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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.
Another version
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.
Yet another version...
It is extremely difficult to keep these barrels straight.
ISM T-80
ISM "IT-80"
ISM's version of the T-80BV
ISM FST (Future Soviet Tank)
These guys need to be based and have MGs added
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.
Newer Version Of GHQ T-72
A tremendous improvement on the original, and a fine model.
This is the new T-72 with the older "T-74" model
This is the new T-72 with the older T-72
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
ISM T-72
At least, I think so...
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
Another version
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.
ISM Upgraded T-55
Not sure what this is actually supposed to be... but it is a cool model.
CinC JS-3
Post-WWII heavy tank that panicked the West...
CinC PT-76
Quite a nice model, but really needs a strong barrel.
GHQ T-34/85
In the modern section because there is not WWII section yet, plus it served 'til the end of the Cold War with some Warsaw Pact armies (such as Bulgaria)
Ths significantly inferior CinC version
Cinc version with Mine Roller
CinC ASU-85 light airborne assault gun
ISM T-34s
There are a number of different versions, each with different types of baggage
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
More GHQ BMP-2s, this time in a camo pattern.
CinC BMP-2
A better model in many ways than its GHQ equivalent -- particularly since it comes with the missile launcher as a separate part.
ISM BMP-2
This is a speculative upgraded BMP-2 from ISM, with (apparently) reactive armor and a dual ATGM. An interesting concept vehicle, but the execution of the model was poor. These came as part of a company pack.
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
ISM BTR-80U
Command variant
GHQ BTR-70
Three CinC BTR-70s pass by a roadside workshop
GHQ BTRP-60P
Two GHQ BTR-60s
GHQ BTR-152
A newer model from GHQ, and an excellent addition to their lineup.
GHQ BTR-152K
Command version of the BTR-152. These models really need aerials. Eventually I'll get to them.
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.
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.
CinC BRDM-2
ISM BRDM-2
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
Another version
Appears to be a later sculpt, but might be the CinC type
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.
Another version with a slightly different paint scheme and a lot of wash.
ISM MT-LB Recovery Vehicle
Another version of the same model... This one came out a bit better.
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
ISM Mystery Vehicle
This would appear to be a T-72? based mineclearing 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
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
H&R version of the BM-21 -- not as good as the CinC model, but still quite good.
GHQ's BM-21, probably the best of them.
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
Mystery MRL
Looks Soviet, but can't ID it...
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
D-30, Manufacturer Unknown, with Crewmen on textured bases
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
GHQ ZSU-23-4 next to GHQ ZSU-57-2
CinC ZSU-57-2
A better model than GHQ's, but the barrels are prone to bending. I wish there were scale crew figures.
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...
H&R Version Of The SA-6
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
H&R SA-8A
The early version of the SA-8. Not a fantastic model.
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
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
This came in a pack labelled Gaz-66 airborne version... Don't know the manufacturer, but wheels make me think Skytrex.
GHQ KRAZ Heavy Truck
ISM Gaz-66 Maintenance Vehicle
CinC AT-T Tractor
A fine model in multiple parts that can be assembled either covered or uncovered.
ISM Fuel Truck
Looks to be URAL-375 based?
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.
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
This certainly needs some work...
Skytrex FROG-7
Two Versions of GHQ's ACRV (Armored Command and Reconaissance Vehicle)
BRDM-2s with AT-5 ATGMs
GHQ BRDM-2/AT-5
CinC BRDM-2/AT-5
CinC and GHQ models side by side
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
UAZ-469 w/B-11 Recoiless Rifle
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.
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
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.
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-24A
GHQ's excellent early Hind. I haven't figure out how to appropriately attach the rotors yet. I used a new inking technique on this model.
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
H&R Mig-29
H&R SU-7
Decals from I-94 Enterprises
H&R SU-27
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-24A
GHQ's excellent early Hind. I haven't figure out how to appropriately attach the rotors yet. I used a new inking technique on this model.
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
H&R Mig-29
H&R SU-7
Decals from I-94 Enterprises
H&R SU-27
ISM modern Soviet tank company -- composed of FSTs (Future Soviet Tanks), probably pulled from the Pentagon's various publications. This unit came boxed together from ISM, and I picked it up off of eBay. It includes 11 tanks, a BREM-1 recovery vehicle and (from left to right, bottom row) a GAZ-66 maintenance truck, heavy fueler, MTLB engineer version, BRDM-2, BRDM-2 chemical recon vehicle, and BTR-80 command vehicle.
