Steve_farrier Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I couldn't actually find anyone on here that's made this kit yet (unless I was using the search function wrong!) typical unboxing photos. Kit looks smart with very minimal injection moulding issues . Also the decals come as individual numbers so you can freely create any unit number you want. With plenty of spares. This is the full interior version of the kit and looks pretty good off the bat. Having made a 1/16 T34 by trumpeter I can see as much if not more detail within this kit so far. The only dissapountment i can see ATM is the lower hull is in a lot of pieces and only the upper front portion of the hull is a large piece I'm using Flickr to upload these photos so hopefully less issues???? Please let me know I'll hopefully post updates as I go with this 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reteip9 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Ooh an interior build I'll be watching this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver70 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Woo-hoo, I've got that one on my list, too Good luck, Steve. If you already did the mighty Trumpy T-34 then things should go well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_farrier Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 A little more work done tonight. I recieved some good reference photos from a friend of mine so have tried to get it right. However in 1/35 it's difficult! The wire is 0.4mm and my hands shake :-/ there are various engine components underneath the engine stand that are missing. However I'm not going to add them as even with the entire upper hull off you'd still not see them 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Very nice work on the engine steve, it looks very well detaled oob ,is the pe part of the kit,or is that aftermarket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_farrier Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Hi @Hewy thanks the PE stealing bands are part of the kit. It's slightly to small unless your able to roll the end connections perfectly at about 0.1-0.2 mm. interesting ive noted the T34 engine had some differences between the reference photos I could find. However I couldn't pin down exactly what was needed for the SU. However most of those changes are minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddball Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Ooo yes, I like! I think the SU-85 is a very capable looking machine, and that kit looks fantastic, sprue city! Well for having shaky hands you're off to a good start, especially the wiring on the engine, should look a treat when it's painted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_farrier Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Cracking on quick... although it doesn't always happen like that! Thanks for the compliments :-) hell of a lot of sprue's! Learnt my lesson to keep them all in a drawer... limits the risk of loosing parts. the exhaust pipes will get a touch more rusting texture ... otherwise I'm pretty happy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Coming along nicely. This will be filed away as a reference for when I do Dragon's T-34-85. BTW. What did you use for the wiring? It looks like soft brass wire. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddball Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I find humbrol weathering powder very good for rust, it gives that particular dry texture to the parts you use it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_farrier Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 @Bullbasket yep thin brass wire. There's a good selection and relatively cheap available in the jewellery section of hobby craft. Also chain too. @Oddball I've never had much luck with the weathering powder... it usually ends up as a wash... how do you apply it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddball Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 A soft flat brush is what I use, I have a No2 (about 5-6mm wide) for the larger areas and a slightly smaller (maybe 3-4mm) for the smaller parts. I dip the brush into the jar just a little, you only need a little of the powder on the tip of the brush. To apply on the part, I use what I can only describe as a "poking" motion, push the brush against the part with a little sideways movement as well. The powder should settle down quite nicely giving a soft, flat look. I'd have a little practice on some scrap bits of sprue or something, just to get an idea of how it behaves and what technique you're more comfortable with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver70 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Awesome job so far, Steve, with that W-2! I especially like the fine wiring. Maybe you can give the "non-Russians" a size reference how "mighty" that engine block really is in 1/35. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Beautiful wiring job on that engine ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Great kit, and magnificent assembly / painting, with your permission, I will use all that good info that you kindly give us, for a future assembly of another hunting-tank the same or similar ...watching with interest...cheers mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_farrier Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 Thanks all. Move done a little more over the past week. And I've included a reference for the sizing!! ;-) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 That looks really ace. I take it that you will be leaving some engine access doors open, as it would be a shame to bury all of that work. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_farrier Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 You guessed right :-) she is destined ultimately for my huge rail diorama... where she will be "under inspection" whilst on a german flatbed rail carriage :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 really like it so far steve ,look forward to the diorama 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Top weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_farrier Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 Only managed a little this weekend. PE is definitely my nemesis! The kit requires you to slip bits of PE in to areas hard to even get tweezers. But never mind! Inner hull walls have been given a few coats of paint. Then a few bits of pre weathering ... the main internal weathering will be done once the hull is glued together to prevent colour/weathering changes if anyone has any information about the tank closest to the camera (still in white) i can't imagine it's a fuel tank as it would be directly next to the drivers head... however I can't reasonably work out what it is for! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_farrier Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 Ok so turns out it is a fuel tank 😳😳😳 crazy Russians!! Found myself some awesome reference photos from another forum (armorama) by accident so Happily I can produce a realistic colour scheme :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Cracking engine job! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Top notch weathering!!!, i like a lot, cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_farrier Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Doing some more today after I booked myself a day off work with the boss (me 😂) what a difference a few washes can make... also added some wiring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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