BT-7 mod 1937

Good to see some new updates on this one. Looks very good...as with pretty much everyone else, I love the camo.

 I'm VERY interested in how this turns out when it is complete........... 

                       LOOKIN' GOOD!

good to see this one back in the middle of the bench. The lights look great, tracks look great, the weathering bringing it all together! 

Rob thats some inspiring work there. Excellent scheme and such a clever way of achieving it.

Terry.

ANDY - Tracks are parts off the sprue, normal injection mold.  Thanks for the   I'll be checking in on your Chaffee.

GREG, TIGERMAN, JOSIAH - Thanks for taking a look and thank you very much for the comments.  There's just something about fishnet stockings and armor

DM, SPRUEONE - It is good to get back on this one.  Should not be much longer before I can call this one done, just a few things left.

TERRY - Thank you very much for the kind words.

Most of the chipping, weathering is on.  Also painted the tools, exhaust pipes, rear lights and added the chain.  Forgot to make and put some handles for the hatches so have to work on that also have to mount the MG on the commanders hatch.  Will make a very simple base for this one to sit on, there is still work too be done to it.  Here are a few pictures too show some progress.

Thanks too all for stopping by.

Not only is this different but it is well done. Just what I like to see.

SOMEFELLA - Thanks much.

Here is the idea I have for this one. 

Stay tuned

Making good progress on this one Rob, definitely going to be a show-stopper once you've got it finished.

WBILL - Thanks for taking a look and for the comments.

I'm calling this one done. 

Broke the MG during pictures so that will need to be fixed.

Thanks too all for staying with this one through the build.  Any comments are welcome.

I give you ten for this... creativity and great diomara.  I loved the base and name sign... where or how did you make those?   I plan to make bases for my first four builds this summer and I haven't decided how to do those.  Circle or square, picture frames or readily made wood bases from Michael's or Hobby Lobby... so many choices. 

Looks fantastic!  I'm a big fan of the early war stuff, especially the BT series.  I just finished the Tamiya BT-7, but am just about finished with my build of the EE BT-7A and it's not a bad kit at all with a little work as you've demonstrated.  The screened-in air intake makes all of the difference in the world I think.

Here's a pic of the Tamiya kit which was a weekend build (including a full interior) and the second weekend was used to paint and finish it.  Cool tanks!

Beautiful build Rob. I love the camo as well as the rusting on the fenders; very well done!

Nate

That's one of the coolest things I've seen in long time. Love it.

Definitely a great and unique piece to have on your shelf Rob! Enjoyed every minute of watching this one come together.

ANDY - The name plate is just a P-Touch sticker.  Cheapand easy but effective on some bases.  All the bases you mention work fine but remember if you use a solid wood base to take the appropriate steps to avoid warpage.

F MATTHEWS - Your BT also looks great.  I also find these BT's to be very intresting.  I also agree that the EE kits are nice ones and I see myself building more of them.  Would be intrested in seeing your other BT when finished.

NATE, ERIC - Thanks for the comments, good too hear you like.  Look forward to seeing both of your builds in the Panzerjager GB.

WBILL - Always appreciate the comments, Thanks

fantastic finish! The work on the engine cover screen mod really paid off. The headlamps look good too 

Rob she looks great on her base. She should do well in front of a judging panel.

Terry.

Awesome job on your BT-7!  I wish I could have had the tracks on mine turn out as nice, but they didnt...