Friday, December 31, 2010

Matchbox T-80B MBT Pt3 Final

I spent yesterday on the range finishing my last qualification shoot of the year, a close run thing fitting it in prior to the first! However yesterday morning I managed to decal the T80 with the original transfers from the kit. They were not the best, but pressed for time I used them anyway.
Bluetac used to mask the cam scheme, and I believe it came out all right. It does remind me of British NATO schemes from the 70's and 80's however.
Closer detail shot on turret, some mild weathering can be seen.
Another shot showing the front of the hull. The front mudguards are actually rubber and tend to cut up and wear. I used the knife a little here.
Overall a good wee kit, with only a few defects and sink marks. I have a couple of T72's on the way to join it and will complete a similar scheme on them.

17 comments:

  1. Great job Paul, the painting looks spot on

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  2. Nice work Paul, it looks great. I've often wanted to get into some moderns gaming, but you know how it is...so many dollies, so little time...

    Cheers,

    Nick

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  3. Paul
    You've done an excellent job on this kit - I'm sure Musoria will be glad of it's services.
    Tim

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  4. Damn good looking tank and commander Paul.

    All the best and Happy New Year,

    John

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  5. Looking good, Paul- as always;) Must admit, I'm on the lookout for any 20mm Cold War Soviet stuff, including figures for a little project I have in mind...any suggestions would be welcome mate.
    Anyway, Happy New Year!

    All the best,
    Monty

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  6. Really impressive. It's come out really good. Are you going to use this for wargaming or display?

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  7. Cheers Team Kiwi (Al and Nick). You know that its okay to have 30+ projects on the go Nick...Just bend with it.

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  8. Thanks Tim and John. Alawys good to have some positive renforcement.

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  9. Cheers Monty, I will keep it in mind. Both Al and I are working on a project wirh coldwar/moderns at the moment...But it is hush hsh.

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  10. Thanks Paul, yes it is for wargaming...Whats the point in having a tank if you cannot play with it! I hope you are dry over there?

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  11. Stunning Paul, simply stunning!!!

    I like it very much. And the Warsaw Pact figure, is spot on!!!

    Happy New Year Al, for you, your family and friends!!!!
    T.

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  12. Great work, Paul. I couldn´t imagine that this one is from Matchbox.

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  13. THAT looks bloody excellent!!! It really seems to be made of metal and have a "weight" to it, it looks like it´s heavy.
    Happy new year
    Cheers
    Paul

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  14. Great looking T-80.I saw on you tube a build review of this kit and what with your bash it is very tempting to get one!

    Happy new year,

    Rich.

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  15. Cheers fellows,all the best for 2011.

    Regards Paul.

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  16. Great work on the camo of that T80. Is that Finnish or Russian?

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  17. Hi Maurice, I put it downs as the same as the T72 finish that Germany did to the ex GDR AFV's after reunification.

    All the best.

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