic restoration 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 3 hours ago, robgizlu said: Aircraft next??? Off with you Satan No back to MGB658, I've been missing the old girl Certainly marching forward with this............ Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofjim Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Great subject and a nice scheme you have planned . I'll be watching with interest . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I've been pondering a BMP for years. Watching with interest Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 NIce Project, i'm watching with attention your porgress, , cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Nice progress Cheers from Brazil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 Thanks for looking in Fellas. The turret assembly has been simplified by Trumpeter.... Thee is a semi circular "box" for the empty shell casings that sits under the seats - you can see it here in red... I'm going to fudge it and do a Faux "box" as not much can be seen anyway. Work continues with the sidewalls and the aim is to add "clutter" I bent up some metal rod to replicate the prominent green pipe that arises from the rear Seat island The extracters are glued to flexible pipe that I originally got over 20 years ago from Tim Perry at PP Aeroparts. It's from elastic material and I've never come across anything similar since And at last we come to closing-up time .... And whilst all this was going on, the SP Designs resins set arrived. Very fine it is too. The resin parts are better detailed (not surprisingly) than the styrene offering. Forward deck hatches come in 2 types. Excellent value - check SP Designs out. I've also had a chance to try Mig Ammo's new "one-shot" primer, and I'm very impressed. Good coverage with a very smooth finish Wheels are prepared... as are glass periscope lenses - this is the first time I've used the Mig Ammmo Crystal periscope green and pleased I was Thanks for looking Rob 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 This is looking good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Good to see this moving forward, looking suitable busy inside........... Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sairou Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I love the weathering you have done on the inside of the turret, looks very life-like. Could you possibly inform me on the technique? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 NIce progress, very detailed, i like a lot... , cheers mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctorgaz Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) very good bilding !!! Edited January 24, 2017 by Doctorgaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Like all the small details you have added to the interior this is looking very interesting Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the comments All. On 1/24/2017 at 1:17 PM, Doctorgaz said: very good bilding !!! Hi Doctorgaz, I don't suppose you have access to any pictures of this particular Ukrainian machine? On 1/24/2017 at 0:00 PM, Sairou said: I love the weathering you have done on the inside of the turret, looks very life-like. Could you possibly inform me on the technique? Thanks Sairou I use the Streaking effects and Engine grime to "line" the floor edges - the feather with a brush dampened with white spirit. I add some industrial dirt pigment and rub in dry with a cotton bud. It's all very "loose" - you can clean up any unwanted stains with white spirit (It's worth sealing it all with Klear first - or you'll lift the paint). Then use a cotton bud or artists shaper - (ask in an art shop they'll know what you are after - the head is flexible rubber) to rub in the steel pigment and finally the Silver Karismacolor pencil leaves a bright metal finish when rubbed along edges. I'm indebted to Andy Moore for suggesting the Engine Grime which has a satin sheen and really does work well. Check out http://www.themodellingnews.com/2017/01/build-guide-king-tiger-henschel-turret.html#more for more of his work using this technique (makes mine look rather amateurish). HTH. Rob I was intending to use the kit barrel ....but it's very subtlely warped along the length which is a shame. i ended up ordering an RB barrel off the net for £3.50 which is substantially better detailed but will need a bit of careful fitting to the turret/barrel stub... Rob Edited January 29, 2017 by robgizlu Picture add 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctorgaz Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) 16 hours ago, robgizlu said: ......, I don't suppose you have access to any pictures of this particular Ukrainian machine? What interests you? I will try to do everything possible, but I am more pilot, than avf-modeler. Edited January 30, 2017 by Doctorgaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 Apologies for the late reply Docotorgaz. I understand. It's frustrating not having any pictures for this exact vehicle. Slow progress due to the usual (work, work, work) The turret builds up very nicely - fit is excellent throughout Onto tracks and painting Thanks for looking Rob 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Liking this, looks smart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 The barrel looks to be a big improvement on the kit supplied piece. Looks like you've had an engine fire Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Excellent building 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Very nice detailed model Rob Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Thanks for the comments Fellas. I opted to weather the tracks and undersides prior to fitting the sponsons I'm aiming for lightish "Splashed"weathering And then on with the MasterClub tracks that are snap together and need minimal clean u (joy unbounded!) With the sponsons fitted, it's starting to look like a BMP at last the sides are painted white and will be masked to represent the Ukraine ID recogntion marks and the vision ports are finally fitted And Primer And top coat using Mig Ammo 083 thinned with Gunze Levelling Thinner, a tip picked up from Andy Moore (Andy RM101) which really transforms Mig Ammo in terms of spraying ease. I use about paint to thinner 4 : 1. and then Matt black with an overspray using Mig Red Brown Light 914 which I dont think would be possible without the Gunze thinners. As it is this took me 4 hours Onto filters and washes next and then the Decals - Yay Thanks for looking Rob 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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