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→ 1:35 MT/LB from SKIF (almost done)
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By:kostek211
Created:10/09/2026 9:19
Last Updated:15/10/2026 17:39
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#1 - 10/09/2026

Im just creating this thread ahead of time so i dont have to do it later :)
#2 - 10/09/2026

I still have to decide if im going with the Iraqi livery or with the factory 4BO
#3 - 10/09/2026


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#4 - 10/09/2026

Here are all reference photos ill be using (maybe ill get more)
#5 - 10/09/2026

The other stuff i bought for this and the next models are: Mr. Color levelling thinner, and Satin acrylic varnish for tamiya and mr color paints
#6 - 10/09/2026

So, my options are: - **Iraqi** scene -**test run vehicle** "Factory Fresh" -**Russo Ukrainian war** ( anti explosive mesh)
#7 - 10/09/2026

this is an example of the Anti explosive mesh
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#8 - 12/09/2026

now that i think about it, i'll most likely pick the Iraqi camo since its single tone, besides i don't have alot of desert vehicles (currently only 2)
#9 - 12/09/2026

So, my model will be a MT/LB purchased and put into service by the Iraqi military, have a camo sheet ontop (picture 5), many markings and ofc the iraqi flag. I still have to figure out where and what kind of battle damage the MT LB experienced
#10 - 12/09/2026

Im also still not really sure if i should put the camo tarp ontop, since mine is really stiff, so it wont have any real folds
#11 - 12/09/2026

This is gonna be the mixture for the main coat, in a 1:1:1 ratio. The white and sand yellow are going to be the main paint, and the yellow is there to make the paint a bit sunbleached and also just overall more vivid
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#12 - 12/09/2026

The paint in the pic looks way too green but trust me it will look better later
#13 - 12/09/2026

Details:
- small HE impact at lower front plate
-bullet holes on details and rear hatches
-camo tarp (maybe)
-boxes
Figures (maybe)
#14 - 12/09/2026

These are the figures i have available, im probably going to use the last 2, though the first one might be good as the driver
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#15 - 12/09/2026

Im also planning to paint them as VDV soldiers
#16 - 12/09/2026

Made some VDV soldiers, now that i think about it, im going to have to make the tank in 4BO since russian soldiers fighting in Iraq doesnt make much sense
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#17 - 12/09/2026

These figures are no joke the best figures i made
#18 - 13/09/2026

Anyway i love these figures and i decided ill make the tank in 4BO
#19 - 16/09/2026

It came!
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#20 - 16/09/2026

The PE parts also seem to be dirty or scratched, its not a problem though as i bought myself a copper plate with it
#21 - 16/09/2026

SKIF is actually ukranian so thats nice
#22 - 16/09/2026

This is the quality and also you can see what i mean by „scratched” or „dirty”
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#23 - 16/09/2026

This is the progress so far, i’ll take a small break ill continue soon
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#24 - 20/09/2026

Sorry for not giving any pic but the running gear is done
#25 - 20/09/2026

The rubber tracks are the best rubber tracks ive seen
#26 - 20/09/2026

By that i mean the quality is real good for rubber
#27 - 20/09/2026

Tmrw ill continue on the hull then after that ill do texturing
#28 - 20/09/2026

Just a few bullet impacts
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#29 - 20/09/2026

Im thinking of making side skirts out of the copper i bought even tho its not realistick
#30 - 20/09/2026

I just really liked nightshifts syrian BMP so i thought why not try making a side skirt myself?
#31 - 21/09/2026

The top part of the hull is glued! (The rear top plate isnt glued so i can partially paint the interior
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#32 - 21/09/2026

I hope this works 🙏
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#33 - 21/09/2026


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#34 - 21/09/2026

I honestly love copper
#35 - 21/09/2026

Its so fun doing this
#36 - 22/09/2026

👀
I mixed vallejo engine grey with vallejo german grey and citadel blue
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#37 - 22/09/2026

The vallejo colors look identical to the 4BO mr color, but i find the MR color one more desaturated
#38 - 22/09/2026

Found out the best mix:
1:1:1
yellow ochre
Medium olive
Ochre
#39 - 22/09/2026

I managed to do most of the model, though my airbrush gave up before i could finish the right side, so thats for tomorrow!
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#40 - 22/09/2026


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#41 - 22/09/2026

You can also see at the upper front plate the airbrush started sputtering like crazy to the point i had to wipe off the residue paint off the nozzle
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#42 - 23/09/2026

Thats it for today! Tomorrow will be chipping, rust effects , mud and explosion impacts
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#43 - 24/09/2026


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#45 - 24/09/2026


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#46 - 25/09/2026

1:35 MT/LB from SKIF (almost done)
#47 - 25/09/2026

All thats left is mud and tracks, at wednesday or thursday the next model WITH DIORAMA will be started
#48 - 25/09/2026

It will be a T-72 with a drone cage and soldiers :)
#49 - 28/09/2026

Cool picture i took of the interior
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#50 - 28/09/2026

Rusty scrap metal on the works, then tracks
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#51 - 28/09/2026

Also after i finish the t-72 i will MAYBE make a diorama for this model


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