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BTR-70, Soviet-Afghanistan War
young_sven
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Posted: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 08:05 PM UTC
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
spetsnazgru
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Lebanon
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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
young_sven
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Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 12:58 AM UTC
Many thanks, Jamal!

Very much appreciated! :-)
jwest21
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Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 06:40 AM UTC

Quoted Text

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
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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
young_sven
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Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 05:11 PM UTC

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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
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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
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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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