T80 BV KIT BASH

[macmcconnell]

Thanks Tony over the last month here and there I added bits, The mud flaps are on front and rear how ever the large pre moulded items all have to go.The MG stowage on the turret was added the fuel drum mounts and loads of other stuff.

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.Well its been great to get back to some old fashion kit bashing and with the new T80BV due out soon I have to finish this, but I do have a cheeky small dio planned
Any one got pics of T80 BV S WITH SNOW ON.......NOW THERES A CLUE!

Rgs Mac

[bbd468]

Mighty fine scratch work Mac, its all comin together beautifully.

[wbill76]

oooo a clue, a clue! It's going to be a desert scheme, right?

Nice work there Mac, looking forward to seeing this one under paint.

[macmcconnell]

Thanks guys might see paint going on in the next few days......fingers crossed

Mac

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Jan 4, 2014 16:26:48 GMT -5 @dickyf said:

Bill or can we call you Sherlock?

More like 'Shirley',with a guess like that!!!!!

[wbill76]

Jan 4, 2014 17:15:24 GMT -5 @dickyf said:

Or one of Sherlock's brothers...Mobile, Retirement or Care eh?

I think Abandoned might be closer to the truth! Shirley, you jest!

[macmcconnell]

Well the weekend was dedicated to the T80BV, and I won as I write first drops of paint are drying it will be finished.
I have always admired those who can scratch build I sit on the edge with kit bashing this has been my hardest test yet the Likes of Dicky have inspired me to go further .

Well heres the Turret
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It was hard work and the hull is almost done I just have skirts to add but these will go on much later.
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Mac

[macmcconnell]

Dicky when people like you build whole vehicles from scratch I am always amazed and have a massive respect I tend to lend my talents to painting most days but the BV was fun to do many hour research.
I am afraid I sort of short passed the primer.....ooooooooooooops.

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Sorry about that but I think your forgive me for a green shot

Mac.........Build slow but paints fast

[macmcconnell]

Its well and truly under attack Dicky

Mac

[deafpanzer]

This is it!!! It is one of most cool looking Russian tank. So many modern Russian tanks to choose from and I can not build them all...

Yours is looking great!

[wbill76]

I think you've earned a pass on showing the obligatory primer shots Mac! Looks good under the green.

[macmcconnell]

Thanks Andy
Moving fast on this

Bill I gave it a quick flash in white primer I had run out of grey, post later before I go to much further on it

Mac

[bullardino]

Mighty fine job, Mac

[macmcconnell]

Thanks Luigi

Seeing as one of the guys who posts the most on my threads heres the first 2 pics of the BV under attack.
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This will be a vehicle that was moth balled then selected for destruction under the salt agreement.

I am trying to keep the weathering as in many of the pictures of abandoned Russian Tanks

Rgs Mac

[macmcconnell]

Forgot to add no normal chipping yet still got alloy work to do

[bullardino]

I agree with the honorable Mr. Francis, this is already sweet and I'm sure it will get better

[AndyArgent]

Wiow.that looks awsome Mac,really realistic looking rust for sure.

[Deano]

Amazing effect , could easily beleive you were looking at the real thing!

[macmcconnell]

Thanks Guys

Andy as you are master of the rusty rivet that will do for me.

Dicky I primed in white .only cos I had no grey. I then sprayed the thing chocolate brown put on 2 layers of hair spray I did try the AK stuff but it never works for me only the surface stuff, paints are bob on. Sprayed green with a Mr Hobby green mix.(lightgreen)
Rubbed away with hot water. I then added some rust filters in loose mini drops and then filtered the ERA and that's were were at.
Deano thanks for lookin in Luigi I can but try

Rgs Mac

[ceresvesta]

WOOOOOOAAAAA! I've missed this one! Always at the top Mac, incredible work so far.
Bookmarked.

[macmcconnell]

Well your here now Phil so welcome to the good bits

Rgs Mac

[wbill76]

I love the 'moth-ball-awaiting-DM' look you're going for here Mac, very nice.

[bbd468]

GAWD, that looks awesome Mac, So realistic!!

[macmcconnell]

Gary ,Bill thanks guys, I have a desk full of prepped parts to weather and rust

Mac

[AndyArgent]

Let the fun begin,we are all sitting comfortably.

[macmcconnell]

Thanks Andy hope I can keep the standard up

Mac

[Leon]

Just getting caught up Mac.Your rust effects look great.

[AverageJoe]

Awesome work

Joe

[Ray Dunakin]

Looking good so far!

[macmcconnell]

Thanks for dropping by

Leon,Ray and Joe Just on with some experimenting as this one will have skirts on its a good opportunity to practice some mud layers for application and colours to the green if it don't work out no one sees.

Mac