This time, I will build the T-14 Armata, which is said to be the newest tank of the Russian Army. It was talked about a little during the war in Ukraine, and some of the tanks were used in actual war, though it was a test type. A while ago, it was reported that the T-14 Armata tank was more expensive than other tanks, making it difficult for Ukrainian and Russian forces to use it. The T-14 is superior in function, but the T-90M is easier to operate due to its price, and the T-14 may not be in mass production at present. The manufacturing cost is 3-4 times that of T-90, so they can’t get enough. However, it is an interesting tank with the latest mechanism. It’s released by a Russian plastic model manufacturer, so it may be a rather popular model in Russian-speaking countries.
The box is quite big, but when I look inside, there is a lot of space. There seems to be a lot of parts, but I don’t think they need to make the box so big. It’s hard for modelers who don’t have much space to pile up. Armata also means “weapon””in Russian. I think there was a better name. The same manufacturing platform also includes the T-15 infantry fighting vehicle in the Armata series. The parts are common and the manufacturing cost is reduced. But I think it is high price because it is the latest weapon series.
This kit has an unusual assembly procedure. It seems that the turret is made first, then the upper part of the tank is assembled and bonded to the chassis, and then the partially connected type of track is installed. If you prefer, it doesn’t seem to affect the assembly process in reverse.
The kit didn’t include metal barrels or etched parts, and included nylon mesh for the engine grille and exhaust cover. I’ve been avoiding making it for a long time because it looks big, but once I start to build it, it seems to go pretty smoothly.
The main gun is a 125 mm smooth bore gun 2A82-1M. There is no crew on the turret, and all shooting is done remotely from the cockpit at the bottom of the vehicle. Does that mean that it is impossible to put the crew on top of the turret? I was thinking that it was strange that there was no hatch on the turret in the assembly manual. I want to put a figure of a Russian tank crew somewhere, but I have to think about the position of figures like a near future weapon because it is different. Rather, I guess I should just put it on the front of the tank body.
(2025/04/02)
These are finished works made in the past.
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