Is it only the gun on the turret? Has anyone dealt with any of the two?
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aristeidis
Joined: September 15, 2012
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Posted: Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 03:50 AM UTC
As far as i have read both of them are for the Tamiya T-55 but which is the difference between the two conversions of SP-DESIGNS? Is it only the gun on the turret? Has anyone dealt with any of the two?
Is it only the gun on the turret? Has anyone dealt with any of the two?
hugohuertas
Joined: January 26, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 04:09 AM UTC
Almost the same basic vehicle, both protected with K-5 ERA.
Main difference is the armament: a remotely operated HMG in the DPM and a 30mm cannon in the BTR-T
Old photo walkaround in dishmodel.ru :
http://www.dishmodels.ru/wshow.htm?p=1948&lng=E
They call it a BTR-T but I'm pretty sure its the DPM versión, no way to place the 30mm gun on that turret...
Main difference is the armament: a remotely operated HMG in the DPM and a 30mm cannon in the BTR-T
Old photo walkaround in dishmodel.ru :
http://www.dishmodels.ru/wshow.htm?p=1948&lng=E
They call it a BTR-T but I'm pretty sure its the DPM versión, no way to place the 30mm gun on that turret...
bison126
Joined: June 10, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 04:16 AM UTC
I built the original kit from SP Designs when it was a fullk it. Can't comment on the current conversions but the kit was not the best Sergej has produced.
His current casting techniques are far better and I guess the parts are nicer than the original and of course fit well over the Tamiya hull.
His current casting techniques are far better and I guess the parts are nicer than the original and of course fit well over the Tamiya hull.
aristeidis
Joined: September 15, 2012
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Posted: Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 05:44 AM UTC
Thank you both for your replies! 
Same hull but different turrets! 
I am considering to get my hands on them but i do not know which of the two! 
Same hull but different turrets! I am considering to get my hands on them but i do not know which of the two! hugohuertas
Joined: January 26, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 06:14 AM UTC
I personally prefer the DPM, but any of them are quite appealing...
grunt136mike
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Posted: Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 08:35 AM UTC
Hi Guys;
The BTRT and DPM were failed attempts to win Conversions on the many T-54,&55 that were Produced over the years, the BTRT was offered with A Vast Assortment of different OHWS.
Some time ago I Built the Real Model of the BTRT that was made by M. Hrabin and was A one piece resin upper hull casting for the Tamiya T-55, the conversion was simple and made into A Vehicle that was very different. JD mite Shed some more Lite on the SPD offerings.
CHEERS; MIKE.
The BTRT and DPM were failed attempts to win Conversions on the many T-54,&55 that were Produced over the years, the BTRT was offered with A Vast Assortment of different OHWS.
Some time ago I Built the Real Model of the BTRT that was made by M. Hrabin and was A one piece resin upper hull casting for the Tamiya T-55, the conversion was simple and made into A Vehicle that was very different. JD mite Shed some more Lite on the SPD offerings.
CHEERS; MIKE.
Jacques
Joined: March 04, 2003
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Posted: Monday, September 15, 2014 - 04:18 AM UTC
Yes, the only real difference between the 2 kits is the turret. And the casting level has improved greatly...I see I need to update the DPM scans...they are pretty old and the new castings look better than what is in pics on the webpage. The pictures for the BTR-T are much newer.
One Thing I will say...if you get the BTR-T, you will need a new 30mm barrel and muzzle break. That has always been a weak point of that particular kit.
Otherwise they are simple conversions to just drop down on the Tamiya kit. Pretty smooth.
One Thing I will say...if you get the BTR-T, you will need a new 30mm barrel and muzzle break. That has always been a weak point of that particular kit.
Otherwise they are simple conversions to just drop down on the Tamiya kit. Pretty smooth.
hugohuertas
Joined: January 26, 2007
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Posted: Monday, September 15, 2014 - 07:01 AM UTC
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Yes, the only real difference between the 2 kits is the turret. And the casting level has improved greatly...I see I need to update the DPM scans...they are pretty old and the new castings look better than what is in pics on the webpage. The pictures for the BTR-T are much newer.
One Thing I will say...if you get the BTR-T, you will need a new 30mm barrel and muzzle break. That has always been a weak point of that particular kit.
Otherwise they are simple conversions to just drop down on the Tamiya kit. Pretty smooth.
IIRC the gun of that BTR-T is the same one of the BMP-2 (2A42 cannon?), RB Model used to have one.
Jacques
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Posted: Monday, September 15, 2014 - 11:45 AM UTC
Yes, the BTR-T and BMP-2 (and BMPT for that matter) use the same barrel.
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