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BRDM-2 Turret
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Posted: Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 07:19 PM UTC
Is the BRDM-2 turret and gun the same as you would find on a BTR-70/80? I have the Verlinden burnt out BRDM-2 but the turret and wheels are missing, I would like to incorporate this vehicle in a small diorama. I also have the DML BTR-80 that I did not use the turret. I have found it difficult to find someone that has the Revell BRDM-2 kit. So I was wondering if the two were interchangeable.
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Posted: Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 08:05 PM UTC
No they are not the same.

The BRDM-2 Turret had a 12.7mm and 7.62 mm MG's in it

the BTR70/80 had a 14.5mm and 7.62mm MG's
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Posted: Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 08:24 PM UTC
Would the size of the turret be the same? Is it just a question of finding the correct weapons and installing them? Thanks for your help.
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Posted: Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 08:38 PM UTC
The size is the same or close to it

The main armament is different
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Posted: Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 09:06 PM UTC
Thanks again for your help, I'm searching now for the 14.5 & 7.62 weapons.
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Posted: Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 11:48 PM UTC

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The BRDM-2 Turret had a 12.7mm and 7.62 mm MG's in it


Wrong. The BRDM-2, BTR-60, and early BTR-70 all use the same turret. Late BRDM-2's and late BTR-70's use the same turret as the BTR-80. The BTR-80 style turret had more elevation. They all mount the 14.5MM and 7.62MM. The orignal DML BTR-70 and the Zvezda kit have the style turret in it you are looking for.


Then I guess the Armored Vehicle Recognition site is wrong then......

no need to be a dick either when correcting someone.
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Posted: Monday, May 14, 2007 - 12:13 AM UTC
Hi Timothy,

I'm sure I have a spare BRDM-2 Turret and wheels that I will happy to send off to you..

get back to me offline..

Nick Cortese
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Posted: Monday, May 14, 2007 - 12:42 AM UTC
Nick, that would be great I'll shoot you a note and we can work out the details. I appreciate everybodys help, Thanks again.
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Posted: Monday, May 14, 2007 - 05:12 PM UTC
No im not taking it personally. Having tact when correcting someone is what I was referring to.
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