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I discovered this amazing custom-built all terrain vehicle - the Burlak - on YouTube and wanted to build one in 1/35th scale.
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Another view of the Burlak 6x6 ATV
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No models of the Burlak exist, so I decided to build one from scratch using styrene sheet and rod
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The project began by cutting the vehicle's sides based on drawings and photos obtained on-line
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Building and assemblying the floor and sides
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Work in progress on the body
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The floor of the vehicle
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Two suspension arms
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Priming the vehicle in black
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The interior of the vechile was totally scratch-built
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The wheels were 3D printed
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Interior detail of the completed model
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Although not in service with the Russian armed forces, an "Arctic" camouflage was applied to the vehicle
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View of the completed model
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Another view of the completed model