1/16 T-72B3 Trumpeter

[Martinnfb]

This is a very basic kit that requires lots off additional work. 
such as:

- added missing wiring

- added missing return fuel lines

- added rivet detail on the commander cupola ring and exhaust shielding
- reworked all the storage container fasteners, fuel drum straps

- replacement of the light guards

- adding the mud guards/ fenders

- reworking the mantlet cover 

- adding bore sightings points on the crown of the gun, plus drain plug with few extra fasteners etc. 

- welding seams

-additional detail for NSV , Utyos machine gun

- adding locks on cupola hatches

- making antenna whip out of brass tubing and monofilament 

and

Mmmmany others.  

Did I enjoy it, yes. Would I do it again. Probably not. 
 

[Martinnfb]

Additional “ in progress”pictures 

 

 

 

[FullArmor]

Thank you for these pictures and tips 👍😊

You managed to add lots of fine little details.

I like specially your subtle weathering style.

Hopefully i can start my build next year.

[Martinnfb]

Thank you for the kind words. I’m glad you like it and looking forward to your build. 
Cheers

Martin

[belugawhaleman]

Looking nice Martin, perhaps I'll dig mine out and finish it!

[Martinnfb]

Thank you Paul. I would love to see yours finished. In matter of fact your build was the main reason why I bought this kit.  

Cheers

M.

[PanzerWomble]

Thats pretty good up close , did you re do a lot of those weld beads on the fender? ERA blocks are damn fine too . 

Not fancy using the Copium cage ?

 

[Martinnfb]

There were no beads at all to start with. I messed them up on the fenders, having no time to fix it before the show, they look little odd. Honestly , there's so much more to add and correct and at this scale possibilities are endless.

[BlrwestSiR]

Fantastic work Martin. These big scale tanks really give you so many opportunities to improve/enhance/add detail to them. 

[Martinnfb]

Thank you Carl, I just started Andy's E-8 and it's a night and day difference. Absolute joy to build. And great canvas for some obsessive detailing. 

Aiming for this at the end.

[harv]

6 hours ago, Martinnfb said:

Thank you Carl, I just started Andy's E-8 and it's a night and day difference. Absolute joy to build. And great canvas for some obsessive detailing. 

Aiming for this at the end.

Can't wait to see this. About ready to pull the trigger on ordering both his Sherman's ....harv 

[KevinM]

That extra work Martin shows itself came out quite a stunning build.

[Martinnfb]

Thank you for the kind words Kevin.

[Landlubber Mike]

 Wow, nice job Martin!!  You make me almost want to start adding armor to my stash...almost...

[Martinnfb]

Thank you Mike, that's a humbling compliment  

[FullArmor]

Here is excellent new video about T72 and its armor. How it was cutting edge technology at its time. But quickly become obsolete by introducing new 120 mm ammo.