Made in the USSR

Hi Phil,

So per your definition any subject is valid unless it was designed in the USSR, no later than 26 December 1991.

Any T-72 variant (and many other vehicles, weapon systems) designed later are disqualified. That is clear.
If the original vehicle was made before the above date but later (than the date above) upgraded to a newer version, still disqualified, am I right?

I only ask to make sure we all have the same understanding. And I have some T-72s variants in my stash and want to opt a proper kit for this campaign.

Tamas

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Brilliant. I’m torn between either the Eduard Mig-21 in VPAF markings or the Airfix Mig-17 in Egyptian colours from the 6-Day War. Both 1/72.

nice…

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I don’t really plan to be a stickler.

I guess I had in mind subjects finished before '91, but if it’s some old hull still in service in the developing world I wouldn’t complain too much.

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I think I give the Foxhopp Zil-2906 a go.

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All I have left is the Hobby Boss IL-2M Sturmovik in 1/32, so…

Hey, Phil. Do you have any thoughts on the two campaign badge ideas thus far submitted?

Want something else? More of this? Less of that?

How about this one?

I would vote for the below one with the yellow sickle and hammer in the red area.

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Why would a T-72 be disqualified???

Because some variants are post-soviet design

Some yes, some not. But by that logic we should exclude T-55, T-62 and T-64 as well, since all of them, as with the T-72, have quite a few versions and upgrades postdating the USSR.

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Tamas is pointing out that it’s the later versions (Russian made) that should be excluded, not all versions…

I’m flexible and defer to what the community prefers. I like the bottom one.

That is correct pont. It is pretty simple: if the design was officially made before the collapse, than OK.
Most of the T-55, T-62 and T-72 variants are OK.
I would still consider valid an African rebel team’s T-55 with added local “armour” and some extra fuel drums. That is more like a “colour locale” rather than “design”.


I will be assembling a Soviet MT-LB that I have had in stock for a while later after completing the M113 campaign…

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We’re on the same page.

In that case I misunderstood.
My apologies.

I’ve got a 100mm gun from ICM to work on.

Looking forward to the Made in the USSR campaign!

However, I need guidance on acceptable subject matter. I have a ~25% complete Ryefield Model’s T-80UK I’d like to enter it if possible but I don’t know when it was designed etc.

Kit status

Would this be a valid entry?

If not, would this be a valid entry?

Last resort, will build this if neither of the other two are eligible.

Thank you.

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The UK-version appears to be a 1990’s design, so post USSR. As is my T-80UE. And my T64BV.

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