Hey everyone, I'm getting ready to build the SKIF BTR-152E with the dual 14.5mm guns and wanted to know what to look out for. I've read the rear suspension can be a pain, any tips would be great. I have the Eduard pe set for the kit too so I imagine that will help a bunch. Thanks for any help
-Seth

Hi;
First id replace the kits Gun Barrels, with RBs 14.5mm items.
The Gun tub was a little too thick in my kit, i havent seen the etch set, so i cant comment on them. Overall the kit is slighty too thick plastic wise, so on my kit i thined a lot of the kits parts. Also i Super Detailed the Cab on my kit with Extra Gear, the only thing that i would also look for is a set of A.M Tires.

GOOD LUCK; MIKE.

Thanks for the info Mike, I would like to upgrade the guns, but we'll see what happens. Heck maybe if this looks good enough when it's done it might pop up on the forums.
-Seth

Seth,
Even if you don't think it's good, put up some photos! We love photos. Some of us can learn from your techniques, even as a cautionary tale. No, I'm sure based on what you've said here, that you know a thing or two about building armor! I bet it will be quite good!
Thanks for posting.
-Sean H

Yeah, I might just put it up when its done, I just need to find a nicer camera.
-Seth

Would anyone happen to have any pictures of these out in the field or on exercise somewhere? I have some pics but they aren't really that helpful, I've looked around on the Internet with few results too. Thanks for any help.
-Seth

Here's a BTR-152V1 variant during Prague Spring in 1968. I guess it's the one chosen by Skif :



H.P.

Thanks for the pic Frenchy, where did you find it?
-Seth

You're welcome Seth

http://www.krasnayazvezda.com/terre/materiels/vehiculeDCA/btr152aa.php

Here's an earlier BTR-152A in Hungary in 1956. You can notice the different wheels :



H.P.

Thanks for the link, that will come in handy for the build.
-Seth

Very interesting photos!
Thanks for sharing those.

Cheers,

John

There are two extensive walkaround of the BTR-152 APC variant on svsm.org that may help with detailing the base vehicle :

http://svsm.org/gallery/btr152v?page=1

http://svsm.org/gallery/btr-152?page=1

H.P.

A walk around will help me out a lot, thanks again Frency.
-Seth