Model Collect 1/72 T-90MS

[Fenlander]

Well here it is. A lovely kit to build and paint. Word of warning re the tracks though. Like Dragon DS and some other tracks, these will glue with normal modelling glues. However, as they are delicate, Tamiya Extra thin virtually burnt through them. The white cap Tamiya and, I would imagine, the Revell Contacta etc will be fine, just don't go mad like I did :oops:


All paints other than Stynylrez primer and the steel base for the tracks were Mig Ammo as is the satin varnish final coat.


These kits are a joy to build. The fit is perfect and the detail is excellent for the scale. remember, this little chap fits easily into the palm of your hand.


Would I build another? Yes I would. Am I converted to 1/72? no I am not, my eyes are not up to it but when they fit together as well as this did, it's really no problem.


Anyway, the final pics.

 

[papa 695]

Awesome work Graham, I realy liked the build thread to this and this looks stunning realy liking the subtle weathering on the side skirts and road wheels. And to top it all off a simple but very effective base.

 

[Fenlander]

Just to give an idea of the size of this......

 

[Fenlander]

Awesome work Graham, I realy liked the build thread to this and this looks stunning realy liking the subtle weathering on the side skirts and road wheels. And to top it all off a simple but very effective base.

Thanks Ian

 

[dubster72]

Firstly, that base is really good & a clever idea


The model itself is excellent, very well built & finished. Top job Graham!

 

[Fenlander]

Thanks Patrick

 

[Deleted member 4539]

You have done a fantastic job on this Graham.


The painting and weathering a just right for me and that base is a job well done.


Overall you have created a little gem.

 

[Robert1968]

Just to give an idea of the size of this......
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Open fire Gullivers back!!!

 

[Robert1968]

This is top grade stuff from you Graham ( really is sublime in the painting weathering and detail. That's something I would be proud of


Well done


Regards


Robert

 

[Fenlander]

Thanks guys this is one of those that just built itself, nowt to do with me

 

[Pikeman]

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That looks awesome Graham really nice build mate.


Painting and weathering is spot on

 

[Steve Brodie]

fe-fi-fo-fum that looks bril-i-unt :D :D

 

[Deleted member 3568]

They don't call it braille scale for nothing you've done a superb job

 

[yak face]

Superb work graham , its a great looking model and the base is a perfect complement , so are you converted to the miniature side of things now , i know a good few tiny aircraft kits to recommend !!!!! , cheers tony

 

[Fenlander]

Superb work graham , its a great looking model and the base is a perfect complement , so are you converted to the miniature side of things now , i know a good few tiny aircraft kits to recommend !!!!! , cheers tony

Nooooooooo :eek: :eek: :eek:

 

[PhilJ]

Wow that is small, I don't think I'd fancy tackling something like that. In fact I just swapped some 1/72 aircraft as I like adding extra detail/PE ect and couldn't imagine doing it smaller than 1/48.


Anyhow this is a cracker mate so top marks! Love that base too


Phil

 

[bazers]

Looks great ,nice to see another 1 72 scale model

 

[Gern]

Really nice Graham. It's all very well for you to say the quality is down to the kit, but you still gotta put 'em together and get the painting right - and you've got both of those spot on!


They won't be tempting me though. 1/72 armour is too small for my liking and, despite the obvious quality of the kits, the prices are too steep.

 

[Fenlander]

Really nice Graham. It's all very well for you to say the quality is down to the kit, but you still gotta put 'em together and get the painting right - and you've got both of those spot on!
They won't be tempting me though. 1/72 armour is too small for my liking and, despite the obvious quality of the kits, the prices are too steep.

Cheers Dave. I will not build many 1/72 simply because I struggle with the small parts which applies to 1/35 over engineered kits too. But mainly, I struggle to paint and weather them. I don't agree that they are too expensive, not for what they are. Anyone dedicated to brail scale would love them. Looking over to the display cabinet, I certainly do not regret paying the price of it and just think how much you save in primer, filler, paint and varnish. Only needed the tiniest of drops of paint

 

[flyjoe180]

That really is a superb job Graham, nicely presented on that wee base too.