T-80U Russian MBT
Xact Scale Models 1:35 Kit #XS35001
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Drilled out muzzle for better appearance.
Sights added inside the turret, also note the drilled out locating holes as per instructions.
Minor modifications of the hatch fitting if you want to open the hatch.
Simply trim a small section as per the image.
Also note the holes drilled into the turret for the various details.
Turret detail sub-assemblies:
Side storage rack and ammo boxes.
Cheek armour and smoke discharges sub-assembly.
Brod-M deep wading equipment assemblies.
Kord 12.7mm heavy MG mounting.
Note the correct position of the side weapons mounting, also note I fitted the top ERA panels
too low into their holes and should be higher as per the image.
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Overview of the assembled turret prior to fitting to the hull.
Note the position of the Brod-M deep wading equipment in releation to the turret centre line,
this is not clear from the instruction illustrations unfortunately and easy to get wrong.
Underside of turret showing the small notches to hold onto the turret ring and the underside of the
Brod-M deep wading equipment housing.