BTR-80 colors?

[Yuri]

I'm working on the Trumpeter 1/72 BTR-80, just a quick build to take a break...

I'd like to use it later on a "soviet" diorama (with either a Mil Mi-26 or an Il-76)

Well... the question is.... trumpeter gives you 2 kind of color schemes: soviet tank green or a 3 colors camo...

While I know the latter is quite common on russian BTR-80s, would it be accurate also for a cold war one? (pre SSSR breakup) or were them only green back then?

Thanks

[Balls Buster]

I'm working on the Trumpeter 1/72 BTR-80, just a quick build to take a break...

I'd like to use it later on a "soviet" diorama (with either a Mil Mi-26 or an Il-76)

Well... the question is.... trumpeter gives you 2 kind of color schemes: soviet tank green or a 3 colors camo...

While I know the latter is quite common on russian BTR-80s, would it be accurate also for a cold war one? (pre SSSR breakup) or were them only green back then?

Thanks

Yes, I believe, it is possible, as far as I remember the three tonal camo was introduced in late 80s and was retained through the 90s. I am not sure if I can dig up the photo of such like dated in late 80s, but there are many of those dated early 90s on the net.

Just note that the trumpy kit is a bit of mixture between versions and will require surgery depending upon the version you would like to build (early or late)

Cheers!