Going underground: "BMP in Aleppo ll"
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The only reason I prefered those two was that the figure's head was central to the scene. It seemed to concentrate the interest towards the middle .
Hello Chaps
thanks for the likes and comments
Today wil wil be looking at the figures for the dio - som of which I have not touched since 2021 so A bit of recap is in order:
The Rebs:
The Casualty:
Was originally vearing a Baclava but I used Magic Sculp to cover it with the more appropriate Arab keffiyeh - you can still see the edges of the Balaclava in the Photos
Guy Observing the BMP:
He is in the latter stages of Completion and just need a sling for the AK he got a new head form Hornet and like the casualty I added beard using magic Sculp.
old pic 2018 to show his role peering through the destroyed wall
2024:
His Commanding Officer
Still need some work - not to mention a head -he will be standing next to the guy peering around the corner giving orders on the Com to the guys in the Tunnels below.
Once again Hornet Heads were used w. added beard
Regime BMP crew:
Regime BMP crew members discussing map details, oblivious to the fact that they are being watched -rebs are peering from behind a wall and a cut away section of the diorama will show further rebs amassing in tunnels below. The two crew members are from Miniart with some conversions - the map will be spread out onto the drivers hatch.
thanks for watching
thanks for the likes and comments
Today wil wil be looking at the figures for the dio - som of which I have not touched since 2021 so A bit of recap is in order:
The Rebs:
The Casualty:
Was originally vearing a Baclava but I used Magic Sculp to cover it with the more appropriate Arab keffiyeh - you can still see the edges of the Balaclava in the Photos
Guy Observing the BMP:
He is in the latter stages of Completion and just need a sling for the AK he got a new head form Hornet and like the casualty I added beard using magic Sculp.
old pic 2018 to show his role peering through the destroyed wall
2024:
His Commanding Officer
Still need some work - not to mention a head -he will be standing next to the guy peering around the corner giving orders on the Com to the guys in the Tunnels below.
Once again Hornet Heads were used w. added beard
Regime BMP crew:
Regime BMP crew members discussing map details, oblivious to the fact that they are being watched -rebs are peering from behind a wall and a cut away section of the diorama will show further rebs amassing in tunnels below. The two crew members are from Miniart with some conversions - the map will be spread out onto the drivers hatch.
thanks for watching
As my main focus is the finish the rooms in the building and then mount it on the base I have focused on finishing the Casualty, as groundwork i.e. rubble, needs to added around it,
Here is a far as i have gotten- jacket and flesh parts are in oills the trousers (will be in woodland Camo ) will be in Acrylic
Stay safe
Steven
Here is a far as i have gotten- jacket and flesh parts are in oills the trousers (will be in woodland Camo ) will be in Acrylic
Stay safe
Steven
Great work on the figures Steven, nice progress 
have fun
have funHello Chaps
Hope the weekend finds you well.
The Casualty is nearing completion only a diluted "camo Wash" for the Trousers remains (not done in pics) - I use Citadel but there are others, finishing his personal weapon and final mounting remains.
If you will pardon the morbidity, this will be his final resting place
See ya'
Hope the weekend finds you well.
The Casualty is nearing completion only a diluted "camo Wash" for the Trousers remains (not done in pics) - I use Citadel but there are others, finishing his personal weapon and final mounting remains.
If you will pardon the morbidity, this will be his final resting place
See ya'
hello all
I have been quiet but not idle-Some recent pics - I am going to leave the building for now and concetrate on finishing the BMP:
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I have been quiet but not idle-Some recent pics - I am going to leave the building for now and concetrate on finishing the BMP:
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Loving the development of this!
Steve
Steve
Hello all
I find myself slightly baffled. I posted an update on the base and building using the mobile app version of the forum and can only find it there, are the web and - app version not synched?
Oh well, onwards and upwards. I have been focusing on the BMP lately, as the building is about 90% done.
Majority of the PE is now done:
I was contemplating using PE for the fenders but as they will be supporting e weight of the DIY side armor i dared not risk it.
Using PE allows for some realistic damage - here the rear fording stabilizer - they take a beating when the vehicle is used in an urban setting.
broke the LH rear idler axis - needs to be completely reconstructed from a evergreen rod anchored in the hull and combined with part of the kit axis housing - I dare not trust a simple glue - on - repair as I will be using friul metal tracks.
I like adding wiring to the lights.
DIY side armor in stages of weathering - Syrian Regime BMP and MBT crews would produce these at field workshops and fill the "pocket" with concrete slabs, bricks, tiling etc to offer stand - off protection from various anti-tank weapons.
Thanks for watching - leave a comment if you feel like it.
I find myself slightly baffled. I posted an update on the base and building using the mobile app version of the forum and can only find it there, are the web and - app version not synched?
Oh well, onwards and upwards. I have been focusing on the BMP lately, as the building is about 90% done.
Majority of the PE is now done:
I was contemplating using PE for the fenders but as they will be supporting e weight of the DIY side armor i dared not risk it.
Using PE allows for some realistic damage - here the rear fording stabilizer - they take a beating when the vehicle is used in an urban setting.
broke the LH rear idler axis - needs to be completely reconstructed from a evergreen rod anchored in the hull and combined with part of the kit axis housing - I dare not trust a simple glue - on - repair as I will be using friul metal tracks.
I like adding wiring to the lights.
DIY side armor in stages of weathering - Syrian Regime BMP and MBT crews would produce these at field workshops and fill the "pocket" with concrete slabs, bricks, tiling etc to offer stand - off protection from various anti-tank weapons.
Thanks for watching - leave a comment if you feel like it.
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Lovely detailing going on there Steve. Very impressive.
Looking very good. Love the damage.
Great detailing. Damage is not easy to replicate realistically, yours looks great.
Steven,
Your attention to detail is making this an excellent build.
Your attention to detail is making this an excellent build.
Thank you Gents
The vehicle will be in a general state of disrepair, leaky gaskets on the roadwheels, smashed headlight and the damage on the rear.
The dio takes place in 2013 at this point in the War Assad¨s fleet of MBT's and BMP's was dwindling, due to an influx of ATGMs into rebel hands. Remaining vehicles were in near constant use with little time for any major repairs bar any major engine or transmission problems hull damage etc. "If it drives send it to the front" seems to be the prevailing philosophy.
'till next time
take care
The vehicle will be in a general state of disrepair, leaky gaskets on the roadwheels, smashed headlight and the damage on the rear.
The dio takes place in 2013 at this point in the War Assad¨s fleet of MBT's and BMP's was dwindling, due to an influx of ATGMs into rebel hands. Remaining vehicles were in near constant use with little time for any major repairs bar any major engine or transmission problems hull damage etc. "If it drives send it to the front" seems to be the prevailing philosophy.
'till next time
take care
That's a great result Steven, some lovely detailing to ogle!
Steve
Steve
Hello All
as my possibilities for regular updates are severely limited due to time constrains ATM, I am letting this thread be dormant and I am unsubscribing to it as of today .
whether I will pick it up again is to be decided - the build process is by no means stalled but i simply do not have the time to post about it with any meaningful regularity these days.
thanks for all the comments and reactions on the thread - cheers
Steve
as my possibilities for regular updates are severely limited due to time constrains ATM, I am letting this thread be dormant and I am unsubscribing to it as of today .
whether I will pick it up again is to be decided - the build process is by no means stalled but i simply do not have the time to post about it with any meaningful regularity these days.
thanks for all the comments and reactions on the thread - cheers
Steve
Steven, no worries mate we will be here waiting.
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