This is a build of the
Border Model Apocalypse tank from the Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 game.
I never played the game; my only connection is that I know the actress that played Lt. Zofia in the game. She lives in our old building.
If you see this kit on sale - get it; it's (mostly) a fun build and can be (mostly) built without glue. I glued together the assemblies that hold the road wheels, because they were a bit loose on my kit. The kit build bops along at a fun pace until you hit a screeching halt at steps 5 & 6, where you have to build the link and length tracks, of which there are many, many links. The tracks are supposed to be press fit, but there's enough tension on the tracks that they'll pop apart without gluing.
The tracks should go in one direction on all four runs - I screwed one up and had to redo it. The easiest way is to remove (or don't attach) the arm that holds the road wheels, then build the tracks and before the glue is set, drape them around the drive socket and road wheels:
I eventually finished all the tracks and can put the bottom half in a safe place:
The tank comes with three red LEDs and a touch sensitive pad that works well. My plan is to build all or most of the tank before I decide how to modify (and eventually) paint.
Going is the red hammer and sickle at the front - it's going to be filled in and maybe ERA blocks added. I may remove the архангельский casting marks next to the driver's compartment.
I'll also modify the blade up front - either use the mine clearing blades from an M-1 Abrams or just remove the vertical blades.
I may replace the twin guns with a single one as well although that will take some delicate surgery.
