The Soviet/Russian tank lineup is full of these kinds of things.
Side view - the smoke launcher arrays are metal - thank god!
It speaks to the reality of limited resources on military structures - sure, you are always trying to get the latest and most modern stuff you can afford into your line units, but often the most affordable and/or quickly attainable thing to do is find a way to throw a heavier gun, another layer of armour, and after-market versions of advanced support systems onto the tanks you already have. I really like the look of up-gunned, later model tanks - the late model Panzer IIIs and Panzer IVs, the IDF Super Shermans and upgraded Centurions are all good examples. I love tanks, and the T-90 is one of my favourite vehicles. Khurasan has recently made a somewhat halting entry into the ultra-modern 15mm sphere with this release, and the release of a US M1A2 Abrams and some ultra-modern US 15mm infantry.Īn attempt at the more contemporary Russian AFV camo I purchased a three-tank platoon of these models when they were released (earlier this year, I think). Another random painting entry to share - this time one of Khurasan's new 15mm Russian T-90A tanks.