BTR- 80A zvezda 1/35(jumbo scale)

[David Lovell]

Dave,
Love the paint work.

Thanks Paul ,not the scale I'm used to working in but its a nice kit with lots of cut off/section areas if that makes sense ,I can do a bit and walk away. All I'm doing is up sizing how I work on the 72nd stuff but this things big so going around with just a couple of products ,once I get back to the start I'll go again with something diffrent and so on till I'm happy. Thanks for your encouragement Dave

[JR]

Just looking at the comparison in scale with those tyres against the 1/72 Tank :surprised:.
Nice

[David Lovell]

Hi all have been working on the engine deck and up as far as the turret still enjoying it as mentioned lots of cut off points so small sessions make it a pleasure more than a chore.

The first pic shows the untouched side gives you more of an idea of how Ive been going bit by bit

Sorry more pics




I think ill tackle the exhaust shrouds next followed by the sides up as far as the side hatches till then thanks for looking in. Dave

[JR]

Paint work looks tops .

[stillp]

Paint work looks tops .

+1
Pete

[colin m]

the part I enjoy the most detail and weathering.

This is looking really nice Dave. I'm the same with my aircraft, it's the final detailing that I really like. Then you stop, just at the moment, and wonder, 'is it done' ?

[David Lovell]

This is looking really nice Dave. I'm the same with my aircraft, it's the final detailing that I really like. Then you stop, just at the moment, and wonder, 'is it done' ?

Thanks Colin ,strange hobby ive had no intrest for months all of a sudden for no real reason its back on the bike like I never fell off ,but I do have spells where I love the building part cant be bothered with the painting and visa versa ,still have enjoyed both sides so far. Dave

[The Smythe Meister]

Looking superb Dave:thumb2:,
Lovely paintwork and weathering to boot mate, fantastic effects you've achieved there ,
Top stuff!!

[Waspie]

Paint work looks tops .

No-one could argue with that John. Brilliant. A skill I have yet to not just master but attempt!!! Makes my Ch2 look like it just rolled out of Vickers!!!!

[Scratchbuilder]

Well David for someone that does not really model in the 35 scale you have made a superb job of this one, take a bow, you have earned it, kitchen table and all.

[David Lovell]

Well the exhaust shrouds seemed to be a lot more work than I envisaged ,by that I mean got one done in the time I thought they'd both be done ,didn't want them lathered in rust only covers after all but wanted them to look like they do get really hot. Hard bit coming next ,matching the other side to this one ,I did remember to note down what I used and the sequence used interested to hear your thoughts ,


A big thanks to all for your continued encouragement. Dave

[scottie3158]

Dave,
Beautifully done mate, subtle and very effective.

[Scratchbuilder]

Dave,
Beautifully done mate, subtle and very effective.

Ditto, great job.

[Jim R]

That is really looking good.

[Tim Marlow]

Excellent paint effects Dave. Very believable effects :thumb2: