I picked up a Meng T-73B3 for a good price with plans to do an SAA version. What I've been able to find out is the SAA got some 'B3 versions earlier this year, and are using them in the Palmyra area. I read the build review on the Meng T-90, and figured the Meng T-72 would be a good choice.

My knowledge of the T-72 is poor. Is the Meng 'B3 good enough out of the box for an SAA tank? Or are there some differences I need to fix? Given the losses to ATGM's I would think the SAA would put on some sort of counter measure like the T-90's, but I can't see i



Plans are for a metal barrel if I can find one for a good price, and maybe some extra stowage. SAA tanks seem to be rather bare. The "something" camera is a good idea as well once I find where I saw it added to a model.

Hello, the Meng kit should work for this version. I have a few more pics, probably of the same tank. Drop me a PM with your e-mail.

Given the nature of this conflict, I would expect Russia to showcase the newest version of this tank, with the upgraded side armor, very soon...

On countermeasure devices, SAA fits some but not all of their tanks with them. I saw it on T-55 and T-62. I never saw this device on a T-90 but those T-90 were equipped with Shtora. Though against ATGM like TOW-2A, Shtora is useless. I suggest that the tank in the video does not have countermeasure either because it is new (they didn’t have time to install it) or because against newer generation ATGM’s, it’s useless. I suppose these guys would definitely want a T-90MS and/or BMPT-72 with Relict counter-tandem-warhead ERA.

Randy, I just built the Meng T90 and the barrel really doesn't need to be replaced
Dan

I'm thinking about a T-72 like this with a T-90 used in Syria,were they ever used together when out on missions. I'm also trying to figure out what AFV or BTR or BMP they used with those tanks or was it what ever was available they used? I wouldn't mind adding one either abandoned or destroyed.

Happy modelling

I am currently building a Trumpeter T-62M and Meng T-90. When you complete your build please share it with us.

Lots of pictures here:

http://sturgeonshouse.ipbhost.com/index.php?/topic/754-syrian-tanks-at-war-some-pictures-and-words-between-them/&page=33

https://milinme.wordpress.com/category/t-72/page/2/

If any one has links to Syrian BMP-2, YW-531,& YW-701 can you please share?

Hi;

For vehicles used in Syria, go to UTUBE and the type in tank's in Darriya. its quite interesting to watch as it reveals of tuff combat is in an urban setting.

CHEERS; MIKE.

If you still like to make it exactly as in the video, Miniarm has B35096 Exhaust and oil tank for T-72 for Zvezda ,Tamiya, Meng, Trumpeter kits. http://www.miniarm.com/index.php?category=Series%20Tank%20T-72/T-90&srt=fuel+DESC which confirms the Russians just didn't bother upgrading the Soviet exhaust.

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If you still like to make it exactly as in the video, Miniarm has B35096 Exhaust and oil tank for T-72 for Zvezda ,Tamiya, Meng, Trumpeter kits. http://www.miniarm.com/index.php?category=Series%20Tank%20T-72/T-90&srt=fuel+DESC which confirms the Russians just didn't bother upgrading the Soviet exhaust.

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Thanks for the link. I'll look into it. I started the model, but it's slow going since I'm uploading some walk arounds trying to learn about the tank.

Nice progress Randall, What do you think of the fenders in the kit, I've seen quite a few pictures of T-72s in combat now that have had the external fuel tanks removed. Is the detail on the fenders such that you could leave them off also, or would one have to scratchbuild brackets and such?

Keep the pictures coming I am still trying to get Meng's T-90 done. I have had a problem with the front mud guards staying down and small parts on the engine deck. I think you are alright mixing parts or building it stock. Have fun with it. I always say never say never on Syrian armor. I have a good theory that these tanks are received from old stock of about 20 per batch, some who were upgraded when they were in service. You would be OK with or without the fender tanks (most show them without though). What color scheme are you going for? Here is some inspiration for you....

[url=https://afvsinminiature.blogspot.com/search/label/T-72B%20obr.%201989%20Aleppo%20Syria

[url=https://colonelcassad.livejournal.com/3359509.html

[url=https://www.russiadefence.net/t4036p120-syrian-armed-forces-photos-video

notice the extra ERA blocks?