Re: Soviet BT-5
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2025 10:57 pm
Thanks for that. The springs I used were 1.5mm wire diameter. I've ordered some more in 1.8 and 2.0. (Aliexpress)
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Re: Soviet BT-5
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2025 5:32 pm
Wow what a beautiful build & what an interesting subject the BT-5 is. I had no idea what an innovative tank the BT-5 was until I came across your build, great work & very inspiring.
Re: Soviet BT-5
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2025 7:36 pm
Just about finished now. Had a test drive round the garden, painted it and made a storage/transport box. Weighs around 38kg.
Re: Soviet BT-5
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2025 8:03 pm
really cool build 
Re: Soviet BT-5
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2025 8:04 pm
oops double post please delete
Re: Soviet BT-5
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2025 8:04 pm
It occurs to me that this tank looks extremely vulnerable to attack in the rear. A petrol bomb/Molotov cocktail in the mesh cover and it would be all over wouldnt it?
Re: Soviet BT-5
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2025 2:41 am
38 Kgs eh!!
I will get a shipping quote to Australia
I will get a shipping quote to Australia
Re: Soviet BT-5
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2025 3:50 am
Re: Soviet BT-5
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2025 3:51 am
great tank, Mike. It looks awesome
Re: Soviet BT-5
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2025 12:28 pm
Great build.