Trumpeters T80 B

[macmcconnell]

I really wanted the BV but while in Germany I picked up a T80B the BV has the reactive armour.
The kit is well under way as while the wife and her best mate from back in the day relived past years I set to work on this kit. I have made a few changes New brass smoke dischargers brass antenna and I removed the side skirt mounts. was going to post pics to day but no batts in camera. Will get pics up ASAP its a fine kit.

Rgs Mac

[macmcconnell]

Thanks Dicky I only got the one he still has 2 more so I was not greedy well heres the box art.
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DSC09373 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.
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DSC09375 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.
Above the remains of the etch and below the track single link,i shall get the new Trumpeter T80 workable tracks

[doogsatx]

Waiting for the BV myself, but can't wait to see this one unfold!

[macmcconnell]

You wont be disappointed I got this as a test run before the BV I am going to do it as a part stripped vehicle so all the fuel cells will be removed plus other bits. I had to remove the side skirt mounts as they were pre moulded.
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DSC09376 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.
I also left some wheel stations empty for later plans.
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DSC09382 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.
Weld lines moulded rubber on the road wheels I find better mounting points for the top rollers are inscale unlike on the exact kit.
Well of to do some other things will bung some more pics up later.

Rgs Mac

[Leon]

Nice start on the T80 Mac.Looking forward to seeing this come together.

[paulh]

That's definitely one for the list.
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[macmcconnell]

Thanks guys heres another shot

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DSC09377 by macmcconnell[/urt], on Flickr.
The only problem I had was with the sight unit right forward leg being to short.

[deafpanzer]

Loving it!!! I am so torn which first modern Russian tank should I get... T-80 or T-90. Maybe T-72... so many choices. Don't ask me to build them all! LOL

You have my attention of course!

[doogsatx]

Mac - is that PE included with the kit?

Andy - Well, I'm really looking forward to the T-80BV. The included scheme options are singing to me...

[macmcconnell]

Thanks again guys Theres a good set of PE with the kit ,but I added smoke grenade dischargers and the antenna.
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DSC09387 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.

Rgs Mac

[danb]

Nice 1 Mac another stunner in the making buddy glad ya doing your bit to keep trumpy towers going and keeping Dicky in a job too lol

Dan B

[macmcconnell]

Thanks Dan Dicky the smoke grenades are from voyager they do empty and full. I think most people are waiting for the BV, I hope Trumpeter will give us a T72 with ERA bricks as well.
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DSC09385 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.
Still loads to do

Rgs Mac

[wbill76]

Moving right along Mac! Will this one be joining your 'junkyard of doom' scenario or do you have other plans for it?

[macmcconnell]

Not sure bill might get its own space but it will be abandoned.
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DSC09378 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.
Really is a nice kit I cant wait for the BV.

Rgs Mac

[jackh]

Looks like a nice kit Mac and some fine work so far.

[TRM]

Lookin really good there Mac!! All they extras will pay off in the end!! Teach that Trumpy kit who's Boss!!

[bullardino]

Nice one, I have to follow. The build looks gorgeous

[macmcconnell]

Thanks Jack its a good kit,TRM its a real treat to build, Luigi so much ahead to do. The kit has options check out the engine bay.

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DSC09380 by macmcconnell, on Flickr.

I want an engine ........................Sounds like a job for Dicky.?

[bullardino]

You could go for a removed engine look. At least if you plan to make a relict

[Deano]

Nice clean building work Mac , I like the engine bay being an option.

[doogsatx]

Mac, did you end up snagging the Trumpy workable track set? Ordered one with my BV since I'm not a fan of glue-static indy links (workable or GTFO!)

[macmcconnell]

Thanks guys might have some more movement soon on this.

Still waiting for tracks should have um next week

Mac

[macmcconnell]

Hope to have it in my hands next week Dicky, However some thing real big just docked in the model room and its Firkin Huge! and it aint German..........or my Rear

Mac

[doogsatx]

Mac - I got my BV yesterday and looking over it has given me a new resect for the buildup you've got underway. The parts count is just NUTS!

[macmcconnell]

Thanks guys kits are as you say ...nuts but well worth the build see the T64 BV on the way just need a T72 ERA and life is good. just lookin at engine bay on T80s but need some detail any good pics out there?

[1721lancers]

Mac cool build up till now. Just how many parts are in there?

Check this place out, it's a civilian repair shop for the T72/T80 tanks, and on or two other oddities 

englishrussia.com/2012/01/06/tank-repair-factory-in-saint-petersburg/


Paul 

[macmcconnell]

Thanks for the Link Paul that's a good site that's what kicked me off on my current rust phase. I could do with some line drawings I have become a bit of a fanatic on collecting T80 info. Your help most welcome mate

Rgs Mac

[1721lancers]

Try this place then:

www.the-blueprints.com/search/T-80/


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Cheers