Military Illustrated Modeller – August 2019

 Military Illustrated Modeller - August 2019

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he BMR-1 is based on the T-54/55 hull and

running gear and features a large armoured

casemate for the crew, plus a small, drum-

like turret fitted with a heavy machine gun.

Different types of mine roller were fitted and in

this recent release from MiniArt of the late-model

vehicle, we have the KMT-7 mini-roller variant. It's

an extraordinary-looking machine that's covered

with weld seams, cables and mechanical detail

and is ideal for reproduction in 1:35.

MiniArt T-54/55 kits are exemplary

productions and are now widely

recognised as some of the best out

there; adding the BMR-1 to the line-

up was completely logical and is

very welcome. The first thing to say

is that the box is rammed with parts

but this impression is partially due

to the use of many small sprues,

some carrying just a handful of

components each; if larger, more

conventional sprues were employed

the contents might look a little

less intimidating! The detail in the

injection-moulded grey polystyrene

is stunning, enhanced further with

photo-etched brass, metal chain and individual

track links. An amazing retro-futuristic subject

with masses of detail and endless weathering

potential; this is not a criticism, but it’s certainly

no quick-build project! U

Availability;

MiniArt models are widely available from

good model shops and online.

http://www.creativemodels.co.uk

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ROLL WITH IT

The BMR-1 was a Soviet mine-clearing tank,

best known for its role in Afghanistan during

the 1980s when Soviet troops occupied parts

of the country. Thanks to MiniArt, we now have

a fabulous new 1:35 of the late-model vehicle