Good day all
I wanted a quick build and something interesting, so I picked this kit out and found there just wasnt much data on it, but thanks to a few, pictures were found and I was able to start, I will have to Make a few things, but it wont be that bad, The only add on I am useing is Friul Tracks and scraps from my stock:








Now I did make a change to the main radar mast and drilled in pins to keep it on the stands













There a couple of extra antenna's I have to make and also all of the drive train. I work on the tracks when the news is on. Hope you like it its different
Jim

Sorry for the blurry pictures I just came in from outside and was sun blinded

I'm sure you'll make good use of these pics

Here's another one :



Frenchy

Frenchy
You are the best: If you should find an over head shot of that side there seems to be mods done, there is another small mast and an areial that can either raised or folded, I cant be sure from the pictures you last sent. Also I love those blogs there are so much information, but alas I can not read Russian and the translator is slow.
Thanks again
Jim

Interesting subject! Keep it up

Small update: Its going to take 2 sets of Furi tracks to make one set, MT-AT is long. also working on casting brackets for the areial antenna, and I dont like the way they came out so back to the drawing board






should have problems resolved tomorrow
Jim

What does that thing do ??!!

Jim,

I think there are early and late versions of this vehicle. Two pics clearly do not show the telescoping antenna that you are trying to scratchbuild (and, BTW, other SP Designs kits have that antenna), but they have the "bulge" box between the drivers hatches. Those with the telescoping antenna do NOT have the box. I am guessing the "Box" is a replacement antenna...Satellite maybe?

might make your build easier...

Radar, or jamming. I think it is still classified as finding information is very diffucult. I like different things and the Russians always never dissapoint. Thanks all for the comments
Jim

It is used to track and locate enemy radar and communications equipment.

Jacques
Thanks for the advice, which kits are you speaking of? also the information on the antenna is for communications between radar units I was told.
Thanks
Jim

The Rubicon is used to detect enemy radar and track it back to the source so it can be destroyed. It is a passive system. The US navy uses a similar system to it, right down the to angles of the radar surfaces. It needs at least 2 systems to work, better with 3 or more.

Did you modify the "turret" plate? It looks like you cut notched into the front "bumper". I cannot get my radar to standup totally straight.

Oh, and kit 251 has the antenna you are trying to make.

Jacques
Yes you have to notch or cut the posts that stop the radar from going backwards, I have notched the, but I will cut them down , just have't got to that yet
Jim

sorry all doing some rework on the antenna hopefully be back up tomorrow
Jim

looks good

Talked with Sergej. He says the KIT represents a early vehicle and what you are trying to make, with the antenna, is the LATE version. Just so you know.

Thanks Jacques:
I relized this was a later version when I started. I just went this route beacuse it was different.

here are a couple of updates: useing an antenna from another SP Designs kit. If you dont have one of their kits I would try one. They build into a nice kit when done and the price is right for a resin kit, with as much detail that comes with it:





antenna up and down, now I will make one with out the cover.
Jim

Interesting object and good looking kit....Good luck Jim....

Hey Jim,

Glad you are having fun and enjoying the build.

Sergej said this: "...need to add the telescopic mast, rework read box a little (part #39), and make the rear spare boxes on the roof."

Comm entanna raised and uncovered



It will go higher.
I need a new camera....
Jim

LOL. You sound a little frustrated Jim.

I hate a blurry picture. and my camera is 6 years old I would like to get the SLR type where you can chang lens but the cost is to high. Oh Well
Here is waht the antenna is supposed to look like, I had 4 wires going the wrong way



A Senior moment
Now for a tool box and I may open the drivers and commanders harches, just haveing too much fun
Trick or Treet Ya all

JIm

Hi all, ben awhile scince I have posted: Here are the latest, I am at the boring part, makeing the tracks and a couple more details. I am close to being readry for the paint>












I did open 1 hatch for a commander.

That's a very impressive build Jim. For the Friul tracks , just be patient, the result will be worth taking the time needed to drill out these axis holes

Well, I got the base coat on and I need to work on some seames and do some clean up before the final coat. And I am out of pudy.
Here is something that I hope will brighten your day.









More later
Jim

Hre is latest and greatest, still have to finish tracks, but I have one side done and then final touch up and call this one done. Its been a fun build so far:







This last picture, what are thease racks for?


as today is black friday, here is the international symbol for marriage

Jim