Vehicles · Alexander Bulimov's Models

#E-Klass #1/72 #2025 #2026

KrAZ ATZ-22, 1/72, E-Klass

I was so happy when I found this old box in the exchange stash at the IPMS Ireland Nationals 2025. It is simple, and it’s a great subject - an old civilian truck, which not only did I see in person many times, but also grew to love in Snowrunner (a video game). You can tell from the battered look of the box that this kit’s journey, from Donetsk in Ukraine (where it was made) to Dublin, was a long one.

#1/35 #Meng #2018 #2021 #2022

FT-17, 1/35, Meng

Legendary Renault FT-17, most influential and revolutionary tank design in history. It’s so tiny by modern standards that 1/35 model feels like 1/48. That’s why it’s even more interesting and challenging to build it with full interior. Model quality It’s just perfect, even compared to modern Airfix kits. No flash, very dense and hard plastic allowing amazing level of details, and very detailed build manual. It’s the best plastic kit I’ve ever built. Also it’s worth mentioning that kit provides workable tracks and suspension (even with tiny metal spring for amortization).

#1/35 #Italery #2019

DUKW, 1/35, Italery

Ever since I was a passenger on one of this things thanks to Viking Splash Tours, I wanted to build this model. It’s remarkable that truck/boat hybrid built 70 years ago is still able to move, and even sail. As for the model, I’ve got Eduard PE kit for it, because I really enjoyed working with PE while building HMS Hood, and it adds so much to the look.

#Airfix #1/48 #2018

Albion 3-Point Refueller, 1/48, Airfix

Very good modern kit from Battle of Britain: Ready For Battle set. The Albion 3-Point Refueller Not much information available online about this machines. Refuellers like this were in use with the RAF during the Battle of Britain. Apparently having 3 fuel hoses cut down the refuelling time. Model quality Almost no flash, great detailed instructions, excellent fit, good decals. Just perfect.

#Airfix #1/48 #2018

Bedford MWD, 1/48, Airfix

Nice little model from Battle of Britain: Ready For Battle set. The whole kit is fantastic - it’s ’new tool’, so perfect quality and level of details. I’ve decided to start with truck just to learn how to paint vehicles and try some new techniques. It’s the first model I’ve painted after I read awesome Adam’s Armour book by Adam Wilder, so I’ve tried to apply knowledge I’ve got from the book.

#Zvezda #1/35 #2016

BA-10 (БА-10), 1/35, Zvezda

My first completed model after a 6 year hiatus. Started to build it in 2009, it was the first model I’ve used airbrush on. Tried salt chipping on it (with totally inappropriate base color). Then I simply didn’t have time or space for model making, and only after moving to Dublin in 2016 I finally got back to this wonderful hobby.