Any other note of pitfalls would be appreciated.

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Any other note of pitfalls would be appreciated.

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I read here and there that tthis kit has a major problem with the engine deck which would not be correct for a UD version. I haven't checked on my own.
Another trouble, as for the whole DML T72-T80 series, is the oversized 2A46 barrel which makes the tube far larger than the 125mm it is expected to be. You'll need replacement barrel, not too difficult to find though. Eduard's barrel is too short by 7mm or so.

Hope this helps

Is it a barrel length or diameter issue?

Okay...

First, go here:

http://members.tripod.com/mmfs0/reviews/t80/index.htm

As for a barrel, Model Point make a very nice, but a bit spendy, one. I think Barrel Depot may have one now as well.

As noted in the article above, the SKIF T-80UD has a problem with the rear deck. THe DML kit is ok. The DML kit has a problem with the tracks and roadwheels, but the SP Designs parts will fix this. ...ok, this is all basically a recap of the article above that I wrote.

I will be doing a souped up build of the T-80UD for the Seeing Red campaign, so I will try to doa good job making notes and taking pictures. I am looking over Guntruck's technique to to this, hope it comes out as well...

Any other questions?

What is the primary difference between these two barrels? Any:

Model Point's T-64/T-72/T-80/T-80UD/T-85 125mm jacketed barrel MP3517

and

Model Point's T-72B 125mm 2A46M jacketed barrel MP3517C.