BA-64B

[Balki]

Here's something I have been working on for a while.
It is the Vision Model BA-64B in Polish markings. It is a nice model to work with. Only major problem was the lack of engine and a firewall. I had to create a firewall because without it one would be able to look through the turret and see the "ground".

I will most likely make an adjustment to it or two once I finish the base. Maybe a figure or two.
Balki

 

[Sharkmouth]

Have you seen our photo features in the Trusty/Rusty/Crusty/Dusty pages? They may help when adding more details.

Regards,

 

[Tankbuilder]

Neat armoured car. The Styrofoam that is a bit gray in the images looks like the frozen surface of a road. All you need are some tire marks. VBG

Cheers from Peter

 

[Balki]

Yes, I did see the pictures and they helped. As of right now I will put it aside and start on the base. Once the base is done I will make final "adjustments" to this little 4 wheeler.

 

[shawngehling]

Balki,
I love it, (mind you I love all Soviet armor great and small)...
Polish marking suit is just nice.
Is it going to be white washed? I love white wash. :hmmm :idonno
Either way I really like it...
A "quick base" would be great for this little devil :evil:
Just a little dirt road (or ice road) and it would be really sweet.
A little recon into German held country with a nice little firefight to
liven up the day. hmy:
Shawn

 

[StuG]

Looking good....

 

[Balki]

Thanks for all your comments.

shawngehling wrote:

Is it going to be white washed? I love white wash. :hmmm :idonno
Either way I really like it...
A "quick base" would be great for this little devil :evil:
Just a little dirt road (or ice road) and it would be really sweet.
A little recon into German held country with a nice little firefight to
liven up the day. hmy:
Shawn

:laugh: He, he, he... sorry Shawn, no white wash on this one, and no recon into enemy territory.

The markings are from 1946 (a bit too late for a recon. )
I was thinking about three possibilities:
1- just a simple street base with a ruined house.
2- a scene in the field (as if they are fighting the Ukrainians in the hills.)
3- a street scene (as if they are "teaching" the general population about the glorious "new regime" they brought with them from the east.)
I am leaning towards 2 or 3 because that part of the post war history is totally unknown here in the U.S. and maybe I will spark someone's interest.

Balki

 

[shawngehling]

Balki,
I like both idea's...
Check out the section I did on "Quick Bases" at the bottom, I did a few
with buildings (I have a ton more at the house that I have built).

http://www.tanksandthings.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=53&func=view&catid=36&id=13068

Shawn

 

[Balki]

A small update...
I decided to give MiniArt a try. This is the base I will go with:

Not much in the box:

The build was quick and cleanup did not take very long at all. I did not like the gate that came with the kit and made one out of balsa wood. Here it is, all primed and ready for paint:

Balki

 

[shawngehling]

Balki,
It looks great... Shouldn't the (Z braces) be on the inside of the door? :huh:
I have a few of their buildings and haven't built any as of yet,
I kinda use them for scale. The balsa wood door really stands out in
the dio though. Nice work.
Shawn

 

[moon puppy]

Wait a minute...where did this come from?? I totally looked over this thread. Great looking work here. Welcome aboard Balki..

 

[Dave Diaz]

Hi Balki...

Your name for some reason sounds familiar. Maybe we have met on another life?

Anyways good job on the BA-64. I think the base is just about the right size for it. It should look great.

dave

 

[Balki]

I stuck that gate there just to take a picture, but you are right Shawn, that "Z" brace goes on the inside. I am still working on the braces that secure the gate to the wall. I am also sad to inform that there will not be any updates on this for about a month or even longer. Summer is in full swing and wife decided that we need to go on a family vacation. I am hating it already. Our flights were changed and now we will be stuck in Chicago for 8 hours with two small babies. And to make it more interesting, this morning I got an email from the car rental place that we might not even get a car due to high demand and limited cars. Why can't I just stay on my couch and watch TV for two weeks?
Balki

 

[moon puppy]

Balki wrote:

Why can't I just stay on my couch and watch TV for two weeks?
Balki

I hope you're not headed to the Gulf coast...

 

[shawngehling]

Balki,
I use the little doll house hinges for my doors... Any good hobby
shop that carries doll house stuff has a bunch of different types
and sizes... Check them out while you are one vacation.
Enjoy
Shawn

 

[moon puppy]

You don't suppose they would have plan ol hinges that would work on panels and engine lids do ya? Most tedious thing I ever did was making those hinges on the halftrack.

 

[Tim A.]

Very nice! What first got my attention was the foam base and wandered how you created such a realistic snow covered field hmy: Great looking piece of armour and the setting you chose is looking great too

Tim

 

[shawngehling]

Balki,
They do make all kinds and sizes, but I'm sure that the guys here
could give you advice on that one...
Go to the help section and ask.
Shawn

 

[modelguru]

I am a big fan of both wheelies and eastern european vehicles ...... and this one my friend is well done .
You have captured the panel fade splendidly and the addition of the tools is very nice.I would like too see more of this with the finished base.

 

[modelguru]

Also a little grass poking through the cobble stones would be a nice touch