brodiebear Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 My finished build of Mengs Shilka ZSU-23-4. Model depicted as a tank been used during the Syrian conflict/civil war. Stock build, painted with Tamiya Paints (custom yellow), weathered with lifecolor Liquid dust pigments and Ammo dust pigments. Will be building a suitable dio base for it. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Nice job on the camouflage and dusting beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 A really curious model, very well batted, like the real ones. If I have not misunderstood, this was before in MBT ?, and the Shilka has the turret in the center, so it seems a conversion on the field by the troops? ... Cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Looks really interesting and the camo is superb. Now you need a trailer to carry the ammo this thing burns through in 5 minutes. Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodiebear Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 14 hours ago, FrancisGL said: A really curious model, very well batted, like the real ones. If I have not misunderstood, this was before in MBT ?, and the Shilka has the turret in the center, so it seems a conversion on the field by the troops? ... Cheers mate Nope, they were specifically built as SPAAG's, during the cold war. Lots of different countries then purchased them for their own armies. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZSU-23-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodiebear Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 13 hours ago, BlackMax12 said: Looks really interesting and the camo is superb. Now you need a trailer to carry the ammo this thing burns through in 5 minutes. Lloyd LOL, Yep didn't realise they actually had trucks follow them about 1 -1.5km behind with around 3,000 rounds for a battery of four tanks !!. Dont think they were/are that 'greedy' in the streets of Syria though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Looks great and I like the weathering. Regards Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Super build and weathering LIKE Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinhow Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Look so nice! Too bad the pictures too small to see the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_farrier Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 On 04/10/2017 at 17:51, FrancisGL said: A really curious model, very well batted, like the real ones. If I have not misunderstood, this was before in MBT ?, and the Shilka has the turret in the center, so it seems a conversion on the field by the troops? ... Cheers mate I think it is because the turret is pointing towards rear of the vehicle on this model. It makes you think it's positioned different on the hull. Nice build @brodiebear what made you position the turret in reverse? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodiebear Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Steve_farrier said: I think it is because the turret is pointing towards rear of the vehicle on this model. It makes you think it's positioned different on the hull. Nice build @brodiebear what made you position the turret in reverse? Going to build a base for it,like these; seems to be quite common in Syria; perhaps faster get away after firing the guns? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_farrier Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Either faster or it's just more useful to run away whilst shooting? 😂😂 I guess the real reason could be like most MBTs they do their transport and difficult inclines/declines with turret backwards to prevent damage or inclusions of dust/mud in to the barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodiebear Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Steve_farrier said: Either faster or it's just more useful to run away whilst shooting? 😂😂 I guess the real reason could be like most MBTs they do their transport and difficult inclines/declines with turret backwards to prevent damage or inclusions of dust/mud in to the barrel Now that makes more sense :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Liking that a lot, good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Very nice indeed. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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