Trumpeter BTR-80 APC

[Chris Smith]

Looks great so far Rob, painting is what will make it stand out though

Chris

[Rob Matthews]

Thanks Chris and BTW - once again you've swayed my direction I'll be doing the Brown and grey KFOR vehicle now. After your comment, I reflected that there are a few of the sandy grey variants around - not he least of which is this Rick Lawler offering

http://ricklawler-propaganda.com/propag ... on-btr-80/

Chris I hold YOU totally responsible for this piece

It seems I'm no the only one rueing the absence of Modern Russian stowage....

http://www.armorama.co.uk/modules.php?o ... 873&page=1

I noticed these AGV Models offerings and also took delivery of the Tank figure.



In truth the moulding is a little disapointing on the packs.....



However - beggars can't be.......etc

Pre-shading and internal painting begins - I'm feeling that most of the hatches will be open





I'm beginning to research Russian Camo circa the KFOR time period

These all seem to be relevant..







Thanks for looking

Rob

[Roy Charnock]

a couple of links here rob you may find usefull

http://www.army-technology.com/projects ... tr803.html

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=btr80 ... 1071%3B803

[Rob Matthews]

Thanks Roy - useful they were







The deck will be mated with the hull before painting which necessitates adding the periscopes now - they need to be masked prior to external painting



And I can never resist a dry fit



All swift progress by my standards

Rob

[Shawn Ramsey]

That is looking great Rob. Nice work on that interior.

You talking about Russian stowage I can't believe no one makes very many WW 2 German backpacks and such.

Keep it coming. You making great and fast progress.

On a side note I started on my GB project. Hopefully pics will be up soon.

Shawn

[Chris Smith]

Judging by the work so far I'm very happy taking the blame for this Rob

Chris

PS I still haven't got a BTR yet but I will try and build one before the deadline expires.

[Philipp Gross]

You know....it just occurred to me that this is basically an enlarged Greyhound with a few useful improvements

Great job!

Philipp

[Olivier Carneau]

Not sure Russkies drink Heineken beer but it's a nice addition even if I think this precious cargo is not secured enough on the benchseat

[Roy Charnock]

comming along nicely rob

[Greg Beckman]

Nice progress, but the Comrades don't like German beer. Sorry. They have a long memory.....