Phil,
That one. There are some good pictures in the WWP T-72 book, pages 199-201.
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/books/wwp/wwppvl14.htm
It is one of the best books, if not the best book on the T-72.

The muzzle reference system is another thing that you may want to include. There is a good build of one in this link.
http://www.pwm.org.pl/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=15601&start=15

Good luck!
Raul

Thanks a lot Raul! I'll be checking into that for sure. You are,as always, of great help. It is only the second modern armor I build and your help is fully apreciated Raul.

you have a great day Mon Ami!
Phil.

Hi Guys;

I have been following your Builds very closely, and have been observing with great interest and enjoying every post.
Phil; If I mite ask a Question. Are you still following your original plans on your build, or have you changed your T-72. The reason that I am asking is that on most of the T-72s that the Syrians have left in there inventory, do not have a lot of the more up-dated features, ie; Cross Wind sensor or the Muzzle reference system. I am just curios as I wanted too make sure that I did not miss anything. CHEERS; MIKE.

Hi Mike, from the get go I had to get the turms-t on there since the client asked it. He also wanted a fresh on the field look for the finish...He wants it, he get's it Beside that I am trying to have a somewhat plausible t-72av built so I am open to any input really. I am not sure if I am going to get more high tech stuff on there. If you have a suggestion: fire away I am all ears

Phil.

Hi guys the main gun just got to my door last week!
I should get the last kontakt block next week.

Here is the main gun...not glued to the turret so I can work easely on the blocks.


maingun01 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


maingun02 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

More soon
ACW.
phil.

Been a long time since I've updated I was pretty busy elswhere


Here is where I am at

Got the blocks on.


prepaint01 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


prepaint02 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

Some primer


hullprimed02 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


turretprimed01 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


turretprimed02 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


hullprimed01 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

more soon.
Phil.

Hi Phil, that is one impressive build , I am now looking forward to the paint job



Paul

Very impressive T-72 build. Most inspiring and informative. Thanks for sharing.

Roy

wow, that's coming along so well. i want one like it very much, but i'm too lazy to blaze the trail forward as you have - i'll just wait for trumpeter to bless us with one, ready to go right out of the box, a development that can't be too far off, or so i tell myself. in the meantime, i'll be following your project with interest and admiration.

Hey Paul! How are you?
Thanks mate. I have the preshade and first base coat on.

Roy, Thank you sir! Much apreciated It's always fun to share the knowledge with you guys....I've learned all I know from You all

J.P. Thanks a lot, Looking back at this long build I would not buy a ready made kit, I've learned a lot during the process. That said, I would not do it again I hear you when you talk about trumpy treating us with the long waited ''up to date'' t-72 kit! That would be very awesome

Here is where I am at now: preshade is done and base coat is on! Next step higlights.


preshade01 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


basecoat03 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


basecoat04 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


basecoat01. par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


basecoat02 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

ACW
Phil.

Got some highlights on with deck tan mixed with desert yellow, wich is the base color.


highlights02 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


highlights03 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


highlights01 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

next, I,ll paint some details and seal it off with clear.

phil

Stunning!

Thanks Raul!
How is your build going?

Here is the gloss coat.


gloss02 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


gloss03 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


gloss01 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

ACW

Phil.

Very nice work. Cross the finish line so Trumpeter can release their new line of T-72's...

Hahaha Jaques!
Indeed! Now that I have chewed on those old kits and work my arse off to make something remotely accurate They will give us a otb perfect kit!

Thanks for the good words!
Phil

Pinwashes on the turret


pinwashes01 par philippe.joyal, sur Flickr

more soon

Hi Phil,
I have not made much progress, and I don't think that I be able to do so anytime soon. I am thinking that trumpeter will release the T-72AV before I will finish it.
How time consuming are the Voyager ERA? They look really nice.

Raul

Hi Raul
Those t-72s are tricky beast to build!
The PE era blocks are somewhat time consuming but not as much as I tought they would be. They are definitly worth the time.

More soon

I agree! Looking very nice.

Thank you very much Peter

Pinwashes are done, I'll clean it up when dry.


pinwashes05 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


pinwashes04 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


pinwashes03 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


pinwashes06 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

Still a couple of details to fiddle with before the dull coat.

Cheers Armoramians!

Hi all! I am half way trough the rainmarks. I still have to tone them down a little.


rainmark03 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


rainmark01 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


rainmark02 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

We are very close to the finish line with this puppy

ACW
Phil.

Phil,
It looks amazing! Surely you will have a happy customer.

Take care,
Raul

Thanks Raul! I surely hope he'll like it
Any progres on your t72?

Ive got two filters on, one yellow and one brown. I got one or two place to clean a small amount of yellow hue that is too thick but otherwise it is good to be sealed and sprayed with dilluted buff to simulate dust.


filter03 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


filter04 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


filter01 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


filter02 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

ACW.
Phil.