I have just gotten Trumpeter's BMP-1. So far it looks great. i am trying to pin down the dimensions and wanted to know if anyone has run across a turret diameter for it? So far, no luck for me. Look for a review and BLOG soon.

Can't wait for your BLOG. Thanks for sharing your feelings about this one.
Hopefully a BMP-2 will follow.

Olivier

HI JD;
Man this is Great, New Candy, and look at all the kits too pic from. After climbing around on the BMP-1 thats out in Neveda and takeing lots of notes the Turret spot on !
How does the Barrel look ? I have the Model Point Item and it has more Detail for the Missile Rail.
Looking forward to your follow up.

YOUR THE BEST DUDE ! CHEERS, MIKE.

Excellent news. Looking forward to seeing some feedback on this kit, given that it's now been out for a bit, it's surprising that there hasn't been much more out there on this.

I recently received this kit and although I haven't started building it properly yet here are some initial observations:

Turret - My initial impression was that it seemed too small, at least compared to my memory of other representations of this turret. I have the Esci BMP-1 and Zvezda BMD-1 though have yet to dig them out to compare directly. However when dry fitted to the two main hull halves it doesn't look too out of proportion, expecially when compared to photographs such as this http://milinme.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/syrtt-013.jpg.
I can take some comparison photos tomorrow if anyone is really interested.

Interior - There is no interior but the way Trumpeter has made the kit suggests there should be. All the hatches are moulded seperately and feature some basic interior detail. The rear doors even have the inside diesel fuel tanks sections as separate pieces. Maybe the interior would of brought the cost up to high and reduced sales or maybe it will be released seperately?

Tracks - Although I have only cleaned up about half a dozen links, each links clips together nicely and there is no need for any glue! So essentially they could be considered workable! I also have the recent HobbyBoss/Trumpeter T-26 which also features workable (MK style) tracks so I wonder if we might be seeing the start of a welcome trend here!

Not doubt someone better informed will do a more comprehensive review soon but so far I am impressed!

Nice information!
I also can´t wait to see your build log!

Today I´ve received Panda Hobby´s Tunguska!
I´m very excited!

greetings...
Soeren

mine just arrived today - cant speak about accuracy - but it looks a really superb and well engineered model - as in rear hull plate integral to the hull. it clicks together - cant wait to start it ....

nope i actually cant wait im starting now

I have got a ref book from the Armour in Detail series, called BMP 1, Fighting Vehicle, by Andrzej Marchlewski, ISBN 83-903182-1-0, it's very good, cost me £2.99.

It has some drawings in it, but I am not sure to what scale, looks a bit small for 1/35th, what size is the turret diameter on your kit ?, I will see if it matches anything in the book.

I have got a ref book from the Armour in Detail series, called BMP 1, Fighting Vehicle, by Andrzej Marchlewski, ISBN 83-903182-1-0, it's very good, cost me £2.99.

It has some drawings in it, but I am not sure to what scale, looks a bit small for 1/35th, what size is the turret diameter on your kit ?, I will see if it matches anything in the book.

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Hi Matt - turret at base is 43mm and at top is 33mm height is about 10mm

really crisp detailing on this one

That does look nice. I'm working on the Trumpy T-64 currently and it is by far the best Trumpeter kit I have worked on. The details are fantastic and the fit is perfect thus far. The BMP-1 is on my list.

Not even close to my drawings, so they are not 1/35th scale, which is a shame.

Here

http://weaponwars.ru/bmp-1/1.html

...you can find an interesting site about the BMP-1
There are lots of original pics and drawings

http://weaponwars.ru/bmp-1/12.html

http://weaponwars.ru/bmp-1/13.html

http://weaponwars.ru/bmp-1/14.html

http://weaponwars.ru/bmp-1/21.html

I hope this can be useful

Looks like a great model! I really can't wait to get it!
Jacques, thanks a million for this blog

I am doing research on the kit right now, just so you all know that it is not forgotten. i am dealing with my sisters wedding, so all the rest of life is on hold until Sunday!

The kit looks very good for the most part, MUCH more accurate than all earlier kits, and much better detail overall. There are some omissions simplifications I will cover in the review and blog. Worth the money for sure.

How is that for a nibble?

Yes Olivier, we will see a BMP-2. (or more than one)


greetings...
Soeren

Great news! Even better than the BMP-1 release!
Thanks for sharing

Any update on your review? Haven't seen much detailed info out there on this kit.

Regards,

John

Still working on it, still working on getting accurate measurements on the full scale vehicle while I work on the step by step review. I should hope to have it done Wednesday to submit.

How's that review coming along?