1934 Tank BT-7A /w 76 mm gun KT-28

[dierk]

Mar 14, 2016 12:30:37 GMT -5 @dogfish7 said:

Thanks Dierk! I shall do that. Things are kinda tight on Social Security.

Been there, done that, worn out the T-shirt. Hope things turn round for you soon.

[martslay]

Good luck with this model!
She is required)))
If information on the tank is necessary - address.

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Thanks Mart. I appreciate the offer. Already have a small book on this build already. Spade Ace tracks on order.

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Received a Care Package in the mail today with a resin 76 mm barrel and some machine guns. Won't say who, unless they want to admit it, but is very much appreciated! Thanks for the help! . Dug out the "Nutter Tool" today and made some bolt heads for some missing nuts on the front cast plate. Thanks for lookin.

[Leon]

Nice looking care package and nice work on the missing nuts Bruce!

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Thanks Leon! They aren't perfect, but neither am I.

[wbill76]

Mar 19, 2016 18:06:27 GMT -5 @dogfish7 said:

Thanks Leon! They aren't perfect, but neither am I.

As long as they pass the commissar's inspection, it's good enough to use! Nice progress Bruce.

[dierk]

Nice work Bruce! But I can tell from the picture those aren't resin - actually they look very much like the ones you find in a Hobbyboss T-35 kit.

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Either way, they are much better than the ones in this kit. Thanks.

[martslay]

My god! What titanic work Bruce. It can give pleasure? With model which costs $10?
It is difficult for me to understand it, but such work causes sincere admiration!
Good luck!

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Thanks Martin. That's what it's all about. Taking a rare, cheap or poor kit and making it better with scratch, resin, photo etch or other parts. Here are the decals supplied with the kit. Not sure of witch configuration to use yet. Guess it will be dependent on the year of usage and final build.

[deafpanzer]

I don't count rivets but I love yours!!

[martslay]

I am not ready to such feat. I always admired such modellers. Bravo!
Majority BT-7A with a tower of T-26-4 (as on model) has been let out in 1937-38. You will have a modification of model these years.
Considering that all RKKA have taken of 132 tanks advantage, with marking of BT-7A it is necessary to be careful (especially with strips). In 1941 on the majority her tanks just weren't.
Here one of authentic photos of marking:

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Thanks Andy and Martin. This tank seems to have been bolted together in most visible places, so the exclusion along the front section was a seriously left out detail by the kit manufacturer. I know..... what do I want for $10?? Anyhow, I'm glad I invested in the tool and can certainly use it for Armor and dioramas. That is an excellent shot of the Tank Star. Thanks Martin!

[dierk]

I like your additions Bruce! Starting to take shape.

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Tanks. Yesterday, went and worked on the wheels.

[martslay]

Hard work of Bruce. The whole day to drag wheels... You very strong person
GAZ-AAA very beautifully looks.

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Thanks Martin. Built the Gaz Truck ( Made by Ford) a couple years ago and thought it might make a good prop for back ground photos or Dioramas. I'm even weathering it now after 2 years sitting in the display case. Been working on putting some Mr. Surfacer 500 on the cast nose piece and cleaning body parts.

[Leon]

This is coming together nicely Bruce!

[dierk]

Your extra work is paying off!

[martslay]

Already the tank turns out
 
Good luck Bruce!

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Martin. What does the writing on the turret say??

[martslay]

Mar 24, 2016 9:02:07 GMT -5 @dogfish7 said:

Martin. What does the writing on the turret say??

Bruce, It is the correct inscription - "For Stalin" 

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Thanks Martin. I may try writing that on the Turret. Hope I can match the script.

[armorguy]

Great progressing here Bruce, I like the BT7 a lot. It looks primitive a bit like WWI tanks.

Rivet'n bolt along fella !

[wbill76]

Looking good Bruce! Adding the slogan would be a nice touch. Since these were hand-painted, you probably don't have to worry too much about getting it to look just right.

[martslay]

Mar 24, 2016 9:30:48 GMT -5 @dogfish7 said:

Thanks Martin. I may try writing that on the Turret. Hope I can match the script.

At you everything will turn out Bruce  

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Thanks for the vote of confidence. I'll give er a whirl.
Thought that some copper tubing would look better than the plastic ones, so cut, reamed and fit a set. All I have to do now is make some PE straps for the joiner.

[deafpanzer]

Huge improvement using real metal pipes!

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Thanks Andy. Cleaned them up, moved the pipes forward about a 1/32", made stainless straps and added a couple nuts on the strap clamps. Now, need to prime and rust the exhaust pipes.