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  • Dave Ward
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 10549

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    Dave Ward's Zvezda 1/35 MSTA-S 152mm SPH - Completed

    This is now finished...................[ATTACH]313665[/ATTACH][ATTACH]313666[/ATTACH][ATTACH]313667[/ATTACH][ATTACH]313668[/ATTACH][ATTACH]313669[/ATTACH]
    I enjoyed the Zvezda MSTA-S. The parts were crisply moulded, no flash, and the fit was very good. The instructions could be a little clearer in places, but dry fitting, and a little thought, will solve any problems. The most problematical area is the shell hoist on the back of the turret, I think Zvezda tried to replicate the mechanism too well! It's too fragile, and I had to replace a few bits by metal rod, to give it strength. I made it folded, but if you made it extended, and in use, I think that would make it worse!
    The AK Real Colors, which I had not used before worked nicely, once I had worked out the thinning ratio, about 4-5:1, higher than other acrylics. I did a camo version, from pictures on the 'net. Zvezda only show all green versions.
    I got the Zvezda MSTA-S for £22.95 a few months ago - a very good discount. I haven't seen the Trumpeter 2S19 in the flesh ( same thing, different designation! ), but the price is MUCH, MUCH higher. No doubt it is much more sophisticated, but I think the Zvezda offering is very good!, and looks the part! If any modeller is considering this, I would recommend it highly.
    Thanks for dropping by - my construction of the 1/48 Mig-25 Foxbat B will start shortly.
    Dave
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  • Jim R
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 15653
    • Jim
    • Shropshire

    #2
    Hi Dave
    A great looking model. The camo has worked well with the AK paints. Certainly sounds as if Zvezda have upped their game.
    Jim

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    • Steve Jones
      • Apr 2018
      • 6615

      #3
      Nice work Dave. I enjoyed watching this one come together:thumb2:

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      • minitnkr
        Charter Rabble member
        • Apr 2018
        • 7517
        • Paul
        • Dayton, OH USA

        #4
        A result to be proud of Dave. PaulE

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        • papa 695
          Moderator
          • May 2011
          • 22770

          #5
          Very nice indeed Dave

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