Zvezda -1/35th Hungarian BTR-80A

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Zvezda -1/35th Hungarian BTR-80A Mar 6, 2022 13:25:43 GMT Paul B, Boots, and 5 more like this

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Post by Ian H. on Mar 6, 2022 13:25:43 GMT

I had my eye on this one for awhile so I am going to build a Hungarian BTR-80A in NATO/ISAF markings from Afghanistan. This is a re-box of the Dragon BTR-80 with new turret parts and not a bad kit at all.

"You watch the world exploding every single night
Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light,
Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain
The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......"
------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

tommygunn Styrene Junkie Posts: 7,920	Zvezda -1/35th Hungarian BTR-80A Mar 6, 2022 13:28:57 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tommygunn on Mar 6, 2022 13:28:57 GMT Looking forward to this one.

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 23,011 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Zvezda -1/35th Hungarian BTR-80A Mar 6, 2022 13:38:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Mar 6, 2022 13:38:22 GMT This will be good

Ian H. Model technician Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 11,345 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Zvezda -1/35th Hungarian BTR-80A Mar 6, 2022 13:54:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Mar 6, 2022 13:54:42 GMT Thanks, gents!
	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Robbo Styrene Junkie aka Ian Robinson Posts: 7,635 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"f6f249"}	Zvezda -1/35th Hungarian BTR-80A Mar 6, 2022 14:11:40 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Robbo on Mar 6, 2022 14:11:40 GMT Absolutely love the look of these vehicles
	If it doesn't challenge you, It wont change you

Boots Administrator Posts: 17,091 Mini profile background: {"image":"https://www.decalgirl.com/assets/designs/large/ocamo.jpg","color":""}	Zvezda -1/35th Hungarian BTR-80A Mar 6, 2022 16:55:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Boots on Mar 6, 2022 16:55:34 GMT I`m getting a bit of a soft spot for these i have to say
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bwilt Modelling Maverick restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice! Posts: 3,015	Zvezda -1/35th Hungarian BTR-80A Mar 6, 2022 17:57:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bwilt on Mar 6, 2022 17:57:39 GMT Looks very nice, and sas I like stuff with 8 wheels I will be watching this one

Si B Plastic connoissuer Posts: 1,391	Zvezda -1/35th Hungarian BTR-80A Mar 6, 2022 21:11:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Si B on Mar 6, 2022 21:11:18 GMT Im in…..love a BTR

SteveM Styrene Junkie Posts: 5,971 Mini profile background: black	Zvezda -1/35th Hungarian BTR-80A Mar 7, 2022 8:30:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveM on Mar 7, 2022 8:30:37 GMT Cool choice, I built the Revel rebox years ago and enjoyed it.
	Cheers SteveM

Marco Styrene Junkie MHO's man in Brazil Posts: 6,833 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"5a7d2a"}	Zvezda -1/35th Hungarian BTR-80A Mar 7, 2022 11:28:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Marco on Mar 7, 2022 11:28:50 GMT You're a brave! I'll follow!
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Snipersmudge Styrene Junkie Posts: 9,319 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"56b53b"}	Zvezda -1/35th Hungarian BTR-80A Mar 8, 2022 14:51:30 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Snipersmudge on Mar 8, 2022 14:51:30 GMT Me too looks like an interesting model.

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Zvezda -1/35th Hungarian BTR-80A Mar 8, 2022 22:46:02 GMT Paul B, Snipersmudge, and 2 more like this

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Post by Ian H. on Mar 8, 2022 22:46:02 GMT

Thanks for checking in, gents! I made some good progress on the BTR and the build has been very smooth, so far. I did replace the large grab rails on the upper hull with metal wire as the kit ones were a tad ragged. I looked at some Hungarian ISAF BTR photos and I had to make a few adjustments on the kit. Their's did not carry the large stowage box on the left side so I filled in the mounting holes there. They also did not have the smaller grab handle above the center doors so I filled in those spots as well. I may add a figure so at the moment I am piecing together figure parts from the spares box. I think I have some figures with similar fatigues and body armor to what the Hungarian troopers wore in A'stan. Stay tuned!

"You watch the world exploding every single night
Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light,
Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain
The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......"
------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

bwilt Modelling Maverick restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice! Posts: 3,015	Zvezda -1/35th Hungarian BTR-80A Mar 8, 2022 23:09:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bwilt on Mar 8, 2022 23:09:12 GMT Well, this one seems to be going fast.. looks good!

Ian H. Model technician Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 11,345 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Zvezda -1/35th Hungarian BTR-80A Mar 8, 2022 23:12:24 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Mar 8, 2022 23:12:24 GMT Thank you, Bert!
	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 23,011 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Zvezda -1/35th Hungarian BTR-80A Mar 9, 2022 4:57:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Mar 9, 2022 4:57:37 GMT That was fast

tommygunn Styrene Junkie Posts: 7,920	Zvezda -1/35th Hungarian BTR-80A Mar 9, 2022 7:50:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tommygunn on Mar 9, 2022 7:50:51 GMT Looking good.

SteveM Styrene Junkie Posts: 5,971 Mini profile background: black	Zvezda -1/35th Hungarian BTR-80A Mar 9, 2022 7:55:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveM on Mar 9, 2022 7:55:25 GMT Looks like the moulds have held up okay, it’s looks identical to my old DML kit. Nice work Ian
	Cheers SteveM

Marco Styrene Junkie MHO's man in Brazil Posts: 6,833 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"5a7d2a"}	Zvezda -1/35th Hungarian BTR-80A Mar 9, 2022 10:55:07 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Marco on Mar 9, 2022 10:55:07 GMT Fast and precise! I don't like Zvezda kits, but in yer hands it's looking very good. Ian, the tires used to be terrible. Watch out mate.
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Snipersmudge Styrene Junkie Posts: 9,319 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"56b53b"}	Zvezda -1/35th Hungarian BTR-80A Mar 9, 2022 19:47:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Snipersmudge on Mar 9, 2022 19:47:27 GMT Wow, very quick work, looks great.

PorcoRosso Styrene Junkie What I said was... Posts: 5,415 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":""}	Zvezda -1/35th Hungarian BTR-80A Mar 10, 2022 18:18:46 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by PorcoRosso on Mar 10, 2022 18:18:46 GMT Only just noticed this Ian. Nice progress.
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Post by Paul B on Mar 6, 2022 13:38:22 GMT

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Post by Robbo on Mar 6, 2022 14:11:40 GMT

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Post by Si B on Mar 6, 2022 21:11:18 GMT

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Post by Marco on Mar 7, 2022 11:28:50 GMT

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