Hey,

I stumbled upon this picture but not being a Russian armor expert I kind of have problems identifying the exact vehicle type. My best guess is it's a BTR-60 but which version exactly?

Also, the gun seems to be a ZSU-23, right?



Thanks a bunch!
Cristian

Cristian, that actually looks like a BTR-70. Longer in the back end than a -60. And that does appear to be twin 23's on the turret. That would be a cool build.

Regards,

Ian

BTR-70 for sure, single side access door gives it away. The gun is a ZU-23, ZSU-23 is a self propelled AA gun.

You can also notice the turret armor made with welded BMP-2 hull top access hatches...I guess this one is Afghan.

Here's a similar Afghan combo based on a BTR-60PB (also used by Iran) :



H.P.

Thank you, guys for the lightning fast answers!

Cheers,
Cristian

To get back to this... Is anybody aware of a BTR-70 kit with Afghan decals in 1:35?

Thanks!
Cristian

Hello Cristian,
I'm building this subject right now using DMLs old BTR-70 kit and a resin ZU-23-2 from Storm Miniatures, although if I was starting it today I'd go with Trumpeter for both.
This is the camo scheme I'll be attempting http://s378.photobucket.com/user/german1963/media/BTR70_56_Afghanistan1.jpg.html

Sean

That's a cool camo scheme, no doubt!

What decals are you planning to use? Also, do you happen to have more reference images?

Thanks!
Cristian

I don't think I'll be putting any markings on this one.
Bison or Star decals may have something appropriate for ANA or the like if you're so inclined.

Sean

Psychedelic camo, hurts the eyes ;-)

Cristian,
sorry, I missed that you had asked about additional refs .
This is the website where I first saw the photo http://panzer35.ru/forum/22-2260-1 , the third response down had a link to a very useful shot from behind but the link seems to be broken.
Here's another take on the camo scheme http://www.modellversium.de/galerie/22-militaer-fahrzeuge/9753-btr-80-zvezda.html

Sean

I can hardly believe it but I managed to find the second shot from behind !
http://s148.photobucket.com/user/Revi_photos/media/PICT0252.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2
Now I see I can get away with some broken weld beads rather than having to model the hinges on the BMP hatch armor .

Sean

Thank you so much, Sean! These will certainly help!

WIll you be hand-painting the camo or do you have a secret technique?

My first thought was to try applying it freehand but I'm not sure my airbrush skills are up to it. Masking may be a workable option as shown here to great effect http://www.network54.com/Forum/110741/thread/1390549374/BRDM-2+Afghanistan+1-35

Sean