1/72 Syrian T-72 AV

[danb]

Hey chaps this is my latest project in braille scale im copying a photo taken of a field modified T-72 in Syria im using Revells excellent 1/72 T-72 M1 im converting mine to a AV version improvements are as follows ERA blocks Anti radiation liner on turret extra stowage boxes and field mod side hull and turret armour

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next up will be the chipping stage stay tuned........

Dan B

 

[Elm City Hobbies]

Sick work man, especially at that scale!

 

[danb]

Moved onto the chipping stage using a W&N 000 brush & Vallejo German field grey for the rubber mudguards Citadel black was used to finish it off Tamiya flat clear









Dan B

 

[zappa]

Awesome man!!!

Zappa

 

[AverageJoe]

Dan, fancy seeing you here top work buddy

 

[danb]

Joe fancy seeing you here 8) lol

Thanks for the positive comments

the project has moved along quite a bit since the last update the 72 is 99% complete just need to colour in the tarps then i can move onto the base

























Dan b

 

[JohnSimmons]

I could use all the usual jokes like 'how are you shrinking your models' & 'buying industrial size bottles of paint' ect but I'm just going to say that looks ridiculously amazing.

 

[danb]

Thanks fella for your support much appreciated

Dan b

 

[Robbo]

Nice work Dan. Looking better every time I see this one mate

 

[danb]

Cheers Robbo are you posting up any builds?

Dan b

 

[Robbo]

Thinking about it at the moment Dan

 

[JohnSimmons]

Do it! ;D

 

[danb]

I made some progress on the base hope you all like it













Ref pic for actual Graffitti piece i used



Dan b

 

[JohnSimmons]

Wow Dan that looks terrific! Did you hand paint the graffiti on!!???

 

[danb]

Yes mate sketched it 1st then blocked in colours then outlines and shading glad ya like it fella

Dan B

 

[JohnSimmons]

Crazy dude. The whole thing looks 1/35

 

[danb]

I sat at the bench last night and pushed this build to the finish line thanks for the taking the time to look in on this build much appreciated





Dan B

 

[JohnSimmons]

Awesome work Dan love that base!

 

[Jimi]

looks fabulous, well done there mate!

 

[Steve Ski]

Wow, you really nailed it on this little guy, detail and all. Love the mural paint work!!

Cheers, Ski.