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  • Steven
    SMF Supporters
    • May 2018
    • 589

    #1

    "BMP - 2 In Aleppo-dio" - the BMP.

    Not going to do a complete build log as there are plenty out there on the Trumpeteer kit rather I wil focus on aspects of the building where i use aftermsrket parts or do mods

    Quarter master's list:
    Fruil tracks - I just can't stand vinyl
    Panzer art roadwheels - details on the kit vers are indisticnt
    Miniarm bmp 2 correct set for commander's cupola - crispier details on ir lights etc.
    Et models PE - details
    SARAB 2 active protection systems from AGV models ( if i completely mess up building one myself ) becoming more prevalent on MBT, AFVs and even Technicals around the period the dio takes place.
    Scratched impro armor on sides. same as above but will prob have been added a a first go - to solution for the crew to give some (mostly moral) support aginst the growing threat of ATGMs from the rebs.

    Using Miniarm replacement parts


    The miniarm replacement parts (very light gray and pinkish resin and PE) mostly in place:
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    Try as I might, I could not get the Miniarm PE Bracket to fit properly and To get it to link the light up with the gun barrel would not be feasible so I thinned out the kit part and used that, So Miniarm light and trumpeteer bracket.

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    After a bit of fiddling the wiring and bracket is finally in on the commander's cupola

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    good crisp details on the gun mantlet and the brass barrel is fine on the Miniarm set

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  • Steven
    SMF Supporters
    • May 2018
    • 589

    #2
    Good thing the fenders on the SAA BMPs are getting a beating IRL because I am crap at assembling PE.....[ATTACH]345424[/ATTACH]
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    • Steven
      SMF Supporters
      • May 2018
      • 589

      #3
      Fenders are in (Hurrah) as well as the exhaust grille
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      • Guest

        #4
        Steven, are there seats left at the front ?
        Looking fwd to this, sure it's going to set the scene on the dio

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        • Steven
          SMF Supporters
          • May 2018
          • 589

          #5
          The more the merrier, mate - be glad to have you

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          • papa 695
            Moderator
            • May 2011
            • 22788

            #6
            Nice start Steven

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            • Steven
              SMF Supporters
              • May 2018
              • 589

              #7
              Thanks guys
              Diverging slightly from kit assembly
              I am scratching impro armor for the sides - basically baskets made of - well whatever metal e the crew or field maintenance could get thier hans on and then filled with slaps of concrete cf:
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              So, evergreen and PE from an old verlinden racks for the m113:
              - Wip

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              I am going to batter these quite a bit when done as they would take beating irl
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              • scottie3158
                • Apr 2018
                • 14254
                • Paul
                • Holbeach

                #8
                Steven,
                Count me in, your off to a great start.

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                • Guest

                  #9
                  Good idea Steven .

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                  • Steven
                    SMF Supporters
                    • May 2018
                    • 589

                    #10
                    Bit of work done on the turret - actually i am almost done save some minor details
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                    • papa 695
                      Moderator
                      • May 2011
                      • 22788

                      #11
                      Coming along very nicely.

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                      • BigGreg
                        SMF Supporters
                        • Apr 2018
                        • 2186

                        #12
                        Great detailing... i can't wait to see it finished...

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                        • minitnkr
                          SMF Supporters
                          • Apr 2018
                          • 7576
                          • Paul
                          • Dayton, OH USA

                          #13
                          A beauty. PaulE

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                          • Guest

                            #14
                            Nice Steven, like the bling certainly adds to the detail, along with the wiring to the light.

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                            • scottie3158
                              • Apr 2018
                              • 14254
                              • Paul
                              • Holbeach

                              #15
                              Steven,
                              Some very nice neat work

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