Jim R's AT45 Soviet Artillery Tractor. 1/72 scale TP Model,

[john hutton]

Jim.
What can I say ? You sir are truly turning the proverbial Pigs ear into a Silk purse ?. After all your fine modelling it is great to see that under paint the running gear looks fabulous ?. Well done matey.

[Jim R]

Well a fair bit of progress. Not the number of problems as with the running gear but still not good. Still looks as rough as a badger's whatsit!

I could find no reference pictures of the inside of the cab and as I had already strayed far from an accurate model I made it up.


Gave it a coat of MRP primer and then MRP 4BO


Stuck in some clear plastic for windows and glued on the base and the back.

Added the front mudguards ...


... and the lights. I also added a couple of hooks which were shown in a reference photo.


I added the rear tow pintle after scratching the kit detail that was hopeless.


So there we are. The end is in sight. Thanks for your encouraging posts - much appreciated.

[minitnkr]

Shaping up well. It's certainly been a journey.

[scottie3158]

Jim,
You really are turning this into a great model mate. Keep it going.

[Andy T]

If ever there was a time to use the silk purse, sows ear analogy, this is it. That's turning out very nicely Jim.

[papa 695]

Cracking work so far Jim, the fantastic work your putting into this really show’s. Keep up the great work.

[Steven000]

Nice progress Jim, lovely detail work, have fun ?

[john hutton]

Hi Jim,
Excellent stuff mate, looking at the extra work you are having to add, to bring this vehicle to anything like acceptable, it is hard to believe I am looking at a 1/72nd scale build. Looking like you can bring this little monster across the finish line ?.

[Bri62]

Looking great Jim, you have patience in droves

[Jim R]

Thanks to all your supportive posts this *&^%$£!! of a kit is done. It is not accurate, not very good and the swear box is overflowing. I'll add some light weathering and a matt coat.











Thanks again and a happy Christmas to you all.

[Steven000]

Despite the troubles it gave you I really like the result Jim, you added a lot of detail to the kit and it paid off ?, cheers

[Neil Merryweather]

Silk Pursery to the highest degree Jim!

[scottie3158]

Jim,
You have done a great job turning that kit around, excellent work mate.

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Well done Jim. all the hard work paid off in the end. Great job

[Jim R]

Well thanks Peter for setting up this GB but if you ever decide to repeat it I will not be building a TP Model kit !!

However , thanks to all your many posts of encouragement, it is complete. Rough and inaccurate but complete.



More photos in the completed section.