| USSR and Warsaw Pact |
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Battle Tanks APCs & IFVs Reconnaissance Vehicles Engineer Vehicles Artillery AAir Defense Miscellaneous Infantry Aircraft |
| A note on the paint color of
Soviet vehicles:
Most of these shots look less green and
more brown than they appear in real life (I assume it is due to the
flash, I don't really know). However, I have not finished most of
my vehicles in the black-green frequently seen on 1980's Soviet
vehicles on parade. Rather, I chose a greenish-khaki (Soviet
Khaki #2, PollyScale) that seems to be a far closer match to the way
Soviet vehicles actually appear in the field. When I have used
black green, I have drybrushed Soviet Khaki onto them. I have not
painted anything in the various light green shades sometimes marketed
as WarPac paint, as I have yet to see decent photographic evidence that
it was ever used outside of parades. |
| Main Battle
Tanks |
The business end of a GHQ T-80BV Another T-80BV in a different paint scheme, using black-green as a base, drybrushed with Soviet khaki (both from PollyS) GHQ T-80 This is a similar model to the above, but without the reaction armor. Several more vehicles, painted with a dark base and then successively lightened. Technique worked very well, but doesn't show well in this photo. CinC T-80 This is an eBay rebuild, and probably not representative of a new model. Machine Gun is added from the CinC pack. A better version of CinC's T-80. The paint job appears greener without the flash. ISM T-80 ISM "IT-80" ISM's version of the T-80BV GHQ T-64 The paint job is washed out, so I need a better photo as this is one of my favorite models. CinC T-64BV This is CinC's T-64 with reactive armor -- a fantastic model, might be one of their best. GHQ T-74 Actually a late T-72, nomenclature depends on who is naming it. An excellent model. CinC T-72 These are painted with a new paint scheme using a dark green base heavily drybrushed with Russian Armour Green. The have the relatively uncommon "gills" on the flanks. This is the shot without the flash CinC T-62M Background is a tablecloth. I will do better shots of a number of these in the future. This is the same model taken outsite using natural light, which shows the color more accurately but doesn't really show many details. CinC T-62A GHQ T-62 (early) rehabbed from eBay and with a MicroMark star. This shot was done without the flash and is more representative of the color the rest are pained. This is the same model, taken outside with natural light GHQ T-55A These models are not in great shape, they are eBay rebuilds. I believe this is the older GHQ casting. The newer version appears below. Two shots of the new casting (dated 1989) - a most excellent model. CinC PT-76 Quite a nice model, but really needs a strong barrel. CinC ASU-85 light airborne assault gun |
| APCs & IFVs |
| A
pair of GHQ BMP-2s, painted
about 6 months apart. Note the minor detail differences.
GHQ's BMP-2 is much better than their BMP-1 Another Group of GHQ BMPs, painted recently on new Terrain Maker scenery. Even with the flash, the paint job is noticeably darker but heavily weathered. This is a pair of them, showing the heavy weathering Here is a trio of GHQ BMP-1s. Its an old model, and frankly one of their worst. Another shot of the GHQ BMP-1, with a different (more worn) paint scheme CinC BMP-1 Molded with a separate turret, it is clearly superior to its GHQ counterpart. Heroics & Ros BMP-1 A bit more blobular (is that a word?) than the previous two, but not all bad overall. My paint job doesn't really do it justice. GHQ BTR-80 Best BTR model I have seen so far H&R BTR-80A BTR-80 with 30mm autocannon in oerhead weapon station GHQ BTR-70 Three CinC BTR-70s pass by a roadside workshop GHQ BTRP-60P Two GHQ BTR-60s Two GHQ BMD-1s CinC BMD-1 The detail is less pronounced than on the GHQ model, but it is still quite good. CinC BTR-D Air droppable transport CinC BTR-50s I didn't black wash these models, but will probably go back and do so. These models represent the open-topped original model. BTR-50PK These models are by GHQ (left), Skytrex (I believe), upper right, and H&R (bottom). The numbers are Micro Mark Soviet vehicle numbers. They came in a sheet of about 700 (including red stars), and I would love to know where to get more. CinC MT-LB ISM MT-LB This appears to be the Heroics & Ros/Navwar MT-LB covered with an impressive amount of baggage. I probably overdid it on the black wash. |
| Reconnaissance Vehicles |
| CinC
