Trumpeter T-80BV and T-64AV Questions

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Hello folks,

I would like to ask about these two kits - the 1/35 Trumpeter T-64AV and T-80BV. In particular:

A) Are there still any T-64AVs in service (hopefully in Ukraine?) I am aware that the T-64AV is a rare beast - not only from the fact that it seems that not many A versions got the upgrade to AV, but also that the ERA arrangement on them is more reminiscent of the initial T-72B ie: ERA attached all around the turret rather than two V-shaped protrusions in the front of the turret.

I’ve only found two so far on Facebook:

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as for the T-80BV:

Notwithstanding the issue with the incorrect front glacis, are there any T-80BVs of this vintage in service today? I also read somewhere that the Ukrainians made use of this version with the add-on armor added to the glacis. I was hoping to build one with either a digital camo or the Ukrainian flag painted on the side-skirt ERA blocks.

Thanks folks

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Here are a couple of T-80BVs in the Ukraine

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Thanks Carlos - are these Ukranian or Russian? I’ve seen them recently being posted on FB, wasn’t sure if they were correctly ID’d

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I honestly can’t say. To me, the one with the blue on the gun barrel is likely Ukrainian, but that’s just a guess on my part. The other two may be Russian, with those white circles on the IR light covers. Again that’s strictly a guess on my part.

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