Firstly apologies, I posted in the photography section as I was reading how to upload a photo so repeated here.

I know there is a work in progress going on in another post but just wanted to post this one here.

I cant take credit for the build. my good friemd Haydn did it in the early 90's based on the fuzzy photos available at the time. He used the DML T-72 and T-80 kits.

I find it remarkable the detail he got right based on that limited amount of information available back then. His detail on the autoloader is superb, and yet he initially had it hidden under a tarp.

I have always wanted a kit of this and admired his, and he gratiuosly donated it to me recently, as he claims it fits in better with my 1/35 collection than his 1/72 collection. I am eternally gratefull.

With his permission I have repainted it, to match into my mdern Russian collection so I take full responsibility for the inadequacies of that finish.









I know a plastic kit will eventually come, but this will always be a treasure of mine. Thanks Haydn

Your friend did a great job indeed.. it looks really nice.

I'd love to have a kit of that, also.. Hope Trumpeter has this on their agenda

Hisham

Congratulations to your friend and a huge thanks to him as well as now the "scratch build law" can apply : whenever you complete a scratchbuilt model a plastic company release theirs soon!

The paint job is good looking too.
Olivier

That's one fantastic project and very well done,
I really like this, all aspects of the build are done to a very high quality


Regards

Dan

Superb finish! I wish I had a friend, like that.

I reckon you've done a great finishing job on your friends build- excellent stuff!

Hi Scott,
That looks really neat. Your re-decorating job hasn't taken away any detail.
A great addition to your collection, and top marks to your mate Haydn, As
you say a superb scratch build from very limited reference material.