Shar2 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I realise these are a bit late in the build for a WIP, but I just wanted to share the tale of these two builds. The first is the Trumpeter 1:35 KV-1s/85 heavy tank for which I did a review not too long ago. HERE I like the look of the styrene so much I started to build it as soon as I could. The thing was it went together so seamlessly and well that I had all but finished it before thinking about taking photos. One evening and one morning was all it took, not including the indie link tracks, but even they weren't too bad and the whole thing was together and painted in just under two days. This evening I gave it a gloss coat and applied the decals. When I have chosen a base for it I will add the last few detail parts and weather it accordingly. Meanwhile the following build was the complete opposite. The Zvezda 1:35 BA-10 armoured car. The instructions were a little vague to say the least on part placement, not to mention the lack of proper locating pins, made this feel this feel very much like short run kit. I know it's one of the older Zvezda kits and they have inproved considerably, but the contrast between this and the KV-1 was so marked I thought the members might like to know. We are very lucky to be modelling in an age where not only is there an amazing, and growing choice of subjects, but that a lot of the new kits are being designed and manufactured to such a high standard. Not to say I didn't enjoy building the armoured car, but it was almost like actual modelling, which was nice. Again this will be weathered to match whicherver base I choose to place it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 A pair of good looking builds - is that a reflection on the outer underside of the aux. fuel tanks, or is the paint a bit thin there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholas mayhew Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Nice looking builds - the armoured car does look rather odd I must admit though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 Thanks. It's the reflection Mike. That Alclad Gloss is really glossy. Nicholas, that's 30's design for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Early armoured cars always look like they've been cobbled together by some mad welder with a collection of different sized bins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Very nice Dave - continuing your current Russian-themed output I see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 Thanks Andy, yeah, just got a thing for Russian vehicles at the moment. Don't worry I'll be doing some British stuff soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Thanks Andy, yeah, just got a thing for Russian vehicles at the moment. Don't worry I'll be doing some British stuff soon. You carry on mate - I like the Russian stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Right ho! Andy, I've got loads of Russian vehicles in the stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Yep very nice Dave. Have the BA-6 built with crew and interior. Have another which I am going to use the Mini-Art set of wheels. The chassis is not correct, but near enuff to get away with it. Here it is in bits. Nice two builds there. Cheers Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Cheers Frank, that BA-6 looks cool. I didn't realise they did one with an interior. Off to Ebay now to try and find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Speaks volumes for your skill Dave.....If you hadn't told us, I'd never had known which one played you up, they both look the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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