Hello all,
I am no expert on Soviet armour, so thought I would ask for some advise here.
I am interested in building a BTR-70 as used during the Soviet-Afghanistan war in the 80's, but am not sure which model would be best as a starting point.
Which one of the Trumpeter BTR-70 kits would be the most suitable, the early or late version?
Any other mods required to the appropriate kit to make it into an Afghanistan War version?
Thanks in advance,
Sven
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BTR-70, Soviet-Afghanistan War

young_sven

Joined: May 14, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 08:05 PM UTC

spetsnazgru

Joined: March 05, 2009
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Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 12:40 AM UTC
you can use both kits, and there is also this new set
http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/pn1tnbmbfldpgqhupc28.html
http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/pn1tnbmbfldpgqhupc28.html

young_sven

Joined: May 14, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 12:58 AM UTC
Many thanks, Jamal!
Very much appreciated! :-)
Very much appreciated! :-)

jwest21

Joined: October 16, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 06:40 AM UTC
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you can use both kits, and there is also this new set
http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/pn1tnbmbfldpgqhupc28.html
I saw that set and was wondering if it was for the Trumpeter kit or the older kit. Also, did most Late BTR-70s have this while in Afghanistan? Thanks

zapper

Joined: October 18, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 08:32 AM UTC
Another project..? 
Don't forget crew/riders from Masterclub (also available from HE).
Lunch imorgon (torsdag)?
Cheers,
/E

Don't forget crew/riders from Masterclub (also available from HE).
Lunch imorgon (torsdag)?
Cheers,
/E

young_sven

Joined: May 14, 2010
KitMaker: 749 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 05:11 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Another project..?
Don't forget crew/riders from Masterclub (also available from HE).
Lunch imorgon (torsdag)?
Cheers,
/E
Hehe, yes I am getting more and more interested in Soviet/Russian armour lately. :-)
I am definitely checking out those figures too.
Tyvärr inte tillgänglig för lunch idag (torsdag), jag sms:ar dig.

spdesigns

Joined: September 10, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 - 06:04 AM UTC
Hi This set made only for Trumpeter late BTR-70 kit.

jwest21

Joined: October 16, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 01:48 PM UTC
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Hi This set made only for Trumpeter late BTR-70 kit.
thank you!
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