Meng T-90A work in progress

[russ2471]

Ok I can hold out no longer and have taken the plunge




The T-90 is a Russian third-generation main battle tank that is a modernisation of the T-72 (it was originally to be called the T-72BU, later renamed to T-90). It is currently the most modern tank in service with the Russian Ground Forces and Naval Infantry. Although a development of the T-72, the T-90 uses a 125mm 2A46 smoothbore tank gun, 1G46 gunner sights, a new engine, and thermal sights. Standard protective measures include a blend of steel, composite armour, Smoke mortars, Kontakt-5 explosive-reactive armor, laser warning receivers, Nakidka camouflage and the Shtora infrared ATGM jamming system. It is designed and built by Uralvagonzavod, in Nizhny Tagil, Russia.

This is the kit I will be using



Running gear and torsion bar sprues











Fully functioning shock absorbers and torsion bars





Lower glacis plate and self entrenching device


Rear plate



My afternoons work



This kit has been a dream to work on so far, the look and feel of the suspension is fantastic,so much so I think I'm going to put some ballast in the hull and have the tank negotiating some sort of obstacle when I display it

Thanks for looking

[T3hGuppy]

Wow great looking kit buddy.

[Nige201980]

Wow that looks like an amazing kit Russ and you doing a great job on it.

[Coen]

FINALLY!!!!!
I've been waiting for you to succumb to her Russ.
Haha.
Build her... Buiiiilldddd heerrrrr !!!!!

[NovYank]

Yes Russ, come to the dark side. Kit looks great btw; the idea of the T-90 negotiating an obstacle is a great one!!! Meng really puts 110% into their kits.

[HamilkarBarkas]

This looks sweet!

[Beserker]

russ2471

I really like your presentation picture For a second there, I thought it was the completed model superimposed on Red Square

Enjoy the build

Jan

[garywintin]

Time for us to see how this compare with the Zvezda .... will be following this closely

[schweinhund227]

Take your time Russ she will be a Looker once all done up !
don't buy any A.M. sets for her... she is Fully loaded right from the start !

Can't wait to see your Next update !


Norm.

[good2us1]

Another great job after watching Norm's videos building the Vzezda kit and now you building the Meng kit I not sure which one to get now???
Keep up the good work!!!

daryl

[DC87]

Looking great Russ, glad it's going together like a dream so far - long may it continue to do so

[schweinhund227]

Another great job after watching Norm's videos building the Vzezda kit and now you building the Meng kit I not sure which one to get now???
Keep up the good work!!!

daryl

I am sure they are both great kits....

Your Wallet should be doing the talking !!!

if you are "not" into Engines or Link by Link tracks.... then the Zvezda kit could be a good addition to your collection. on the other hand ! if you like super detailing engines....?
Then the Meng kit is for you... but be aware the Price tag will be "adjusted" in accordance ! LOL

of course if Money isn't an object... then both kits.... ! LOL
watch out for the New Trumpeter kit.... I'm saving for that one !

[Paul]

Another great job after watching Norm's videos building the Vzezda kit and now you building the Meng kit I not sure which one to get now???
Keep up the good work!!!

daryl

I am sure they are both great kits....

Your Wallet should be doing the talking !!!

if you are "not" into Engines or Link by Link tracks.... then the Zvezda kit could be a good addition to your collection. on the other hand ! if you like super detailing engines....?
Then the Meng kit is for you... but be aware the Price tag will be "adjusted" in accordance ! LOL

of course if Money isn't an object... then both kits.... ! LOL
watch out for the New Trumpeter kit.... I'm saving for that one !

Lol I agree with norm, get both kits, I plan too ha ha.

[russ2471]

You must be psychic, tonight's session produced this,

[T3hGuppy]

Sweet engine detail dude.

[russ2471]

Cheers guppy still needs four pe heat shields putting on yet but I'm lovin it so far bud

[T3hGuppy]

really need to get back to doing an armour kit starting to miss it now whislt doing these planes lol.

[russ2471]

You know you wanna !!! I'm waiting on a airfix bf109 to arrive and then I'm gonna attempt to follow Paul's tutorial videos with it but i can't see me transferring codes I just love tanks mate

[Paul]

You know you wanna !!! I'm waiting on a airfix bf109 to arrive and then I'm gonna attempt to follow Paul's tutorial videos with it but i can't see me transferring codes I just love tanks mate

Nice one russ.

It's good to build stuff that you normally don't, keeps you on your toes .

[Coen]

Or it makes you want to stab yourself in the knee.
Good thing that Russ is a medic.
Ok Russ... seeing that engine like that is making it really hard to leave my T90 where it is.
Raaaghhh I hate your thread.
But I can't not look.
That thing is soooo sweet.
I can't wait to see you work your magic on her.

[schweinhund227]

Luv that engine

Keep Up the ood Work

[russ2471]

Thank you guys here's some more of last nights progress

Engine painted and other components primed, the colours are off the meng instructions so I don't know if they are correct



Engine compartment primed



That's all for the moment i now have a lovely run of night shifts over the weekend

[Coen]

Ahhh.. Crap.. That means we have to wait.
Oh we'll....go save someone Buddy.

Those are some odd colours on that engine. If Meng called them out its for a reason.... Lets just hope that its not just 'cause they thought it would be funny.
Hungarian Phrase Book comes to mind.

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[russ2471]

quality, quite similar to a scene in the back of my ambulance in the multicultural metropolis that is London

[Coen]

I'm sure. I had to deal with it all the time on the job downtown on the waterfront in Halifax.
Lots of tourists... lots of beer.
Lots of .... culture.

[Nige201980]

Reminds me of my tours in Kosovo when ever we went into the local city lol.

[Tiger131]

looking real good the detail is superb looking forward to seeing more

[good2us1]

Another great job after watching Norm's videos building the Vzezda kit and now you building the Meng kit I not sure which one to get now???
Keep up the good work!!!

daryl

I am sure they are both great kits....

Your Wallet should be doing the talking !!!

if you are "not" into Engines or Link by Link tracks.... then the Zvezda kit could be a good addition to your collection. on the other hand ! if you like super detailing engines....?
Then the Meng kit is for you... but be aware the Price tag will be "adjusted" in accordance ! LOL

of course if Money isn't an object... then both kits.... ! LOL
watch out for the New Trumpeter kit.... I'm saving for that one !

Thanks Guys! I still haven't decided which one to get, but I am leaning towards the zvezda. I will be also looking out for the Trumpeter kit as well. Thanks Norm for the heads up.

[good2us1]

That's all for the moment i now have a lovely run of night shifts over the weekend [/quote]


Nice job Russ, looking really great!

[schweinhund227]

RUSS! If you find pictures of a t-90 without side skirt! That would be great for you!
So you can show off your nice Link by Link tracks!

Would be sad to have ll that work go under cover!

Keep up the good work!


Oh! The trumpeter kit is in Pre order phase already and it's not cheap!
But I won't be ale to buy mine before early 2014..... Not until the model Curfew is lifted! LOL

Remember guys! If you get the Zvezda? Parts Preparation (clean-up) is essential !

Take care and happy modeling!

Norm.