1/35 Ural Rocket Guntruck

thank you

the barrel is from RB model

14,5mm KPVT

and yes, this conversion will be available as a resin set for Ural4320 kit from ICM/Alanger/Revell

Cool stuff KFS!

Where did you source the AM brass MG? It looks like a British .303 like the ones mounted on a Mosquito.

Regardless looking forward to seeing how you apply the paint on this truck, as you have a good style that is always realistic / artistic.

Being a unique conversion I would say this is your truck vrs. a commission build. Also with your attention to detail & accuracy you may want to cast the conversion parts in resin, a division of KFS miniatures, KFS Resin Conversions!

little progress.. another time consuming but not spectacular step.

thanks a lot!

some more details on the turret..

I applaud not only your dedication to accuracy in regards to the rocket launcher but also the outcome. Very nice work especially the addition of the rockets.

KFS- outstanding work!

copper wire turned with a small drill.

[pitot's tube for 1/48 Mirage III).

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..rockets

Wow - brass or copper?? How are you forming the rocket tips, the shape looks very consistent.

..rockets

according to launcher dimensions and photo references this graphic is correct:

http://www.3dcadbrowser.com/preview.aspx?modelcode=22179

drilling finished

now I have to scratch 'barrels' on the top and put some rockets into lower holes

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zokissima:

What exactly is off about the Trumpeter launcher?

 

 

 

 

to be honest.. everything, except the number of rockets. too big length and diameter, incorrect lenght, angle and shape of the nose..

Fair enough. If you don't mind, where did you find the correct measurements for the rocket pod?

zokissima

What exactly is off about the Trumpeter launcher?

to be honest.. everything, except the number of rockets. too big length and diameter, incorrect lenght, angle and shape of the nose..

Geez that's a lot of work to get the launcher done. What exactly is off about the Trumpeter launcher?

and more holes..

drilling, drilling, drilling, drilling, drilling, drilling, drilling....

Seems like a lot of work yet I know you can get the inaccurate part whipped sanded, puttied & modified into shape!

If you do not mind waiting I am sure someone has the correct launcher in their stash and would mail it out.

Regardless its one bad (mean) looking truck! Only the Vietnam 6x6 with quad .50 calibers looks as cool.

I'm going to rework this plastic part (btw, it is 1/35 launcher from Trumpeter's Mi-24). It will be just time-consuming..

There are a few aircraft kits that have many options for Soviet ordinance, maybe someone can send you a rocket launcher like the one pictured.

The resent release of the 1/32 scale 'Frog foot' is one that has many extra offensive gear, it would be a lot easier than scratch building the multiple launcher. It could be turned & sanded to change the OD from 1/32 scale to 1/35 scale.

Regardless interesting conversion!

Reminds me of the recent news footage showing a 'Technical' or rebel Sudanese 4x4 Toyota sporting the same rocket system rigged to the truck box.

You are doing outstanding work.  Will be very intresting to see your scratch launcher!   I like it all and will be waiting for the next update.

I was going to use launcher from Trumpeter's kit.. but it's failed. Dimensions and shapes are incorrect

..so i have to prepare for another scratchwork

some details on BRDM's hull added

 Grinding of turret now is complete, so I've started working on details

slowly forward..

..but still turret's shape is not correct

first attempt to the turret

I'm going to rework tires from the kit and cast them in resin. there are two reasons: first of all, rubber used by ICM and Alanger causes damages of styrene (plastic parts melting down). Second reason is a poor quality of tire's details..

Leave it to the Russians...

Will be watching this one with interest. Just out of curiosity, do you plan to use the Ural kit tires? From what I recall they're grossly undersized, and the tread pattern may have been off as well.

Love the fact that we're seeing more Russian cold war subjects on this forum finally.

thanks

rear doors and more details

Very interesting vehicle, nice work so far!