Twilight 2000ish BMP2 - Done!

buzzbomb · December 11, 2014, 02:48:50 PM

Perusing the stash for a quick build to get some mojo back, spotted the older Dragon BMP2, since it was ordinary when released the new offerings would leave it for dead.
That got me thinking about a Twilight 2000 era build.
Went together with no angst, really refreshing actually. Next was to give a personality for a post Apocalyptic feel, so some mods were necessary.
I was thinking Finnish hybrid experimental recon vechicle, caught up in the Twilight 2000 setting

Firstup I tried the Sabre turret from an Accurate Armour FV432 IFV

That sort of did not work and really did not offer much over the kit turret. So went back to that.

Then got to thinking, if you had access to a base workshop with bits lying around, some basic engineering and a gas axe, what about adding a few T-72 bits to improve the vehicle survivability in a Post Apoc world.
Used some left over Tamiya/Dragon T-72 bits like the cupola, DSHK and some turret bins

Next some more bits to add to the Post Apoc feel, like some addon armour, more stowage and the like

Captain Canada · December 11, 2014, 03:07:59 PM

Looks good. I like the original turret as well.

kerick · December 11, 2014, 04:25:49 PM

Lots of potential here!!
I would imagine that surviving would take a lot of luggage. Have to grab all the food, ammo, etc possible at every opportunity. So maybe even a trailer made from a cut down truck bed?

Ford Courier Trailer by Eyellgeteven

Just my $0.02.

nighthunter · December 12, 2014, 11:13:34 PM

It has some awesome potential!

Wardukw · December 13, 2014, 03:03:04 AM

Buzzy mate ..I like it .. simple and clean and seriously workable ..this is am going to watch pretty closely

buzzbomb · December 16, 2014, 03:07:40 AM

Put on some field expedient addon armour and also the Stowage almost done

Stuff on the back

and sides

Final bit will be some spare track and roadwheels on racks on the front of the vehicle.
Still doing my "engineering drawings" on that to come up with a feasible method on the rails I have already put on.
But all in all.. almost there withe next stop after that, the paint shop and the final bits and bobs post paint like ration boxes.

Captain Canada · December 16, 2014, 05:27:18 AM

Nice ! Love all the additions. The rope holding down the tarp looks good, and thanks for the idea !

TsrJoe · December 16, 2014, 07:55:46 AM

looking good, are you planning finishing it in the multi coloured splinter scheme as currently used ?

buzzbomb · December 16, 2014, 02:19:59 PM

Quote from: TsrJoe on December 16, 2014, 07:55:46 AM
looking good, are you planning finishing it in the multi coloured splinter scheme as currently used ?

Yep... as the basis then some "field painting" of the addons.

kerick · December 16, 2014, 10:33:37 PM

Sounds like a plan! I'll be watching.

Army of One · December 27, 2014, 04:44:35 AM

This looks awesome........love the attention to detail on the stowed kit......

buzzbomb · December 28, 2014, 01:56:37 AM

Thanks folks.

Some swift work over the holiday period and this is as good as it is going to get.
A couple of nice figures.. more Russiany than Finnish but given the Twilight 2000 scenario.. they set the scene

Now.. back to normal programming

Brian T

zenrat · December 28, 2014, 02:13:37 AM

Nice. Good job.

NARSES2 · December 28, 2014, 06:25:14 AM

Come out well

Captain Canada · December 28, 2014, 06:43:08 AM

Boy, that didn't take you long to Finnish ! And the rusty armour : how did you make that Finnish ? This thread is more Finnish already

Besides, if anybody asks, I'd offer them to try and read their paperwork.

Great job on this one. Love all the added bits. The armour plates especially, the rusty look and the blown away bit. Very well done. Any in-progress pics ?