Soviet IT-1 Missile Tank

[c3p0]

In the midst of the Cold War the USSR was looking to build a Tank Destroyer using cutting edge technology with the hull of the           T-62 MBT . It resulted in one of the most odd vehicles that any Soviet Tanker assigned to would probably like to forget, the Mighty IT-1 Missile Tank. the Kit is by Trumpeter and the build is by this service bot. The T-62 was equipped with a 115mm smooth bore gun but this was replaced on this vehicle with 12 DRAKON missiles and a complicated launcher. From what little I could find out about these vehicles I can only assume the feelings that a brave Soviet Tank Commander would get from being assigned one of these is the feeling that many of us had when we first tasted "New Coke" and knew it was just a bad idea. The kit itself came packaged with additional wrappings on small parts which was really nice. Here we go...

[TRM]

Here's one you don't see every day!! Off to a great start too!! Keep it going!

[c3p0]

Apr 15, 2016 16:23:32 GMT -5 TRM said:

Here's one you don't see every day!! Off to a great start too!! Keep it going!

I am being guided by the steel fist of Stalin. LOL

[Leon]

Nice start c3p0! I'm always up for the unusual looking.

[dierk]

I'll be watching this! It's soviet and drives the needle of my weird-o-meter wild!

[moramarth]

From what little I could find out about these vehicles I can only assume the feelings that a brave Soviet Tank Commander would get from being assigned one of these is the feeling that many of us had when we first tasted "New Coke" and knew it was just a bad idea.

It appears to have a similar effect on modellers - Hannant's currently have it on Special Offer at one-third off, but even at twenty quid it's been hanging around for a while... 

Cheers,

M

[wbill76]

Weird and wonderful! Should be fun!

[c3p0]

Progress has been a little slower than I would have wanted it to be. The direct reason for this is the imposed sanctions that have been placed on me unjustly and I feel without due cause. Translation: Wife got mad at me. In order to rectify this situation I have been doing more its all about her things. Anyway back to the IT-1. I got the fenders and photo etch parts on the lower hull. These went on great just had some difficulty getting the protective film off of them. This can be attributed directly to my clumsiness. The parts have been fitting together great with no major issues. Thus far I really recommend this kit based on its ease of build. Also if you get this kit you will be well prepared while at a party with friends and some the pretty girl looks you in the eye and asks"You got a Cold War Era Soviet IT-1?"

[wbill76]

Sounds like you're holding up well under the current regime there 3PO! One trick you can do with the Trumpeter PE is only remove the front portion of the film, leave the back on. This helps with cutting the parts off the fret as well...no pinging!

[c3p0]

Apr 21, 2016 13:50:05 GMT -5 wbill76 said:

Sounds like you're holding up well under the current regime there 3PO! One trick you can do with the Trumpeter PE is only remove the front portion of the film, leave the back on. This helps with cutting the parts off the fret as well...no pinging!

Thanks I did a review of my stash and found 2 more trumpeter kits with same packing on the photo etch. This will be very helpful.

[wing_nut]

Wife got mad at me.

HAHA, yeah that's gonna happen no matter what. We've all been there. Good work so far.

[c3p0]

Thanks Wing Nut!

[c3p0]

Progress has continued on this mighty machine. I got a coat of gray primer then a coat of matt black. The tracks are being assembled slowly to try to make them look a little better than my previous tracks. Thus far the carpet monster has not taken any parts of the IT-1 into the abyss. I had trouble using the photo etch for the top light install so I improvised by filing down a circular part from the spares and installing it as a mount. I also opted to leave off the log on the rear because no matter how it is mounted you can see it is hollowed out and it looks bad.

[deafpanzer]

Looking good! Amazing that they used just one rocket for this... suppose there were few enemy tanks approaching? I find it interesting...

[c3p0]

Apr 26, 2016 12:39:56 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

Looking good! Amazing that they used just one rocket for this... suppose there were few enemy tanks approaching? I find it interesting...

Yeah they could carry between 13-14 depending on the source. Also this missile needed a certain distance to arm so unlike the big gun it could not be used for close quarter combat. Sometimes the best drawing board ideas don't work in the real world.

[c3p0]

Ok got a little more done. The first coat of my interpretation of Soviet 1960's green has been applied. The tracks are a tight fit and due car must be used to get them exact in placement as i see no extras. I have completed on side and have fitted them but not glued to the tank until after painting. So far i really like the fit of the kit unlike my experience on more advanced kits this one is turning out to be just my speed. Go Trumpeter!! Even the wife gave my a thumbs up..latter I did discover this was her letting me know she found her car key ..but at that moment I was Da Man! Stay tuned for more intellectually low comments on the skill of modelling!

[Leon]

Nice work on the track and paint looks good!

[c3p0]

Apr 27, 2016 17:46:10 GMT -5 Leon said:

Nice work on the track and paint looks good!

Thanks Leon I appreciate that.

[wbill76]

Can't go wrong with a green machine! Keep at it no matter what hand signals you might receive in the future!

[c3p0]

I have made progress on the IT-1! I must report I was wrong about there only being enough track lengths per side. I put more in the bag for the second side than the first so the kit does give you more then enough. I got the top coat of paint on and I relly like the green it was a combo of Mig dark green base and light base. I have enjoyed building this because its different and something you don't see very much even on the web.

[deafpanzer]

Tracks are looking better now. You are getting closer to the finish line!

[wbill76]

Getting close to the finish on this one. Definitely has that 'odd-ball' look and feel to it.

[Leon]

Looking fantastic!!!

[armorguy]

Unique model my friend, and it's yours !

[c3p0]

I will be weathering in this weekend after yard work.

[thug626]

Check. Check. Check. Still there?