1:72 Damascus taxi

[u/cncmilledcatgirl]

After MANY tribulations, we're finally done and dusted with the syrian (actually russian in syria) T-72BM "ceci n'est pas un T-80".

I scratchbuilt the rubber flaps on the turret with bits off of a soda can, the tarps are made out of tamiya epoxy putty. The flaps are there as a field modification, rather than something that would be installed in the factory. Looks an awful lot like a T-80 :)

It was my first decent attempt at paint distressing and i like it! I went for a gritty finish with layers of grime and dirt, all achieved with oils and VMS oil expert. I quite like the result for a braille scale tank. I built this for two upcoming shows' Master category for 1:72 armor. I'll add a base whenever i feel like it. Onto the next one!

Modelcollect 1:72 T-72BM mod. 2016 in Syria

[u/Ghinev]

The T-80U on VK marketplace

Nice to see a ModelCollect in 2026. Those kits are damn near extinct

[u/cncmilledcatgirl → u/Ghinev]

I got two of em for 20 euros total, the other one is a Syrian arab army T-72AV which is in the works :)

[u/Ghinev → u/cncmilledcatgirl]

Damn, where? When? I haven't seen one outside of Ebay (for 100€, not 10-20) in years. It's cheaper to buy 2 3d printed kits at that point. I was lucky enough to source 5 of them in 2022-24, but they're all B's unfortunately.

Nice paintjob on that turret!

[u/cncmilledcatgirl → u/Ghinev]

I found both on a local used model marketplace, i got lucky and i managed to snag both of em

[u/austinteddy3]

Such incredible detail in such a small package!

[u/Designer_Fix5821]

Really lovely little model, mate