BMP-1 IFV - Soviet army, Afghanistan 1980s - Build

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Hi, thank you for your encouragements

This is an extended report on the painting of the BMP-1.

The BMP-1 is applied two Tamiya enamel coats as primer to seal the plasticard and putty, with sanding after the first coat to remove any scratch and glue residue that become apparent.
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
The model is then applied a coat of Tamiya Olive Green acrylic.
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
The camo is applied with a mixture of Tamiya Desert sand and Khaki acrylics,
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
Black pigments are inserted into all the low corners.
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
Dark Steel pigments are dry brushed to all raised corners. A coat of Pigment FIxer is then applied directly on the model to seal the pigments in place, and it also gives a satin look and feel that I like.
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
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Continuing the painting report
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
European Earth pigments are applied freely to the model. This will create a dust like finish to lighten the black pigments and represent a tank in action.
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
The interior has been finished in Tamiya flat white for the walls and roof, grey for the floor, and weathering with black pigments. I have seen many pictures of the turret basket in a colorful orange red. But I didn't know if this was for training purposes or also in the field. In the end, I decided against putting such color on my tank as I didn't think it looked good anyway.
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
Turning on the lights.
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 walk around
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
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Continuing the BMP-1 walk around
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
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BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
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The 1/24 scale Sherman VS hard track are looking good. Although the chevron pattern is not authentic, there are few alternatives at this time. I am guessing that the upcoming Classy Hobby M5 Stuart in 1/16 scale could be an option for tracks and sprockets.
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
Tracks were painted flat black and given Track Rust pigments, then dry brushed with Dark Steel pigments
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
BMP-1 IFV 1/16 scale RC
Ok, the core of the model is finished. But I have a few improvements in mind for exterior and interior.

Next step is to start the Soviet crew and infantry riders.

Regards, Louis
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:thumbup: It's very very cool!!!!!! :thumbup: 8O
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I'm just about to pass out..................per fec t
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Well Louis, Smashing finish and "another" Tank of the Month winner!! :clap: :clap:

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Very good MS! :clap:
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I’m speechless when I see this crazy work
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