WW2 BT-SV/BT-SW-2 Tank

The BT-SV / BT-SW-2 was a 1937 attempt of modernizing the USSR BT (Fast tank) series of vehicle. Its origins are somewhat disputed due to missing documents, but it is confirmed it was created in the Kharkov industrial military complex.

This is my rendition of the BT-SV tank. Something to show the wear, grit and extras as if it was a tank in service. It is one of my favorite 'odd' tanks of the Second World War on the Soviet side. I nicknamed it the Mosquito due to the night time spotlights mounted on top of the 45mm cannon, which was a common addition on BT tanks and T-26 tanks.

The BT-SV tank has an appearance in the game World of Tanks.

This tank I modelled myself, using historical images as reference, as well as documentations. While it may not be 100% accurate, much information about this vehicle has been lost to time.

It features a basic interior, rigged suspensions, physic bones and a full exterior.

View my work here: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/8e1n0w

September 2020