T-64

Grease Monkey T-64U is one of 2 variants of the modernization program in 1990s, while "Bulat" is the most recent modernization from 2004. The other one is (I think) T-64BM. The one I have is T-64BM Bulat. So that seems to be the latest version of the BM. BTW, it seems the Bulat did not well in the recent Ukrainian conflict, they send them back into storage and start using their T-64B agian, so it seems. I think the Bulat is too heavy for the 5TDFM engine with 850hp. The top speed is much lower than all other modern tanks. There is an 1000hp 6TDF, but that was an option and I don't believe the operational Bulat's had that powerpackage. But that said, I read conflicting stories on the internet...

Ingo F T-64U was an prototype of the T-64BM Bulat and was first shown in 1999 during the Independence Day of Ukraine. As far as i know only two prototypes were build.
T-64BM and T-64BM Bulat are two different tanks. The T-64BM was an soviet modification of the T-64B with an 1000l engine in the early 1980s. Bulat is an modification of the ukrainian T-64B/BW tanks.
Only my two cents here. Hope you dont mind.

Scott Dutton Always happy to learn, externally much difference? May need to convince myself I need the Miniarm turret, I love their quality stuff

Ingo F Unfortunately there is not much information about the T-64U.
Here a little summary of the information i could dig out:
In 1999 there were three variants for the modification of the ukrainian T-64B/BV and T-64B-1/BV-1 tanks.
The prototypes were called T-64U.
A total of nine modified T-64 tanks were sent to the Independence Day parade:
Six T-64BV-1 with a mockup reactive armor. (1st variant)
Two T-64U (Object 447AM1) with reactive armor, modified gun, reloading and aim systems. New weather sensor. (2nd variant)
One T-64U (Object 447AM2) with reactive armor and modified internal systems, the same that were used on T-80UD (Object 478B) and T-84. (3rd variant)
All in one it looks like the T-64U had a different reactive armor on the glasic plate and the ERA layout on the turret was also different.
You can see the pictures here: https://dic.academic.ru/dic.nsf/enc_tech/4413/%D0%A2
The information on the site is from an russian modeling magazin from year 2000.

Scott Dutton Many thanks

Grease Monkey Good info! Not a lot of info on the internet, about the Bulat and it's predecessors, at least not in English.

Ingo F If you need some information, just ask me. I can try to find and translate it for you.

Grease Monkey Thanks!
I just did a search to check what antenna should go on a T-90K, and in Russian I got a lot more info. (More useful info I should say )

Danny Janssens Schoon dooske

Bart Goesaert yup

Scott Dutton following my favourite tank, looks interesting project

Ingo F No, unfortunately not but i will take a look at the tank in the daylight and compare it to the paints i have.

Thomas Kirschbaum nicely

Ingo F Thanks.

Scott Dutton Appreciate that, it just seems to have the correct lightness and amount of yellow in it.

Ingo F I looked at the model today. I am not 100% positive about the color but it must be A.MiG-932 ZIS-508 Green Khaki.

Scott Dutton Cool, thanks. I just painted a T-34 in a MG 4BO and it wasn't far off this. Also just gave the AK Real Colour a burst threw the airbrush. Nice, looked lovely when wet, dried a bit greyer however.

Ingo F Got the modern russian green from AK real color. Will test it on my T-72B3.

Scott Dutton Its not the current very dark green of the T-14 etc. Significantly darker than 4B) with less yellow and more of a blue green hue

Scott Dutton You got me excited, thought you'd built it. Was just looking at Miniarm conversion and saw your project. Think Trumpeter will do it? Nice image. Must work out difference between this and T-64U which I have SP designs conversion for, looks similar. GO ON BUILD IT......

Scott Dutton Think may be identical just different naming

Ingo F Hey Scott, you almost right about the T-64BM and T-64U. The T-64U was the prototype for the T-64BM and was presented on the ukrainian independence day parade on 24 august 1999.
As for the model i also looking at the Miniarm conversion right now but can not decide if i am going to buy it or not. Hoping that Trumpeter will release it one day as they already released the T-84 (will be one of my next builds) and the T-84 Oplot in the future.
I have never build an Miniarm conversion before and i do not know the quality of their resin. I will see it in a few weeks when my T-72B2 rogatka conversion will arrive.

Scott Dutton I have several miniarm turrets and have used at least one. It is i think the best quality i have ever used. The detail is amazing the only down side, and it is just preference, is they go for many small parts to get detail like trumpeter, but with increased part count. I have elected to keep my turrets rather than buy trumpeter as i hate this aspect of trumpeter. I bought most of mine for tamiya t-72 which is always a joy to build. I want the t-84 as well but hoping fur xact oplot instead. Would lve the rogatka but the PE scares the hell out of me. Have enjoyed spdesigns for its simplicity. Would say, go for it re miniarm. Had hoped to find cheap in Russia when i visited few years back but didn't see single store for models. Thanks fur clarifying, i read wiki but wasn't clear and then other site said same vehicle different designation. Either way looks great. Im just finishing my T-80 152mm, then either my G6 as aussie, we looked at but didnt buy, or 1/16 pz iv Kursk that arrived last week. Cheers.

