"BMP - 2 In Aleppo-dio" - the BMP.

[Steven]

Not going to do a complete build log as there are plenty out there on the Trumpeteer kit rather I wil focus on aspects of the building where i use aftermsrket parts or do mods

Quarter master's list:
Fruil tracks - I just can't stand vinyl
Panzer art roadwheels - details on the kit vers are indisticnt
Miniarm bmp 2 correct set for commander's cupola - crispier details on ir lights etc.
Et models PE - details
SARAB 2 active protection systems from AGV models ( if i completely mess up building one myself ) becoming more prevalent on MBT, AFVs and even Technicals around the period the dio takes place.
Scratched impro armor on sides. same as above but will prob have been added a a first go - to solution for the crew to give some (mostly moral) support aginst the growing threat of ATGMs from the rebs.

Using Miniarm replacement parts


The miniarm replacement parts (very light gray and pinkish resin and PE) mostly in place:










Try as I might, I could not get the Miniarm PE Bracket to fit properly and To get it to link the light up with the gun barrel would not be feasible so I thinned out the kit part and used that, So Miniarm light and trumpeteer bracket.




After a bit of fiddling the wiring and bracket is finally in on the commander's cupola



good crisp details on the gun mantlet and the brass barrel is fine on the Miniarm set

 

[Steven]

Good thing the fenders on the SAA BMPs are getting a beating IRL because I am crap at assembling PE.....

 

[Steven]

Fenders are in (Hurrah) as well as the exhaust grille

 

[JR]

Steven, are there seats left at the front ?
Looking fwd to this, sure it's going to set the scene on the dio

 

[Steven]

The more the merrier, mate - be glad to have you

 

[papa 695]

Nice start Steven

 

[Steven]

Thanks guys
Diverging slightly from kit assembly
I am scratching impro armor for the sides - basically baskets made of - well whatever metal e the crew or field maintenance could get thier hans on and then filled with slaps of concrete cf:


So, evergreen and PE from an old verlinden racks for the m113:
- Wip



I am going to batter these quite a bit when done as they would take beating irl

 

[scottie3158]

Steven,
Count me in, your off to a great start.

 

[JR]

Good idea Steven .

 

[Steven]

Bit of work done on the turret - actually i am almost done save some minor details

 

[papa 695]

Coming along very nicely.

 

[BigGreg]

Great detailing... i can't wait to see it finished...

 

[minitnkr]

A beauty. PaulE

 

[JR]

Nice Steven, like the bling certainly adds to the detail, along with the wiring to the light.

 

[scottie3158]

Steven,
Some very nice neat work

 

[MikeC]

Steven,
The details are what makes this model stand out from all of the others that get built and not detailed, well done.
Cheers, Mike.

 

[Steven]

Thanks gents

 

[Steven]

Improvised add on armor progress - i know they look bodged and that's the idea

 

[Steven]

Goodies in the mail: the SARAB 1 nice details on this from AGV

 

[Steven]

Not really a thing of beaty ,the SARAB-1 perched on the turret but hey, we are not concerned with esthectics here.
I had no good pics showing positioning on the turret so i played around with it
Further digging on the web confirmed placement to the rear of the turret. The specs on the type 1 supports this as the type 1 only had 80 degrees coverage covering most of the turret , engine deck and driver' s compartment leaving the rear uncovered - type 3 has 360 degrees coverage but i have only
seen this on MBTs
A bit of wiring will be added to the back

With the top cover: