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Iraqi BMP-1 - Trumpeter 1/35 Kit
VitorCosta
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Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: April 25, 2009
KitMaker: 31 posts
Armorama: 31 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 12:10 PM UTC
Hello friends,

My travel thru the dark side is going on and on, this time one from the “dark side of the dark side”

Some of you may remember a topic where i was asking for pictures to build an Iraqi BMP-1 camouflaged
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/211355&page=1
Well here it is, thank you all that helped me with your references/tips

This is an very beautiful AFV, and I don’t know why but the soviet/Russian machines have some “glamour”… well another one built with lots of fun doing it.

This is the Trumpeter 1/35 BMP-1, OOB, a nice kit but than can be improved with some extra parts (P.E. for example).

In the end I become very satisfied with the final result, I know that I could have done it better, but well there is always the next kit…

Well, I hope you like it, and all your constructive comments are welcome.

Thank you for looking

Best regards from Portugal

Vitor Costa


























jphillips
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Arizona, United States
Joined: February 25, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 12:13 PM UTC
Great looking BMP-1! What's your next project, have you decided?
VitorCosta
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Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: April 25, 2009
KitMaker: 31 posts
Armorama: 31 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 12:18 PM UTC
Hi

Yes i know it already, it will be an MC200 Saetta in 1/48 from Italeri for a costumer, regarding AFV's probably something with portuguese marks also for a costumer... i think!
For my own collection (like this BMP-1)... a Challenger I or a BTR-50... lets see
BBD468
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Texas, United States
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 03:39 PM UTC
Very nice fella, i really like what you've done here Vitor. I want to do a similar BMP myself...something like your suits my eyes.
bison126
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Correze, France
Joined: June 10, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 06:09 PM UTC
Very nice paint job Victor. I love the first picture with the background, it is looking actual.

Olivier
Karl187
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Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Joined: October 04, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 10:51 PM UTC
Excellent stuff Vitor- the camouflage and weathering are really well done and the setting is perfect for the BMP.
Kenaicop
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Nevada, United States
Joined: August 23, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 12:30 AM UTC
Nice job, very realistic looking
modelpanzer
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Portugal
Joined: October 20, 2008
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Posted: Friday, September 13, 2013 - 08:35 AM UTC
Fabulous my dear friend

José César
chefchris
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North Carolina, United States
Joined: February 06, 2006
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Posted: Friday, September 13, 2013 - 08:51 AM UTC
great work! It does look great with the picture as well...

Chris
SDavies
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England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: January 09, 2010
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Posted: Monday, September 16, 2013 - 02:17 AM UTC
Great model, thought that the original pic was a real BMP-1
Panzer-Ole
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Kobenhavn, Denmark
Joined: August 27, 2006
KitMaker: 155 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 04:42 AM UTC
Hi Vitor

Great model and very nice vignette. The first picture with the background is just perfect.

How was the build??

Ole
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