Zvezda BT-7 Soviet Light Tank 1/35

[Guest]

That's making me think of an armoured Hot Rod... something about the front axle stubs perhaps?

What just stick a couple of big fat rubbers on the back and a couple of moped wheels on the front........ Mmmmmm, err, no.....

[Guest]

Any of the Bronco Russian armour kits are lovely John. They're like Dragon but without the unnecessary fiddly bits & come with proper instructions at no extra cost!

There's one on my wish list!

[Guest]

Thx for reply, just out of curiosity, how much it cost the BT-7? ...

[Guest]

Looks good, chair pulled up, looking to see what you do with this one Graham

[monica]

nice start on this one ,Graham,I have had the same kit sitting for a yr or so,


do like the workable tracks and added PE,will be interesting to see ,

[Guest]

Thx for reply, just out of curiosity, how much it cost the BT-7? ...

I think it was about £18 but if there is a new tool Tamiya due out, I would go for that.

[Guest]

http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/35327bt7/index.htm

[Guest]

As far as I remember, it even has a die to mould the PE exhaust grill into shape! Looks lush

[Guest]

Enough for today. It has been a fun few days off work and I may get a bit more done over the weekend depending on another bigger project, more of which later.


Anyway, engine grill PE is in as are two PE louvres that are under it, I doubt you will see them. The grill mesh is so fine it will be an issue not to clog it with paint! Exhausts cut down and rolled PE end pipes fitted and tat is that for the moment. Really been slow doing the grill and exhaust, hopefully pick up a bit more speed at the next session. Thanks for watching and commenting

[Guest]

As far as I remember, it even has a die to mould the PE exhaust grill into shape! Looks lush

It needs it, been a pig getting this mesh in especially as the frame is soooo fragile.

[monica]

looking good so far well done on the exhaust grill,looks good,

[Guest]

Thanks Monica

[Guest]

Think ol Grumpa has a spare one of these in the closet , might have to do it when Im done with a few other projects Im in the middle of. Looks good so far , I will be checking in on this one.

[Robert1968]

I'm in on this one ( I like the idea of a Russian tank with English heritage running gear!!!


Not too late to pull the chair up ?


Robert

[Guest]

I'm in on this one ( I like the idea of a Russian tank with English heritage running gear!!!
Not too late to pull the chair up ?


Robert

Never too late, did you bring beer? Maybe nibbles? The Soviets loved the Christie, he was American by the way, suspension and it still is, much modified, in use in many tanks as it gives a longer travel than torsion bar.