BTR-80 1/100 SCALE

[MrT]

Ok I know this is tiny, but it looks like it has good detail so I thought I would see what I can do with it.

This the ZVEZDA 1/100 BTR-80 kit. It is meant to be used in war gaming. There are two sprues and a decal sheet with numbers.

So here goes.....

B)

 

[lupanzer]

...

Luiz.

 

[razordws]

Always wondered what those kits are like.

 

[MrT]

Always wondered what those kits are like.

I'm interested to see what I can add.

:hmmm

 

[moon puppy]

Break out the mega readers

 

[Sherman 18]

Going tiny. Great choice on the subject.

 

[razordws]

Always wondered what those kits are like.

I'm interested to see what I can add.

:hmmm

I expect no less from you MrT!

 

[Sharkmouth]

Are you done? :evil:

Regards,

 

[MrT]

Are you done? :evil:

Regards,

Well.....

Assembly is strait forward and fit is excellent. The surface detail looks accurate when compared to images of the real thing. With the assembly done in about 15 minutes I set about adding details. I drilled out the headlights, added gun port doors, and started adding wire grab handles. Still more to do such as finish the wire work, smooth and trim some areas, fill openings around the handles.

B)

 

[helios]

Wow, parked next to the xacto knife really puts into perspective how small that thing is.

 

[MrT]

Wow, parked next to the xacto knife really puts into perspective how small that thing is.

It is approx. HO scale maybe a little smaller.

Thanks!

 

[jknaus]

Nice detailing Terry
James

 

[MrT]

Nice detailing Terry
James

Thanks James!

 

[lupanzer]

Very nice!...

Luiz

 

[Sharkmouth]

It is approx. HO scale maybe a little smaller.

Definitely smaller as my very old Roco BTR was HO (or 1/87th scale) and nothing close to this!

Terry, if you want a challenge (which I know you're capable of), try a diorama using GHQ's 1/285th scale armor... my favorite NYC hobby shop, Gateway Hobbies, used to have a display case of incredible dioramas using these models.

First, finish this one!

Regards,

 

[bob letterman]

That is tiny Terry,!!

Interesting subject and i know you'll do it up right!

Bob

 

[MrT]

That is tiny Terry,!!

Interesting subject and i know you'll do it up right!

Bob

Thanks

 

[ausf]

Reminds me of the old 1/144 DML kits.

Very cool.

 

[MrT]

Reminds me of the old 1/144 DML kits.

Very cool.

Thanks