Z (60) T-72B3 obr.2016 with KMT-7 & 8 mine rollers

The KMT family of mine rollers/plows is an optional equipment designed for producing passages in the AT mine fiels. The systems are attached to the front of Russian MBTs. The KMT-7 and 8 seen here is a combined roller/plow type. The passage in the minefield is created as a result of pressure applied to mine detonators by the roller sections, followed by the unearthing of undetonated mines and their pushing off the path by the plows. In addition, two flexible torsions are installed on the mounting frame to counter antennae-activated bottom-piercing mines. Finally the detonation of magnetically triggered mines is achieved by an additional electromagnetic attachment in front of the mounting.

The T-72B3 obr.2016 and the KMT-7-8 are again very fine 3D printed models by Turbo Studio. The figure is from White Stork Miniatures.

Z (46) T-72B3 obr.2023 (Russia)

For information on the T-72B3, I send you back to my publication of March 2023 on the T-72B3 obr.2016.  Following the evolution of the battlefield and the anti-tank threats, the T-72B3 has, like all other vehicles, continued to receive additional protections improvised on the ground or added during production.

The model is a 3D print from Best Resins. Unfortunately, and not for the first time with Best Resins, I encountered a number of issues with this kit: bad adjustment of the rolling gear/track parts with the main hull, modelling not conform with the real vehicle, missing parts,... I still have a number of Best Resins kit in my possession to build, but I will definitively take a break with my orders with them, more so in view of the very high quality models available today with other producers. I added the overhead engine and under hull protection, some ERA bricks and the extensive camo netting.