What a wonderful job. I am awestruck at all the work you put into this kit. I did this kit with AEF interior parts probably 15 years ago and was happy with how it all came out. However, I didn't put nearly as much effort into the model as you did.

Great job again, can't wait to see it painted.

John

Hi all,
I started the painting and here are the first pics. It's far from completion and all your comments are welcome.









Sorry for the poor pictures due to the use of daylight.
Olivier

Looks nice!
I painted my BMP-2E with wrong colors. So it was more orange than sand and brown instead of green.

greetings...
Soeren

Hi all,
I think I'm done with this one but your opinion is welcome.

Here are some pictures









Olivier

That looks very good! I like the dirt-effect.
But the newer pictures have a greenish "tint". I hope, this is due to the lighting conditions.

greetings...
Soeren

Very good Olivier!

Maybe you can add some dark pinwashes to increase contrast. I think it would add some extra visual interest.

Don't get me wrong, you've done a great job sofar!

Hi Soeren, no change in the color. Maybe it is the color of the background that gives this impression.

Jurjen, I understand what you mean. I always fear to spoil the work done by overdoing the weathering. I'll try to enhance the contrast. Thanks your the comment.

Olivier

I finally posted in my site an article gathering in one page this Blog and the pictures.

You can see it in the Russia sub-section of the Kits section.

Olivier

Looks very fine!
I also should have a webpage for more webspace. (to post pictures)

Soeren

oliver

Deep respect from my part.
you did one hell of a üpdate"
bmp2 is on my to do list" as well
Don`t know when that will be.........................


chris

Very nice piece of art! Thank you for sharing it and you have my deep respect for all that fine work you put in that one!

I like detail. Very Impressive work !!! I typically build straight out of the box. I am ok with that. I at times go all out. Great research and detail. Maybe fabricate some new straps on outside of turret ? How many hours spent so far ? - Bobby

The best Bmp i have seen so far. I like the camo and weathering.

I have been a bit lazy with the straps but not all the BMP-2D I seen had straps.
Can't answer to the last question. In fact, a lot ! I even made a break as I was fed up with the amount of work to do. Every time, I opened my references books or looked at the pictures I found new details to add.

Thanks for the comments Marian and Adam. I don't think it's the best BMP over there but the best I did for sure.

Olivier

I have been a bit lazy with the straps but not all the BMP-2D I seen had straps.
Can't answer to the last question. In fact, a lot ! I even made a break as I was fed up with the amount of work to do. Every time, I opened my references books or looked at the pictures I found new details to add.

Thanks for the comments Marian and Adam. I don't think it's the best BMP over there but the best I did for sure

Olivier