David

Look forward to the progress of this build as I have been thinking of adding one one these to my collection.

Regards

Gerry

David it looks like a fun build. I wonder how these build up? Are they better then Eastern Express?

I still need an early Russian armor such as a BT-5 or BT-7.

Off to a good start! Always neat to see the pre-war/early war designs get their due.

The indy links on this kit are an insanely tight fit.Use a good liquid cement and they will soften up right away with no further trouble.

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind!

More updates, the front suspension had a gap on both sides so after gluing I filled in with squadron putty mixed with Testors liquid cement and sanded down.  Eduard parts and RB barrel are inbound, should get them within the next week. :)

Keep at it David.

Here are some more updates.  Here I am taking the Exhaust off to replace with PE.

Nice to see this one come back to the front of the line, looking good!

I like those grills. 

Well, I got this one done. Wish I did something different with the headlights but by the time I thought of something I already had them in and I didn't want to mess with trying to fix it. I'm very pleased with how the PE turned out though and the tracks were pretty simple to assemble.

Yes, the PE really set it off and the tracks look great. Are they box kit stock?

Yes, the tracks are from the kit.

There's just enough of everything to make this a pleasing looking model to look at !

Well done .

Wow, very well done overall.

What color do you use for WWII russian armor?

I used Model Masters enamel European Dark Green # 1764, over a black primer.  Then mixed a lighter 50:50 mix of White and Euro Dark Green with 50% thinner and painted centers of panels.  I also did some dry brushing with Pale Green on the bolts, edges and details to make them pop out.  At first I thought it was a little too dark of a green but it started to grow on me.

David, glad you got her done. Love the PE grills.

It might be me, but the straps are begging to tie something down. 

Very Nice!

    Only thing that looks out of place is the lack of any screening in those vacant deck intakes.... ....wouldn't take much.

I did a BT7 a few years ago.

If you wanna see pics of it you can click HERE.

Can't build a clean tank to save my life

David: Sharp work! Always liked the looks of the BT series, seems they captured the 'sports car' look J. Walter Christie wanted to bring to the tank world. And you've done a great job on her!