Sunday, January 22, 2017
Zvezda BTR-80 Review and Soviet APC Paint-up
I bought the Zvezda BTR-80 to add some diversity to my soviets and use it as an Observer Post in lieu of a BMP-1. The model cost around 10 USD. It was simple to put together and all the parts fit properly. So far, I have not had any problems with Zvezda kits. The models often lack detail, but this was not the case with the BTR-80. Overall, I was happy with the kit and would rate it a 7.5/10.
This BTR-80 is painted with the typical Siberian Red Quick & Dirty Soviet Green.
Step 1 - Primer Light Grey
Step 2 - Paint hull, turret and hub caps with 2 coats of watered down Olive Green.
Step 3 - Paint tires, gun ports, optics and gun barrel with Black.
Step 4 - Dry brush select edges and panels with Light Rust.
Note: For table top quality models you need more rust than for contest quality models. On the gaming table, subtle rust is not noticeable. So you usually need to go a little heavier than usual. Still, do not go too crazy with the rust.
Step 5 - Cover the entire model with an uneven coat of Seraphin Sepia. I prefer more on the sides and front.
Step 6 - Apply a thin layer of spray dull coat or matte.
Step 7 - Apply decals
Step 8 - Cover decals with paint on varnish
Step 9 - Cover decal unevenly with Seraphin Sepia.
Step 10 - Apply multiple thin layers of spray dull coat or matte until surface appears 'rough'
This method won't win any awards, but it will get a reasonably painted army on the table pretty quickly.
BTR-80 side view
BTR-80 front view
BTR-80 rear quarter
BMP Battalion commander top front view.
BMP Battalion commander side view.
BMP side view
BMP rear view
BMP company commander front view
BMP company commander side view.
Labels:
15mm,
BTR-80,
Soviet,
Team Yankee,
Zvezda
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