T-72BV "Azov"

When I came across this weird tank from Ukraine a while ago, I know I needed one in my model collection, because it is so outlandish... A T-72 with german markings?!

https://i.redd.it/a-ukrainian-t72-with-strange-markings-v0-v0s0db1s7tt91.jpg?s=341b8806633657e48fa1912e5991815c241568ce

It is a vehicle that was operated by the Azov Battalion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Heavily rumored to be nazis or at least strong nationalists, they became most famous for staunchly defending the Azovstal Steel plant in Mariupol, despite being completely surrounded.

Once again I tapped into Mr. Bergman's great choice of models and modified the T-72BV to get this model. It mainly is just the addon armor on the turret cheeks. And the fact I made the gun able to elevate. The gun shield on the commander cupola is made from paper afterwards, as is the foliage on the turret.