Tamiya BT-7 Model 1937

[Philipp Gross]

Slowly getting closer to the end....



While the tanks in the photo back on page 1 are all well maintained, I imagine that the upper sides of the track guards would be well worn from loading up the tracks there. To get some moderate rust effects I tried something new: Rust and dark brown pigments mixed with water, then applied with a sponge. The good thing is, I can remove everything with no problems whatsoever if I don't like the result.

Also, I think I need yet another BT-7....found this picture, it just begs to be built



Philipp

[John Everett]

Based on what I've seen in all your reference pictures, did the Germans have any BT-7s WITH tracks?

[Philipp Gross]

Just a few, but I think it's not really much

In other news, did a dark brown oil wash, pictures will follow once it's dry.

Philipp

[Philipp Gross]

Raoul made me aware that my previous posting was Number 666

Woe to you, Oh Earth and Sea, for he builds the kit with wrath, because he knows the time is short...



A little more dirt on the running gear, a dull coat and we're done.

Philipp

[Vincent Power]

Definately build that last one Philipp. It looks cool. Of course, you'll need the figures as well

Vincent

[Dave Johnson]

Did the Soviets use them with out the tracks too?

[Gary Boxall]

Your maiden build of a BT7 is resulting in a nice little beast Philipp

Gary

[Philipp Gross]

Thanks everyone

Dave, I'm not sure how common the use without tracks was for either Soviets or Germans, but I think it might not have been worth the effort in most cases.

Philipp

[Philipp Gross]

Done!






I'm making a small vignette for it, but if I really use it will depend on how well it will turn out once it's done

Raoul, you may post yours now

Philipp

[Raoul Kunz]

Okay, 'ere we go!

I will build this as a vehicle for 3rd mechanized corps during Barbarossa in '41. The reason for this choice are the strange air-recognition markings utilized by the 3rd mechanized corps in the Baltic military district (Baltic front once the war was on of course) applied to most of the cavalry tanks of the corps in case of a second campaign in Finland....and it looks as if it's the Berlin Operation in '45 - have a look=>





I will spare you the build details, let it suffice to say that the kit is glorious to build


The turret took something like 10 minutes =>


Current state of the build =>



Best regards

Raoul G. Kunz