Decided to finish up this beast that has been sitting 1/2 completed on the shelves for more time than I'd care to admit. I used the majority of Eduards PE for it, only leaving off the extremely small stuff that I just can't seem to get a handle on...literaly! Also did a little scratch building here and there to help things out some. Not my best work by any means, but finished is better than perfect! This is the initial coat of Floquil Soviet Armor yellow, which will be followed by Warsaw Pact green and some black. More pics to follow. I know it has accuracy issues, but I enjoyed building it. Comments welcome.Thanks for looking "Q"

Moving right along.. I got the green color laid in, and also the black. I didn't like how it looked with the black so I sprayed over it. Mixed up some dark brown thinner, and laid in some grime/shadows. I'm out of practice. Looks a little too dark in some areas to me, but I can go back and fix it later. Just thought I'd share the progress thus far. Don't have to work tonight so I might be able to get some more done on it tonight provided the Mrs. doesn't have something else for me to do around the house Any-hoo, here is where it is thus far. Thanks for looking. Comments welcome. "Q"

Looks great so far Matt. What kit is it? Can't wait to see more pics....



Rich

Looks mighty tasty so far. The camo is a nice break from the almost omnipresent shades o' green.

-YL

I've always wanted to build one of those modern Russian tanks, but they look so daunting to build. Looks like you did a great job so far.

Thanks for the kudos. It's Dragon's old kit.

I was almost tempted to leave it overall yellow/tan, but decided I could have a little fun with the camo pattern.

I will admit there are a lot of pieces to this thing, but a little patience and some test fitting will result in a nice build. If you think these look daunting, try something Israeli Lots of goodies to add to those. Again, thanks for the kuds guys. "Q"

that paint job is really good ... shame there isnt more modern russian pieces to buy without add ons etc etc etc

Looking good so far, I like the colors, specially the sand color, I didn't know about that brand. Keep us posted. Thanks for sharing. Best regards

José

Continuing on with the T-80, I ran across another bottle of Floquil, Soviet Brown #2. I thought I would have a little more fun with the camo pattern and add this to the mix as well. Shot it right out of the bottle with no thinning. Went down very well, and was semi-transparent allowing the wethering already down to come thru slightly. I liked the way it came out. Got the road wheels and tracks installed, waiting for the flaps on the front to dry, as well as the rear fender so I can continue with weathering and some additional detail painting. Thanks for looking, comments welcome. "Q"

You've done a good job so far ! I guess this is not an "official" camo scheme but it looks fine, perhaps a bit flashy but I think that the weathering will tone it down.

Keep on posting
Olivier

Matt-- great creativity on your part. The paint job is superb.
Well done
DJ

lol when I read the first time I thought you said it was in 1/2 scale! Well nice build anyways.

I hope my T-72 looks half as good as this does!

I like it a lot Matt! I have a Dragon T-80 with the ERA and seeing yours makes me want to dig mine out. As far as accuracy goes, I think the fact that it makes more than a reasonable representation is just fine.

I can identify with the finished and perfection thing. I get so hung-up on whether it's absolutely accurate or perfect, I never seem to make it the finish line. I've given up on that and have decided to build for the fun of building.

Steve, Thanks for the kudos.

I have a really good friend who suffers from the same affliction. He will be building something, and be neck deep in reference material, cecking this and checking that. He spends the majority of the time checking things rather than building. In the amount of time he's done this, it isn't uncommon for me to have finished several kits while he is still "checking references." And he is a great builder. The things he checks for I would have no clue on a model if they were accurate. To each his own I guess. I just want to keep building and having fun. I have enough research headaches with work.. Thanks again, "Q"

Almost 100%. Did some more weathering on the beastie last night adding some minor chipping here and there, added the fuel drums and lines. Will add the AAMG tonight and call her good Another one in the books. Thanks for looking. "Q"

look pretty good for me
keep us update
Cheers
seb

I really like the subtleness of your chipping effect. Sometimes, I think that gets a little over done. Very realistic in MHO.

Steve,
Thanks for the kudos. I decided to keep it on the light side for weathering. I still need to add some dusting along the lower edge of the skirting, and roadwheels. That should just about do it for me. I agree with you on the overdone aspect of things. Less is more in my book. Thanks again, "Q"