I would like to share my latest build, this is the Trumpeter "Russian BM21 Grad Multiple rocket Launcher" which I will convert to the Egyptian Version of the Grad BM21 launcher.
The references for this model are very difficult to find, i managed to find references for Libya and Iraq and some references for Egyptian BM21 which was lately mounted on a different truck the Sakr 45.
The Kit is very well detailed on the exterior but is a lot lacking on the engine side which is too simple and missing a lot of details so i've had to add some scratch elements there such as a battery and some cabling.
You can see the youtube video of the build here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4JG7lFI95g&list=UU6Tuw5QrPBhtp5j_HIIm1DQ
Here are the build details:
The real BM21:
Iraq:
Libya:
The Build Process:
THE KIT
Building the Chassis:
THE ENGINE
The Dashboard
The Cabine
The Launcher
I Created the engine battery from styrene sheets:
I used the blade to scratch the seats surface to create the effect of work fabric:
Applying primer:
Base coat:
Weathering the chassis:
The Dashboard:
Using real mud and glue mixture for the undercarriage:
building the Base:
Mat Varnish:
THE FINISHED MODEL:
Your comments and suggestions are welcome
