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Post by Marco on Jan 16, 2018 9:50:13 GMT
Hi mates! After an US wheeled, why not a Soviet one?   It'll be OOB and I'll use AM decals, but I don't know which version:   BTW, I just started it by preparing the hull:  Hope you like! ACC&?W  |
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Post by nito74 on Jan 16, 2018 10:23:43 GMT
nice start Marco !
Already done a few of those 8 wheeled beasts, you need to pay attention to a few things:
- depending on the version there are some holes in the hull that need to be filled.
- The front blade / ramp thing that is attached by 4 small arms, 2 on each side, is very tricky to work with, both on the BTR-60 and BTR-80 so I'm guessing it will be too on the BTR-70...
And that's it ... just have fun Marco !!!
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Post by Marco on Jan 16, 2018 10:30:07 GMT
Hi JP!
Thanks for pass by!
I filled all the holes that they asked too. This was my first step!
I saw the arms. It'll be tricky. But lets see.
Thanks for the good tips my good friend!
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Post by nito74 on Jan 16, 2018 10:50:08 GMT
Hi JP! Thanks for pass by! I filled all the holes that they asked too. This was my first step! I saw the arms. It'll be tricky. But lets see. Thanks for the good tips my good friend! those small arms are quite fragile and you need to align all 4 , even without any glue aligning them first will create some stress on the plastic arms. I found one way that "felt easier", attach on one side 1 arm on the blade/ramp, then get that side glued on the attachment holes, with one of them fixed, it will be easier to align the rest of them, the main problem here is that the blade/ramp is too heavy and while you are trying to get the other arms the whole thing starts, moving / breaking and stressing the small arms... |
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Post by Marco on Jan 16, 2018 10:59:11 GMT
Hi JP! Thanks for pass by! I filled all the holes that they asked too. This was my first step! I saw the arms. It'll be tricky. But lets see. Thanks for the good tips my good friend! those small arms are quite fragile and you need to align all 4 , even without any glue aligning them first will create some stress on the plastic arms. I found one way that "felt easier", attach on one side 1 arm on the blade/ramp, then get that side glued on the attachment holes, with one of them fixed, it will be easier to align the rest of them, the main problem here is that the blade/ramp is too heavy and while you are trying to get the other arms the whole thing starts, moving / breaking and stressing the small arms... John, are you talking about show the trim vane open? I think it's really a huge problem. But I'll show it closed. Is it easier? Thanks a lot my good friend! |
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Post by nito74 on Jan 16, 2018 11:10:14 GMT
those small arms are quite fragile and you need to align all 4 , even without any glue aligning them first will create some stress on the plastic arms. I found one way that "felt easier", attach on one side 1 arm on the blade/ramp, then get that side glued on the attachment holes, with one of them fixed, it will be easier to align the rest of them, the main problem here is that the blade/ramp is too heavy and while you are trying to get the other arms the whole thing starts, moving / breaking and stressing the small arms... John, are you talking about show the trim vane open? I think it's really a huge problem. But I'll show it closed. Is it easier? Thanks a lot my good friend! Yes, closed it's easier. |
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Post by nito74 on Jan 16, 2018 11:14:58 GMT
From the instructions, here the BTR-70 has only one arm per side, the G13 part is not attached to the side, so it might be easier ... not sure. Oh, well I'm glad I have a BTR-70 in stash to try it !!!  |
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Post by Paul B on Jan 16, 2018 11:56:07 GMT
And he be Orfe again . Never done one of These Marco, but I have often had one in my hands  . I shall be watching closely sir, and you may push me to the buying side of this |
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Post by Marco on Jan 16, 2018 15:46:20 GMT
And he be Orfe again . Never done one of These Marco, but I have often had one in my hands . I shall be watching closely sir, and you may push me to the buying side of this Welcome my Brit/German friend! And, I'm sorry, but "ORFE"  |
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Post by Marco on Jan 16, 2018 15:49:43 GMT
From the instructions, here the BTR-70 has only one arm per side, the G13 part is not attached to the side, so it might be easier ... not sure. Oh, well I'm glad I have a BTR-70 in stash to try it !!! Yes, John! You're right (as always). Nothing better than have an Soviet ace watching your work! But it enhance my responsibility! |
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Post by Robbo on Jan 16, 2018 16:36:17 GMT
Love these vehicles so I'm in Marco
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Post by Marco on Jan 17, 2018 9:55:06 GMT
Ian, please take a seat in the first row. |
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Post by jkb on Jan 17, 2018 20:17:43 GMT
Nice choise Marco. A Soviet vehicle in Astan can take loads of weathering! Will be watching.  |
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Post by Marco on Jan 18, 2018 10:01:57 GMT
Its a good way to practice this anciente art! Wlcome you to JK! |
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Post by Paul B on Jan 18, 2018 11:51:16 GMT
Not much gluing going on  , Marco must be laying in the sun again |
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Post by Marco on Jan 18, 2018 12:55:36 GMT
Take it easy Mr.Admin! My blood pressure is down in this terrible heat |
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Post by nito74 on Jan 18, 2018 13:04:03 GMT
Take it easy Mr.Admin! My blood pressure is down in this terrible heat I agree with Paul... no plastic around here.. 26º is not terrible heat |
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Post by Marco on Jan 18, 2018 13:31:10 GMT
26? No, 32° or 33° (weather) and here at the office, may be 70° with the budget and KPIs to 2018!  |
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Post by nito74 on Jan 18, 2018 15:18:48 GMT
26? No, 32° or 33° (weather) and here at the office, may be 70° with the budget and KPIs to 2018! ok, you're right.. |
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Post by Marco on Jan 18, 2018 15:27:48 GMT
I win!!!  Hot weather is worse than cold! But I uderstand our friends from far north. -10°C or 15°C is as terrible as 40°C.  |
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, Marco must be laying in the sun again 
Hot weather is worse than cold! 