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

[Jim R]

Coming on very nicely John. Ammo boxes look great. Good to see some paint.

[Neil Merryweather]

definitely a tank.....

[minitnkr]

Very nice work Dzohn.

[David Lovell]

Certainly a beast they weren't good looking but as my old mum would have said there's something handsome about it ,are you still using the the next gen AK dont seem to be able to say wether I like them or not you seem to have got your head around them first time out. Anyway alls looking like you know exactly where your going with it so looking forward to the next update. Dave

[JR]

Looking good John, just love the clutter in the background as it makes me feel at home. :smiling5:

Andy.

Glad you like it Andy, gradually working my self off the bench !

Coming on very nicely John. Ammo boxes look great. Good to see some paint.

Thanks Jim, hopefully when they have been dampened the fluff will go .

definitely a tank.....

Do you need to see Matron Neil ! :smiling3:

Very nice work Dzohn.

Thanks Paul.

Certainly a beast they weren't good looking but as my old mum would have said there's something handsome about it ,are you still using the the next gen AK dont seem to be able to say wether I like them or not you seem to have got your head around them first time out. Anyway alls looking like you know exactly where your going with it so looking forward to the next update. Dave

Its not bad paint Dave , just the mix needs to be spot on it seems ,too much thinners and it gives no coverage and tends to run, too think and the ab refuses to spray.

[JR]

Another good day, paint a bit, have a cup of tea, do and bit more. Spent most of the morning doing this.Have just used another brown primer so a few photos have are a little gloss.


Had to extend the crane section, so it reached over the SU. Tracks have now had AK 3RG GEN primer on followed by some Vallejo brown primer .More to follow.


Starting to build up the layers of paint, then loads of grime

Same as the engine.


Still lots of little areas to do but thoroughly enjoyable. The tracks and road wheels have been started as well .
I've found a load of figures , mostly German!!!! but they will be altered to suit.

Thanks for looking and commenting.

John.

[Mini Me]

Lovely stuff JR........some really itty bitty parts on that final drive unit :thumb2:

[scottie3158]

John,
Some lovely work coming together.

[adt70hk]

That's coming on very nicely indeed John. And love the work you've done on the engine!!! Just a shame about the green colour!!

In all seriousness great work and I hear you on some of the stupidly small parts we're supposed to deal with!

ATB.

Andrew

[JR]

Lovely stuff JR........some really itty bitty parts on that final drive unit :thumb2:

Thanks Rick, might be small bits but I really enjoy engine and the like .

[JR]

John,
Some lovely work coming together.

Thanks Paul .

That's coming on very nicely indeed John. And love the work you've done on the engine!!! Just a shame about the green colour!!

In all seriousness great work and I hear you on some of the stupidly small parts we're supposed to deal with!

ATB.

Andrew

Cheers Andrew, yes some parts were bordering on " let's see how many parts we can make this kit into " There was times when a small part could have easily been moulded along with another, example a valve and a separate handle !

[adt70hk]

Thanks Paul .


Cheers Andrew, yes some parts were bordering on " let's see how many parts we can make this kit into " There was times when a small part could have easily been moulded song with another, example a valve and a separate handle !

I know what you mean..... Some manufacturers seen to be a slave to more parts is best regardless of whether or not it adds to the build!

[JR]

Hello all , back again with some photos of this mornings efforts.


Using AK enamel washes, want the engine bay to be covered in oil as the idea is there is a seal blown . Ive altered a figure to look as if he is peering into depths of the engine trying to see whats what.

Meanwhile the clutch and gear box has been done as well.


Really please with is last photo.


More soon .
Thanks for looking in, comments ,abuse etc welcome .

John.

[The Smythe Meister]

Well, that's looking absolutely superb Mr Race
VERY realistic indeed,those last couple of pics,especially, could easily be mistaken for a real component
Excellent stuff!

[adt70hk]

Now that is really rather good John! Have high expectations of what this will look like when it's finished!

ATB.

Andrew