Housesparrow's Russian 100mm Anti-tank Gun M1944 [BS-3], Trumpeter 02331, 1:35 scale

[Housesparrow]

I thought I'd try my idea of an instant diorama. Heh, might need some improvement.

As pointed out in my WIP thread here, I found some issues with the kit, but maybe other builders will fare better than me in that regard. I think the rubber wheels was the biggest issue for me. Couldn't fix it. Poor fit.

I was unable to figure out how to best paint the shell's warhead. Any color image of this type of shell seemed elusive to me, finding mostly drawings.

I thought I'd experiment a little with this model, so I airbrushed on 'Vallejo Russian Green primer' on a single layer, with no other color added afterwards, except a little bit of black Tamiya panel line accent color, which is hardly seen, if seen at all. There is a single layer of Humbrol Clear, over the primer, and after adding panel line accent color and decals, I finally added a layer of diluted Vallejo Matte Varnish. I think in retrospect, that at least having two layers of Humbrol Clear would be ideal before applying a wash, otherwise the surfaces remain a little bit rough.

The brass shell casing: thinned 'Vallejo Black Glossy Surface Primer' (for metal colors) + heavily thinned 'Vallejo Air Bright Brass'.

Note to self: Some time later, figure out a pipeline for having all photos match the same lighting and the same color, with my photo editing software.

[kwality8]

Very nicely done!