Ingo F Hey Scott, thank you for the information about Miniarm quality.
I bought only the resin conversion of rogatka without the PE set. I will try to scratch build the slat armour myself from plastic card.
I could slap myself about the Xact T-80U model. In the past i had the opportunity to buy the kit but didnt do it as i thought that i can alwasy buy it. Now i can not find a single kit of the tank.

Scott Dutton I can ask here if you like but postage from here is expensive.

Scott Dutton Trumpeter FB page has T-80U boxart so not long to wait now

Ingo F I know mate. Waiting for it .
As for this project, i am planing to get the Miniarm T-64BM conversion for the Trumpeter T-64.
If i get the conversion kit, i can inspect the turret front armor and replicate/scratchbuild it for my planed T-72UA1 and UA4.

Scott Dutton I'll have to check those 72 variants, not known to me.

Ingo F Both versions are ukrainian modification of T-72B. The modification has the T-72B ERA on the hull and "Nozh" Protection System on the roof. The same that is used on T-64BM.

Scott Dutton Interesting, love these new versions or experimental ones. I'm just finishing a Black Eagle

Ingo F Thank you James. Right now i am building this one and additionally painting all the models that i have build in the past year but did not paint.

Ingo F Turret finished, ready for the paint.

Ingo F Ready for coating, washing and drybrushing.

Ingo F Thanks James. I used Russian Green Base ZIS 508 from Ammo Mig (A.Mig-932)

Ingo F Almost done. Only need black pigments for the exhaust and a coat of varnish.

Ingo F Finished.

Ingo F Thanks. Yeah i finally found some time to finish some of my models. Next will be Type 89 IFV and LAV III.

Irving González very good

Ulf Petersen Looks pretty good, that one!

Ingo F Thanks Ulf.

Erik Leijdens Beautiful Eelco, is that a east-ukrainian pro russian version?

Eelco Gregoire Thanks Erik. Yes, it is. I used Echelon decals and Migs' Ammo novorossiya paint. Very good to airbrush with.

Roberto Rocat Wow. Impressive.

Eelco Gregoire Thanx guys!

Ulf Petersen Your models have a super realistic used look - they are literally yelling for a presentation base!

Scott Dutton No space for bases, too many models

Cortex Man you have nice taste in subject selection, I loved all of your albums.

Scott Dutton Russian tragic I'm afraid

Choppa Nutta Cool.

Matthias Weiss That looks intresting, I'm in!

Christian Maheu Lucky you... I'm looking to build this kit! How is it? Have you started on the tracks yet? If so, how are they? Cheers and enjoy!

Jeffrey Riedesel Yes Christian I played with the tracks. They go together very easy, move nicely and seem to hold firm. I took some photos last night I'll post soon.

Christian Maheu Happy to read you are happy with them. I have been disappointed with the set for the STRV-103B. They are very fiddly, they break easily and if I don't glue them, I'm not sure how they will hold on the model... which kind of defeat the purpose of having link-by-link, moveable tracks!

Thanks for the reply and the pictures, they do look perfect!

43 Rascarcapaco militarymodelling.com/forums/postings.asp?th=78780&p=4

i found this ,dont know if u like it.

Izzy Khalid Wow awesome reference ... thx mate

Izzy Khalid ok ... so manage to get the kit assembled ... next is the detailing and a bit of weathering nothing heaavy

Izzy Khalid Not satisfied with how i do the tracks .. so deassemble it back ... repaint the tracks with black metal .... letting it overnight .. cantinue tmrw

43 Rascarcapaco So far so good

Izzy Khalid Thx Raz ...

Izzy Khalid And now .. reassemble the tracks .. add the 3 decals ..

Izzy Khalid ok assemble all 3 parts back ....

Andrew Eadon It looks like a nice kit and great work on the small 1/72 scale Izzy. The detail is superb...is there plans for a diorama or stand alone?

Izzy Khalid Hi Andrew .. thx for the comment ... current this will be a stand alone .... and yes ... this is my first time build a modelcillect kit .. they build really detail and good plastic

Izzy Khalid Currently building this kit ... good quality plastic and the fit is near to perfect

Hunter Cummins Omg do I wqnt this kit so bad lol how is it??

George Bacon It looks great! Can't wait to get started but have to finish the ship

Frank Krause Hi George, you discovered your "modern" side again...?

George Bacon Yes, such beautiful stuff coming out!

Roland Zenhorst Progressing further. So far no real problems, everything fits together quite nicely. Need to get some paint on the running gear before glueing the fenders to the chassis. The turret needs a lot more work still. But I'm generally pleased with how things are going. Should turn out quite nicely if i don't mess up the paintjob...

Tim Vereecke nice T-64 Scott!