BMP-SON (BMP with Small Fred Radar) I went heavy with the blackwash on this model. ISM SNAR-10 MTLB with radar GHQ BRDM-2s These models are interesting -- the middle and the upper models are clearly marked GHQ on the bottom, but the gun-armed scout car has a separate turret. The lower model is identical to the middle, except that the turret is cast as part of the hull and there are no markings on the base. Is this an older GHQ model or a knockoff? Let me know if you have any ideas. These BRDM-2s (and associated SA-9) are by an unknown manufacturer in the mid-1980s (retrospectively, I believe these are ISM BRDM-2s). They were the first Soviet vehicles I painted up and are done in Humbrol dark green. GHQ BRDM-1 |
| Engineering
And Recovery Vehicles |
BTS-2T T-55 based recovery vehicle from GHQ. An excellent model, but only ship three to a pack (which makes them rather expensive at $10 per pack) Basically the same vehicle, different manufacturer. Don't know who made it, but I suspect ISM due to the amount of baggage, but it might just as easily be Scotia. This photo is a bit washed out, but it is actually quite a nice model. BREM-1 This model is by In Service Miniatures, who are now defunct. I got it off eBay,and several people have emailed me that it is a T-72-based ARV called the BREM-1. It is marked "CM" on the bottom, which I assume means it either is based on or actually is a casting arranged by Croissant Miniatures. ISM MT-LB Recovery Vehicle Scotia BTR-50 Engineering Vehicle Skytrex MT-55 Bridgelayer MDK 2M Rotary Excavator An unusual model of a Soviet entrenching vehicle from Scotia. MTK-1 H&R Minelaying Vehicle MTK-2 H&R Minelaying Vehicle T-62s With Minerollers Two different CinC T-62s with minerollers STS Mobile Crane From Scotia MAZ 535 Heavy Duty Tractor H&R model |
| Artillery |
GHQ 2S1 122mm Self Propelled Howitzers GHQ 2S1 in a darker paint job. but a poorer photo GHQ 2S3 152mm Self Propelled Howitzers I really need a better shot of this model. CinC 2S3 Scotia 2S4 240mm Mortar An excellent model, but the barrel may be long Skytrex 2S5 Giantsint 152mm Self Propelled Gun CinC 2S9/SO120 120mm Gun-Mortar on BMD chassis GHQ 2S9/SO120 GHQ's has a bit better detail overall, but the roadweels on the CinC model are much better. Pretty much a wash overall. CinC BM21 122mm Multiple Rocket Launchers BM-22 This is a BM-22 by an unkown manufacturer -- probably Skytrex. BM-30 Thanks to Bob McKenzie, who tells me this is an ISM piece incorrectly marketed as the "BM-32." GHQ Gaz-66 Portee Type 63 MLR This is a Soviet/Russian Gaz-66 with a Chinese Type 63 rocket launcer mounted on the back. Part of GHQ's 3rd World Warriors collection. BM-14 140mm Towed MRL I believe this is an H&R model GHQ M46 130mm Gun Deployed and towed by prime mover. Both models are excellent, and really in a class by themselves. Crew are WWII GHQ Soviets, but work quite well. GHQ artillery crews are more to scale than their infantry and look correct with the guns. CinC D-30 122mm Howitzer Crews are GHQ WWII Soviets. GHQ D-30 122mm Howitzer Unbased versions Based with H&R? USSR artillery crews Skytrex S23 180mm Gun A good model from Skytrex, much more to scale than their FH-70. Crews are also GHQ WWII Soviets. Scotia 122mm Gun with H&R Crew Scotia 152mm Gun with H&R Crew GHQ T-12 AT Guns and MT-LB Prime Movers GHQ T-12 100mm AT Gun Deployed |
| Air Defense |
GHQ ZSU-23-4 next to GHQ ZSU-57-2 Another shot of a GHQ ZSU-23-4, in a different paint scheme. I used ModelMaster Jet Exhaust Pipe for the guns, to good effect. GHQ 2S6 Tunguska A truly beautiful model from GHQ -- the detail level is high, and it is actually quite a large vehicle. GHQ BMP-2 With ZU-23/2 This is a GHQ BMP-2 with a dual 23mm gun mounted in place of the turret. Part of GHQ's 3rd World Warriors collection. GHQ Gaz-66 With ZU-23/2 Similar to the above model, but mounted in the bed of a GAZ-66 light truck. I use these with my Soviet Airborne units. CinC SA-2 Battery with Fansong-E Radar These are fantastic models from CinC -- true works of art. Scotia SA-4 Very good models from Scotia, although all that I ordered were poorly cast. This is the reload vehicle. CinC SA-3 Battery Another great piece of air defense equipment from CinC GHQ SA6 and Radar Track These are some of the nicest models GHQ makes, and I gave them a decidedly mediocre paint job. Here are more GHQ SA-6s with better paint jobs, although you wouldn't know it from the photo... GHQ SA-8 A large, detailed model that comes in requires some simple assembly Another shot of an SA-8 in a slightly different paint scheme -- a bit lighter. A shot of a different SA-8 model, this one based CinC SA-8 Romb Reload Vehicle