WOW!! What a stunning build. The attention to detail is out of this world.
I'm really looking foreward to see some paint on that baby
Jacob

That's just really really nice work ...
And the ideas for the materials are next level too.

Most Impressive !

You can also use a thick layer of white glue.

Hello Luftan,
looks great ! Two details though, the drivers visor doesn't seem to open that wide and the hot air exhaust flaps open & close as a pair. See here http://news.hobby.net.ua/forum/index.php?showtopic=1354#prettyPhoto[AttachedImages]/35/ & here http://news.hobby.net.ua/forum/index.php?showtopic=1354#prettyPhoto[AttachedImages]/21/

Sean

Thank you guys

> ScaleDracula
The glass with first taped with clear cellophane tape. This way, the thin glass will stay together even after they shatter. Im worried about the tape degrading over time though...

>Sean
Thank you for the input!
The protection hatches are not glued in place, so I can easily change their angle to more-realistic position as you suggested.
As for the "they open in pair" part, I dont think I`ll be fixing that. Both trumpeter and Voyager has done lazy research for this area. The whole PE design is flawed. That is part of the reason why I decided to make 1 shut.... so less will be visible.

I started painting the figure I got from Evolution Miniature. It is depicting a Russian RPG gunner with a backpack.





Im waiting for a new paint brush before I proceed to his face, my least favorite part of painting figures!

Glad to see you back at it. Your figure looks amazing! Can't wait to see you lay some paint, down on the btr.

I cant wait either. Im prolonging this project for way too long.

Figure is finally finished.

Fantastic job on the figure! Simply amazing!

Thanks Christian!

Finally begun painting the BTR-80. Hairspray chipping to achieve a nicely aged wreck. I will add more tones, and then the fun part begins

That great work! Your scratch engine looks great through the hatches. All the improvements make the model😎

That engine looks superb! Just like the rest.

Some more progress.
The vehicle is screaming "RED", so I toned it down using some oil and airbrush. The pictures were taken before the fix, so they still look red & shiny.

wow your build is great ,love all the paint work ,great job .

Thank you very much ^^

Vehicle is now finished, moving on to a small base for it to sit on.

Build is complete
Thanks everyone for following.

worth the wait truly fantastic build... very inspirational to get my butt going on my projects.

Absolutely love the style that you have. I'd liken it to someone's signature.

Brilliant finish and brave use of really stark highlights that have all been pulled together nicely.