Hey guys.

Wanted some input here. Been playing World of Tanks for a while now and I've taken a liking to two of my most used tanks, the T-26 and BT-7. Was wondering what my best bet would be for building them.

Got my hands on a Zvezda T-26 mod 1933. How is it? I was also looking at one of the Eastern Express T-26's. I've heard things about EE, but the sprue pics I saw left me with the impression that it wasn't too bad. Saw an Italeri T-26, but kit was dated 1998?

As for the BT-7. I've seen the Zvezda offering, I kind of like zvezda. Have seen the Tamiya BT-7 but I don't know if it's worth getting. Is it an older kit?

Thanks.

A bit off topic, but anyone know about the cyber hobby JSU-122?

Have a look at the link below for a decent round up of a lot of soviet light tank kits

http://ampsnz.hobbyvista.com/articles/Research/WWII/Russia/Tank/Russian%20Light%20Tank%20Kits.htm

The Tamiya BT-7 is a newer and better kit than other BT-7 kits and comes with tamiya easy build quality, but then it costs far more so you need to decide how much you want to spend.

The JSU-122 kit is an old one and if I remember correctly had accuracy issues with the lower hull.

The later orange box JSU-152 3 in 1 kit featured an improved lower hull (and lets you build the 152, 122 or 122S) as well as coming with some figures. See the link below (just the first I pulled off google, not a shop recomendation)

http://www.modelarmour.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=526:cyber-hobby-jsu-152-3in1&catid=37:kits&Itemid=60

hope this helps

Thanks. The orange box was the one I was looking at.

ISU series. Tamiya is better and more accurate but more $$$. DML is dated, orange boxed is better, I loved them, and they are cheaper but more work to make look nice. Zvezda's kits are more accurate than DML, not as nice as Tamiya, and a bit cruder overall.

BT-7...Tamiya may be more expensive, but you will get a MUCH nicer kit. Italeri/Zvezda kit is a good base, but those tracks will HAVE to be replaced (they are almost impossible to work with.)

I know it is $$$, but in both cases save up your money for a nice experience unless you want the challenge of scratchbuilding and trouble shooting (and I am serious, maybe you do).

I love WoT as well, play nearly every day. I am up in the Tier 8-9 stuff.

Thanks. I guess my next purchase is the Tamiya BT-7.

I think I know what I want to do with the kits. Not sure how accurate the info is, but according to info on wikipedia BT-7's and T-26's were used during the invasion of Manchuria. Such as the 6th Guards Tank Army, Transbaikal Front which were moved to mongolia before the invasion.

as i know of the tamiya BT-7 is a all new kit i had the zevda kits in my opinion its a terrible kit

Hi,
The Zvezda and Italeri 1933 model T-26 are pretty much the same kit - Zvezda have added link and length tracks at some point. It's a bit of a mish-mash of different versions and the hull is too narrow by about 1.5mm.
As previously stated both the Tamiya BT-7 and ISU-152 are better than the other kits available, but seriously more expensive as well. The main drawback of the Cyber Hobby ISU-152 is that the road-wheels are 1mm too small - but accurate replacements are available from Miniarm.
If you want any reference material for any of the above, drop me a PM.
Cheers,
Dierk

Hey guys, bringing this topic back up because I have a question.

Where can I get Eduard PE online store wise? I'm specifically looking for #35421 BT-7. Never bought after market stuff before and I either buy my kits in store or from ebay stores I've used many times. Thanks.

I think I know what I'm gonna do now. Found a good price on an Eastern Express BT-7A and will also be getting a Tamiya BT-7 with Eduard PE. Found a good build log for the Eastern Express kit with some helpful weathering/scratch building tips. Will probably be awhile, but I promise to do a build log for the T-26 and both BT-7's. I even found a MS-1 (T-18) kit that I bought with the BT-7A!

You might be able to find it on eBay, eventually. You could order direct from Eduard but they have a minimum order of 20 or 25 bucks I think. Failing that, ever so slightly more expensive, but no minimum order lucky model
Hope this helps,
Dierk

Thanks. I think I just may get it off lucky model.

I'm in the same boat. Actively play WoT and fell in love with the T-26. I look forward to pics of yours!!!