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Than You for the review James, This is definitely a "must have" kit. Cheers M.

We have your back as always

Now, that a nice combo you have there Bill. Good luck ! Cheers M.

Welcome to the forum Bill. Glad to see familiar face. Cheers Martin

Very nice indeed . I wouldn't have the nerve to tackle such a tedious sheet-metal work

Ernie is going to love this long time LOL.

it happened on January day in 1991 in Bohosudov near Teplice (North Bohemia), where the Soviet 280th Mechanized Infantry Regiment was stationed – the T-72A tank was assigned to it. What allegedly happened (according to the military investigators) was that the day before, because of some sort of electric shortcut, the device, used to pre-warm the fuel before use, started burning. The fire was only minor and neither the automatic fire extinguishing system of the T-72A nor the crew caught it. Oblivious to the danger, they parked the vehicle in the garage, switched the electrics off and left (by which they unfortunately also switched off the fire extinguishing system). In the meanwhile, the fire did spread slowly and the guards noticed the smoke in early morning hours of 9.1.1991. The crew pulled the tank out on open space before the garage and started to fight the fire. Unfortunately, it was freezing and the water, stored for extinguishing, froze and there was only sand left. Despite the efforts of the soldiers to extinguish the fire with the sand, they failed. One smaller explosion rocked the vehicle and a short while later, second major explosion tore it to pieces. In the explosion the tank was practically annihilated. Shards of armor were found as far as 700 meters from the explosion site. When it exploded, the tank carried 7 rounds of HEAT ammunition, 14 rounds of AP incendiary ammunition and 8 rounds of HE ammunition for the 125mm gun. Furthermore, 2500 7,62mm rounds and 800 12,7mm rounds were on board as well. The explosion itself however was caused by only three of the 125mm rounds exploding within. At first, the Soviets tried to cover up the entire incident – this was however made impossible because of the extent of damage and the number of witnesses. The story eventually even made it to the main Czechoslovak news – and from there, to European newspapers. Soviets only officially confirmed three dead soldiers, but at the same time, they ordered 14 coffins from the local manufacturer, so the Czech investigator and pyrotechnician, Cpt.Bilický (ret.) believed the actual number of dead soldiers was more like 17-20, although some witnesses claim there were as many as 40 dead in the incident. What was confirmed later was that three of the dead were officers. The Soviet unit, involved in the incident, moved out of Czechoslovakia 6 months later. https://char.rajce.idnes.cz/Vybuch_sovetskeho_tanku_T72_Bohosudov_9.1.1991_-/

Thank guys. Last night, i broke the barrel in two, in order the turn the ring into the proper position. Yes, I know I was rushing it and now I have to pay the price :). Rob, the Voyager barrel is very pretty , but it is missing drainage holes and welding seems, plus it is super straight. Real barrel has a small distortion between the heat-shielding elements , which gives it a very unique look. Like here. EDIT : Having said that I just looked into it and Tetra Model Work makes outstanding metal barrel

Thanks for the kind words(and pictures) guys. Here is a little drawing distinguishing the difference between above mentioned turret types.

The barrel is made of 10 pieces, It;s mengling with my brain. Time to open the instruction booklet ....

And this piece i glued in backwards

It kinda reminds me about ancient Egypt.

Anti-radiation sheeting is on. Rendered beautifully, textured, just like the real deal.

Whisky frisky, Hiply hop, Up he goes To the tree top! Whirly, twirly, Round and round, Down he scampers To the ground. Furly, curly, What a tail, Tall as a feather, Broad as a sail. Where's his supper? In the shell. Snappy, cracky, Out it fell. This is the look I am after. On the reference pictures above are examples of welded turret. We will focus on the colour and wear and tear.

It's so very different from what you see in promotional videos from Boeing or GE etc.

I have two 88s if needed Carl.

bla, bla ,bla............squirrel

It was an E-bay accident, the seller already contacted me with promise that he will punish the employee who made this mistake. has implemented corrective measures already.

I am not building models in order to finish them. My joy is in the research and the rest of you can capitalize on that detail.

Recently I purchased the Meng's Terminator and TigerModel T-90MS and look what arrived ( instead ) yesterday. World peace has been compromised

I just ordered T-72B3

AAAh, too funny