New Soviet IFVs coming soon...!

[Leon]

After the successful release of the BMP-1 and T-64s, which were designed digitally, we're ploughing ahead with some more Soviet kit for the 60s/70s and beyond.


The BMP-1P was a later version of the BMP-1 with an added a ATGW launcher to the turret, produced from 1979-83.  Work had already started in 1972 on upgrading the BMP-1 and in 1980 the BMP-2 arrived with a larger turret, new armament and improved armour.  The -2D version had applique armour added and saw service in the Soviet-Afghan war. 

BMP-1P / BMP-2 / BMP-2D:



The BRM-1 was a reconnaissance vehicle based on the BMP-1 chassis and this -1K is the command version of that with an antenna and smoke grenade launchers on the side of the turret.  The BRDM-2 was brought in to replace the poorly received BRDM-1 and was extensively exported to the other Warsaw Pact nations and beyond, with over 7000 produced.  We've got the regular and command versions here.

BRM-1K / BRDM-2 / BRDM-2U:



All of these saw wide use all of the world and some of them are still in service today.  We'll get them moulded up and hopefully released before the end of the month.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Very nice sculpted

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Good stuff, but where are the Cheiftain and FV432 (youse wuz warned

[Steve J]

Very nice master 3D prints there .

[fsn]

Now I have choices! 

That BRDM-2 looks particularly appetising.

[fsn]

@Leon, will they be resin or metal?



Please note: either answer will be deemed wrong by some sectors of the forum, so as usual you can't win. 

[Szymon]

@Leon, will they be resin or metal?

I second that question 

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

 Where are the Cheiftain and FV432 (youse wuz warned

[fsn]

Me ...


Leon ...

[howayman]

Are the FV432 and Chieftain due 2022 or later or much later
Am sooooo close to buying from a competitor, can feel the shame!   

[Ithoriel]

Leon talked about 3D masters so I presume they will be cast in lead from moulds made from resin masters? No doubt when Leon isn't drowning in show related work we will learn the actual answer.

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Leon talked about 3D masters so I presume they will be cast in lead from moulds made from resin masters? No doubt when Leon isn't drowning in show related work we will learn the actual answer.

Well that's what Andy Kirk is doing for H&R 6mm. Where are the Cheiftain and FV432 (youse wuz warned

[fsn]

Gentlemen.

I am ashamed to say that having succumbed, in a moment of weakness, to about a battle group of Cold War British from the Falklands range, and hearing the undertone of the Dark Lord's response to my October 2022 wish list,  https://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,22033.0.html I am ashamed to say that I have fallen and *gulp* gone elsewhere for my Chieftains and FV432s.

I realise this falls somewhat short of my own standards, and rest assured that these inferior pieces will be replace by proper Pendraken alternatives as soon as they become available.

I offer no defence apart from low moral fibre and a momentary lapse in sound judgement. 

[fred.]

... a momentary lapse in sound judgement.

[howayman]

If fsn can slip then i feel that a mild lapse on my behalf is acceptable.