Bravo Olivier this is it.

Gulumik
To Zmodernizowany czolg T-72
http://www.morozov.com.ua/eng/body/t72mp.php
Na zdjecie kolumna modernizowanych przez Ukraincow czolgow
pierwszy T-84, drugi T-72MP trzeci T-72AG. Wszystka dodatkowa informacje znajdziesz na stronie podanej wyzej.
Na ile wiem konwersji nie ma.

Oliver and Taras
Thanks/Dzięki

It is fine version T-72!

Regards
Jarek

I have received turret from SP Designs - Thanks Sergej and Jacques!

HHHmmmm! Is the Skif turret THAT far off in shape/dimension? Does the SP DEsigns turret fit the Skiff turret ring?
Rick

Turret from SP Designs have almost the same dimension the ring what Skif.

Thankyou! The first side-by-side turret photo was accidently mis-leading as I had hoped. Very nice of you to clear that up. The gunner's hatch size is certainly in dispute,isn't it? Safe to assume SP design version is the most accurate?
Your workmanship of the build is outstanding and is very enjoyable to follow. Nice to watch someone enjoy a somewhat solitary project.
Cheers!
Rick

Thanks:)
Gunner hatch in Skif model it ....... no comment:)
I don't know what turret is better - first I must finished this turret from SP Designs
Regards
Jarek

SP Designs turret fits the SKIF hull, and the T-64 upper hulls SP Designs does. I know about the solid turret problems of the past and I made *%&# sure that Sergej set the turret ring up properly.

Also, a funny thing I found is that my Miniarm T-64 turrets I have are a little too big for the SKIF or SP Designs upper hulls. So this problem can happen to anyone...

next steps the built and model ready to paint:

Better photos:

Bath and primer:

Awesome build, Gulumik! Outstanding retro fit of commanders hatch.What primer did you use?
Cheers!
Rick

I have finished the model:

That is awesome. Great build Jarek. Really inspirational.

That is one handsome brute Jarek. Great finish. No unit or national marks?
Cheers!
Rick

Hey Bison,

Many Thanks in advance for any ID you can provide on these vehicles-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRUdse4bvvw

The title says 'T-64BM1' but the look of the wedge shaped turret applique arrays is that of a T-90 and I didn't think the Ukrainians operated those. It looks nothing like the more buxom Bulat/Oplot and it's not a T-64BV.

Anyone do one of these? Quite fancy the way it shapes up the ol' T-64 turret outline.


Thanks- G

No,Ukraine does not operate any T-90 tanks.Well yes,these tanks are known as the T-64B1M.

Thanks Jason,

I am curious, if you leave off the rubber (turret) skirt extensions is that what the video is showing?

To me, the entire applique package is different. It is smooth, it rides lower down on the turret and there doesn't appear to be a step between the add-on array and the turret proper.

That is what looks nice about the video tanks. They have a sleek, 21st century, semi-angular appearance rather than the Frankenstein, ad-hoc, look of the SKIF kit.

If you were to get say this-

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Miniarm-1-35-T-64BM-Bulat-Conversion-Set-Resin-PE-Detail-B35011-/112220716970?hash=item1a20e03faa:g:krEAAOSw2xRYPjOR

And just leave off the frill, would it be the same?

While I'm at it, does anybody make a camouflage net that looks like this-

https://youtu.be/wt75dXAaRWs?t=588

It looks like there is some kind of serpentine scrim woven into the netting rather than a conventional garnish (leaf) pattern.

If you look at this video-

https://youtu.be/ic6BIoadoG8?t=13

The 'winter white' version is even more interesting, like frozen icicles.

Appreciate any help.