Hello to all.

I have just finished my new model – Tiger Model T-90MS MBT.

The MS is the latest version of the Russian Uralvagonzavod T-90 family. Released in 2011, MS is the downgrade export version of the T-90AM, and can be optionally fitted with Arena-E APS and 12.7 mm MG RCWS. Compared to the previous T-90 models, MS features new-level digitization, automation, stealth technology, protection (next generation integrated Relikt ERA combined with spaced and slat armor, with NBC & Kevlar spall liner) and is NCW-integrated.

Some prototype reference.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/russia_russian_army_tank_heavy_armoured_vehicles_u/t-90ms_main_battle_tank_technical_data_sheet_pictures_video.html technical data
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZX3e6QjVkw tests in Kuwait video
http://www.vitalykuzmin.net/Military/Engineering-Technologies-2012/i-5t3bW38 TVM-2012
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:T-90SM_-_RAE2013-05.jpg RAE-2013
http://www.vitalykuzmin.net/Military/ARMY-2016-Static-part1/i-HRHMrjR Army 2016
http://precise3dmodeling.com/ 3D renderings

TVM-2012 (early version T-90MS, stealth cover, 2011 camo)


RAE-2013 (late version T-90MS, 2013 camo w/violet)

IDEX 2013 (late version T-90MS, 2013 camo w/black)

Army 2016 (late version T-90MS, 12.7 mm RCWS, 2013 camo w/black)


My idea was to build the late version in the IDEX 2013 splinter, but on tests somewhere in Russia and heavily covered with mud. (It was a long build. When I started it, the Trumpeter late type T-90MS kit was not yet released.)

The Tiger Model kit depicts the early version, but optionally includes some late features. I used them to partially rebuild it (LED headlamps, driver’s CCTV, late-type air condition unit, stealth exhaust, larger APU casing etc.) These changes are not meant in the kit instructions though. I guess that Tiger Model had an option of possible releasing the late version but did not do that by now. The main difference between the versions is the turret side armor. My model is still not exactly correct, because it ended up kind of late version with early version turret armor.

For building the late version as on the last pic, Live Resin 12.7 mm RCWS for T-90 can be used http://www.live-resin.com/june-2017.html

Kits and materials used.
Tiger Model TM-4612 Russian T-90MS MBT
http://www.themodellingnews.com/2016/06/tiger-models-new-35th-scale-russian-t.html
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10403630
Meng Model TS-010 Russian “Terminator” fire support vehicle BMPT – grills
Eureka XXL – tow cables
Chocolate wrapper aluminum foil – periscopes, Shtora
Guitar string Ø0.08” - antenna

Painted with Tamiya and GSI Creos. Weathered with Mig, Ammo of Mig Jimenez, AK Interactive, Wilder, Tamiya, Nevskaya Palitra oils, pencil graphite.

Here is the boxart.

Here is the complete model.
The hull.

Here are the final pics.

That dirt and mud looks so realistic that it feels as if I would want to wash my hands after looking at it
/ Robin

Thank you!

Nice muddy tank on testing maneuvers! I especially like the detailed turret bustle that can be shown open or closed.

Thank you!

I think though the ammo assembly is incorrectly molded by the manufacturer. It seems more logic to me the single blow-out bustle capsule to be filled with either HEFs only, or HEATs only, not mixed altogether.