echen Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) I thought I'd do a quick build of a T-80 BV. It didn't work out that way (almost 12 weeks start to finish but quick for me - my JP took almost 4 years! ) but , the build eventually came to this.... It's a T-80 BV abandoned in Ukraine, towed away and added to the defenders inventory. I realise the potential for controversy here so no politics please - just talk about the model, or the Mods will be forced to shut this down. Thanks in anticipation..... The WIP is here. As ever, comments (non-political) and feedback welcome. Edited July 28, 2022 by echen WIP link added 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLeonov Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 This is a fabulous model, echen. The overall grim appearance very much resembles the real footage of vehicles in the war. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 Thank you for your kind comment @Pyradus. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 That’s great - I’m in awe of your weathering skills on such a small scale. The mud splashed look very realistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 Just now, SimonL said: I’m in awe of your weathering skills on such a small scale. The mud splashed look very realistic. Thanks @SimonL. I think I got a bit carried away in places. I was aiming for tiny "speckles" but the brush was too wet and I got oversized blobs here and there, although they're a bit hidden in the pics for some reason....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yg Models Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) nice weathered T-80, i only have T-90 from Revell. Edited July 28, 2022 by Yg Models 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, Yg Models said: nice weathered T-80, Thanks @Yg Models. Looking forward to seeing your build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sardaukar Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Great job Echen, looks very nice, I need to get my trumpeter version painted up. I had planned a digital camo for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 40 minutes ago, sardaukar said: Great job Echen, looks very nice, I need to get my trumpeter version painted up. I had planned a digital camo for it. Thanks for the comment @sardaukar.Rather you than me with the digital cam! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 It looks really war weary Echen. Nice work. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) Thanks for your comment @Bullbasket. One not so careful owner! Edited July 28, 2022 by echen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 A quality finish Echen. Very well done.👏👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, Stef N. said: A quality finish Echen. Very well done. Thanks @Stef N. It's gratifying to receive positive feedback on this as modern armour is not really my usual type of build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Fully deserved mate. What have you got planned for next? Finishing off one or starting something brand new? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 @Stef N. Currently building a Tiger I Ausf E, a Pz III, an IBG Cromwell, a Dragon Jagdpanther an IBG R100 and an Academy Dragon Wagon. The Tiger is in the Tiger Superthread and the Pz III is in my signature below. Busy busy! (When I get time.....) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Watching along with a couple of those and really intrigued with the Dragon Wagon. All the best in your busy schedule.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nenad Ilijic Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Wow, 1:72! Not my cup of tea, mostly into older stuff and bigger scale, but this looks great. Cheers, Nenad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Nice job on the build and weathering. The blue and yellow add a nice splash of colour to the overall finish 👍 Regards. Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yg Models Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 17 hours ago, echen said: Looking forward to seeing your build. i shared it before, it is a red eye tank in white & deep green camo. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Nice work, particularly considering the scale which I'd struggle to see these days. I rather like how you've added the Ukrainian flags and weathered to suit. Much to my shame apart from T55 and T64 I struggle to tell one post WW2 Russian tank from another. Great modelling Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, Jasper dog said: Nice work, particularly considering the scale which I'd struggle to see these days. @Jasper dogThanks Darryl. Kind comment appreciated. My knowledge of modern Russian armour would struggle to fill up the back of a postage stamp. Just thought the T80BV looked interesting with all its lumps and bumps. Edited July 29, 2022 by echen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 Thanks @Nenad Ilijic and @fatfingers for your kind comments. Very encouraging.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_Ukraine Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Great job! Very nice rendition of a vehicle at war. I saw the real ones, and the appearance of the model is very close to them. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 Thanks @Val_Ukraine. 33 minutes ago, Val_Ukraine said: Great job! Very nice rendition of a vehicle at war. I saw the real ones, and the appearance of the model is very close to them. Your comments are much appreciated. All the best to you and yours. Hope you all stay safe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share Posted August 1, 2022 (edited) On 7/28/2022 at 7:08 PM, Stef N. said: Watching along with a couple of those and really intrigued with the Dragon Wagon. @Stef N. A little progress on the Dragon Wagon that you found intriguing. Individual units dry fitted at present. Wheel alignment is proving an issue. A long way to go yet. Individual components need to be painted before fixing etc..etc........ Edited August 1, 2022 by echen Additional pix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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