SimonT - 1/35 SU-122

[Guest]

Always surprises me that military model based etch doesn’t follow the convention established at least thirty years ago for railway kit.

Probably because of parallel development, where one “side” came up with a solution that the other didn’t see. Modelling is (oddly enough) fairly compartimentalised, where techniques that are commonly used by people building one subject seem to be hardly even known in another, even if they use the same basic material (like all building plastic kits).

[Steve Jones]

Nice update Mr T. Are you pleased with the way it is all going?? Any chance of a shot of the whole model on your next update please? Many thanks in advance

[Jim R]

Hi Simon
The detail on the boxes is quite amazing :thumb2:
Jim

[Mini Me]

Ah Simon, "The Force Is With You"!
Rick H.

[JR]

Simon.
Great tip on the PE and using a piece of sprue to produce a rivit.
What I enjoyed most was the thought of heat being employed. Fire ! Fire !
I have some sprue now where are the matches !
John.

[Mini Me]

Never mind the pyrotechnics John! Matron is just out in the hall, shall I call her?
Rick H.

[SimonT]

Tim - definitely not a good idea to use punch and die set on brass

Steve - it is going ok so far I think. Photos follow

Jim - cheers

Rick - :thumb2:

John - oh dear, forgot you were a pyromaniac, better get a fire extinguisher....


Morning all,

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added rail deflectors over the pistol ports as per reference photos

front vision slot cover modified again as per photos

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modded the main hatch hinges

the commanders vision block covers have a circular bulge at one end. The kit parts have the bulge too small and in the wrong place so they were shaved off and new ones added from punched pewter

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added some new wire handles on the inside of the main hatch to replace the moulded ones

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made a start adding the tie down loops on the right hull - looking at them now though they are a bit uneven so these will be coming off again

Steve asked for some overall photos.....

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[Guest]

Wonderful work Simon. A joy to behold.

[Jim R]

Steve asked for some overall photos.....

..... and they show just what incredible work has gone into this.
Jim

[minitnkr]

Some kits are to Simon as flour to a pastry chef. PaulE

[Steve Jones]

Ooooh!! That is nice. Thanks for the ariel shots. Looks like I could have been driving it with all that fender damage:smiling5:. Wonderful detailing as always. It really is a stunning piece of work. Look forward to seeing the next update. Have you had a chance to finish the tracks yet??

[Mini Me]

The cats meow!:smiling:
Cheers, Rick H.

[Mickc1440]

Some more stunning work Simon

[scottie3158]

Simon,
Great work as always.

[Guest]

Simon,
Fantastic work, now I have seen the effect you can get from copper sheet mud guards I will be looking at that tip for a future build.
Cheers, Mike.