Carries spare missiles for the SA-8 GHQ SA-9 Gaskin ISM SA-10 A decidedly mediocre model, depicting the SA-10 SAM on the move. ISM SA-12b Giant The SA-12b is the long-range version of the SA-12 Grizzly. This model was cast by ISM in the late 1980s or early 1990s when only partial information was available on the missile. I have recently found an old US Department of Defense mockup of what they thought the missile battery looked like -- and these models are exact copies. While it is not remarkably accurate (the ribs on the launch vehicle are too large and the radar mast should be square and articulated) it is still a unique, interesting model and a worth addition to any army. The full set from ISM included six vehicles -- 2 launchers, 2 different radar vehicles, a command vehicle and a reload vehicle. CinC SA-13 MTLB-based replacement for the SA-9 GHQ SA-13 Also an excellent version of this vehicle Another GHQ SA-13 in a different scheme. GHQ S-60 57mm Towed Gun Same model, but in towed mode. GHQ ZPU-4 Quad 12.7mm AAMG A finely detailed model, but in some ways just too small... difficult to assemble and the barrels bend easily. I'm not sure who made this, but I think it is supposed to be a ZPU-4. It is, however, probably twice the size it should be. CinC Radar Vehicles CinC makes an absolutely spectacular line of Soviet-era radar vehicles. This is a Long Track air defense radar. I wasn't sure how to paint the radar dish, which is a superstructure in real life. If I was bold, I would replace it with brass mesh. This is the Thin Skin air defense radar mounted on KRAZ-214 heavy truck Some Sort of Mystery Soviet Radar Vehicle On ACRV Chassis |
| Miscellaneous
Vehicles |
ISM SS-25 This is one of the sets from ISM that included a number of vehicles in a single package -- a very effective way to sell them in my opinion. This is a transport/launcher/transporter and a control vehicle This is a transport/launcher/transporter and a command vehicle CinC SS-20 An excellent model, and surprisingly large. Well worth the $7.00 per model it costs. Can be built in either transport mode (as show here) or deployed (which I opted not to build). Skytrex Scud Launch Vehicle and Missile Skytrex FROG-7 Two Versions of GHQ's ACRV (Armored Command and Reconaissance Vehicle) An assortment of Soviet Trucks by CinC -- URAL 375 (large) and Gaz 66 (small) GHQ Gaz-66 A significantly better model than CinC's, although it does not have removable canvas. Same model in a slightly different paint scheme GHQ KRAZ Heavy Truck CinC AT-T Tractor A fine model in multiple parts that can be assembled either covered or uncovered. BRDM-2s with AT-5 ATGMs H&R BRDM-2s in the anti-tank role BRDM-1 with AT-3 ATGMs CinC Model of early BRDM with AT-3 Sagger ATGMs This is the GHQ version, which makes me think the above model is missing the cover. BRDM-1 with AT-1 Snapper ATGMs Model from GHQ Decontamination Team A NBC decontamination team from ISM featuring what appears to be a modified GHQ URAL truck and a pair of modified H&R BRDM-2s Another version of the URAL with the jet engine on the back. I believe this one is from Scotia. Electronic Warfare Team Another one of the multiple-vehicle sets from ISM GAZ-66 Communications Van Either Scotia or ISM, but probably Scotia. Antenae are 20 gauge wire. |
| Infantry |
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GHQ Infantry from the Soviet Infantry and Soveit Heavy Weapons packs. These are a real bargain, and give you a large number of interesting figures for relatively little money. While not as scale-accurate as CinCs, they are far sturdier and more detailed. They are also significantly ahead of H&R. Soviet Paras Ok, these are GHQ Soviets again, this time painted up as paras. Although it doesn't show up well in the photos, they have khaki uniforms with a lighter camo pattern. AT-7 on left, a pair of AGS-17 30mm AGLs on right |
| Helicopters And Aircraft |
GHQ SU-25 Grach
A super ground attack aircraft from GHQ, although assembly is a bit difficult -- tough to keep the rocket pods attached. I need a better photo, as this one is way too washed out. H&R
Mil MI-24 Hind-E
A surprisingly good model from H&R, with armament options and a one-piece propeller. In general, H&R helicopters compare rather favorably with other manufacturers (GHQ excepted) MI-6 Manufacturer unknown, heavily rebuilt by me. An absolutely massive model. As far as I know, no longer in production. GHQ Mi-8 I tried to airbrush out the flight stand H&R Mig-23 Missiles are AS7s (I think) from CinC Soviet Aircraft missile pack H&R Mig-25 Decals from I-94 Enterprises |