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BTR 70
- Thread starter The Zod
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The Zod
Active member
Thanks gents. This is going to be a love/hate kit. For the most part,the molded on detail is great. The molded on tow cable has little detail. But then most 1/48 tow cables have bad deatil. I think I may have some 0.4mm cable I can use.The molded on saw is way too thick. I will have to get a PE set of Russian tank tools from hauler to replace the saw.
Got some parts glued on.
It came with a 2mm wide metal axle for the wheels. I thought I would cut it into four equal lengths.
It was 15mm or so long. There is not enough metal rod for all four axles.
So now I hope I can find some 2mm rod before I go back on the road on Monday. I am not sure if a metal coat hanger will be wide enough for what I need.
Got some parts glued on.
It came with a 2mm wide metal axle for the wheels. I thought I would cut it into four equal lengths.
It was 15mm or so long. There is not enough metal rod for all four axles.
So now I hope I can find some 2mm rod before I go back on the road on Monday. I am not sure if a metal coat hanger will be wide enough for what I need.
2mm rod is mighty thin, doubt coat hanger is that thin. good luck Chad.
The Zod
Active member
I decided to finish building this sucker today,as I have a day off. Those grab handles were loads of fun. :pinch:
The suspension does not all sit level, This is what I hate about resin kits. Superglue dries too fast. I think what I will do is make a base that has uneven terrain.
The suspension does not all sit level, This is what I hate about resin kits. Superglue dries too fast. I think what I will do is make a base that has uneven terrain.
Sherman 18
Master at Arms
I think it is looking good! 
The suspension does not all sit level, This is what I hate about resin kits. Superglue dries too fast. I think what I will do is make a base that has uneven terrain.
Tell everyone you did it on purpose.
I'm not sure if you are using artistic license but the coaxial machine gun on the BTR-70 is the PKT:
Regards,
The Zod
Active member
The original resin coax tube went flying off into parts unknown. So I used an unreasonable fascimile. Once the paint goes on,it won't look like a Browning MG barrel.
I'm not sure if you are using artistic license but the coaxial machine gun on the BTR-70 is the PKT:
Regards,
Thanks for the comments everyone. :v
The Zod
Active member
Thanks James.Hey thats looking Spiffy. Very nice
James
Now if only the weather would work with me,so I can get the gloss coat on.
Hey Chad, sorry I missed this update, good progress!