Box Diorama with a Soviet Self-Propelled Gun SU-122

[Lee Drennen]

No room left Steve, can see some going into the attic soon

I thought I was sitting by him wonder who it was I’ll move over and try to give him room upfront.

[boatman]

Yes the Rabble get like that when seated during a build . Your idea is the best bet , but be aware of people who look to be in disguise Chris .

I am aware John in case its Matron with arms like popeye wonder id she smokes a pipe ?
chrisb

[JR]

I thought I was sitting by him wonder who it was I’ll move over and try to give him room upfront.

Good idea Lee.

I am aware John in case its Matron with arms like popeye wonder id she smokes a pipe ?
chrisb

Now Chris the muscle's like Popeye might be a clue, but do you think a lady like her woulds smoke a pipe ?:smiling2:

[Tim Marlow]

Good idea Lee.


Now Chris the muscle's like Popeye might be a clue, but do you think a lady like her woulds smoke a pipe ?:smiling2:

Andy Capp roll ups perhaps……

[JR]

Andy Capp roll ups perhaps……

Mmm don't think I'll ask she if she smokes Tim, perhaps Chris can !

[Tim Marlow]

Mmm don't think I'll ask she if she smokes Tim, perhaps Chris can !

I don’t think he’s that brave John…..I know I’m not

[JR]

Are we sitting comfortably ? then I will begin.

A search of the cave has found a suitable picture frame for the box dio front.

Shall be using landscape I think, but depends on the hight of the SU .

Also found a workshop kit, not convinced the frame would be strong enough to lift an engine .

The kit for the SU is large, mainly due to the fact that's its a full internal kit. Not all going to be used unfortunately. The main engine and gear box will be fully used. So plenty to sort out as I start the assembly.
Had a quick look at the tracks :flushed::worried::sad:. there appear to be some pins, a more detailed check needed on these. They are not going to confound me this time ! Perhaps some one who has built these Mini Art tracks could help please.




The SU

The good thing its barrel is short, more like a StuG . ( Sorry Bob :smiling3: )

That's why I suggested Chris !

Sorry for the pause.

Back to the kit

Upon opening the box I was faced with,

Crammed full of sprues.


Soon marked up .

The main box contains some smaller sprues full of tracks, and so,e of those pins, along with shells, fuel tanks etc.

The instructions are superb, very detailed and as far as I can see free of any flash.





The supplier of the foam board kindly rang me yesterday to ask would I accept one black board with the other 9 as they had a shortage. Not a problem as that can go behind a wooden wall .

So a lot to do on the kit its self, the board should be here next week postal disruptions willing.
Found some perfect lights, including a mix of yellow and blue intermitted flash for the welding..

See you soon, thanks for looking in.

John.

[Tim Marlow]

That’s a huge amount of plastic John…….and quite a Stug ugly vehicle…..should be good fun though :thumb2:

[JR]

That’s a huge amount of plastic John…….and quite a Stug ugly vehicle…..should be good fun though :thumb2:

It is indeed Tim, I shall have enough bits left over to fill the spares box. Bet it packed a punch .

[boatman]

Mmm don't think I'll ask she if she smokes Tim, perhaps Chris can !

I don’t think he’s that brave John…..I know I’m not

AN NO am i or stupid either better a live coward than a dead hero lol
AN NICE STUG John but a bit of a weird shape though an yes never seen so many spreuse are you sure this isnt two kits lol

[Jim R]

Looks a great kit John. Typical Miniart high parts count. Looks as if each stage of the instructions could be split into more manageable sections.

[Peter Gillson]

Hi John

nice to see somebody elsy going for it with a boxed dio. I'll be interested to see the lighting you use.

Peter

[JR]

AN NO am i or stupid either better a live coward than a dead hero lol
AN NICE STUG John but a bit of a weird shape though an yes never seen so many spreuse are you sure this isnt two kits lol

Hi Chris, see I'm up early this morning ! Your sensible in not asking Matron such questions .
Certainly enough sprues to make two kits .

[JR]

Looks a great kit John. Typical Miniart high parts count. Looks as if each stage of the instructions could be split into more manageable sections.

Yes Jim certainty is a large part count, some smaller parts could have quite easily been moulded as one . At least the instructions aren't written by a x Dragon employee,( I hope )

[JR]

Hi John

nice to see somebody elsy going for it with a boxed dio. I'll be interested to see the lighting you use.

Peter

Hi Peter, I enjoyed the first one I did so much decided to have another go . Lighting will come from
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Small Scale Lights.

I've used them before and can recommend the company for great service and price.