PlaStix Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 This was my project for the T-34 STGB. The GB is still going on so, if you are a fan of WW2 Russian armour, it's well worth checking out. The SU-122 was the first major variant of the T-34 chassis. Around 1,150 of them were built between 1942 and 1944. Weighing in at about 30 tons and with a crew of 4, the SU-122 was not originally designed as a tank destroyer but was supposed to be used against German fortified positions, strongholds and for ranged infantry support. After crew training, the first units of these were active in late 1942 and early 1943. The regiments they were part of were made up of two batches of four, older, SU-76s and four SU-122s, led by a SU-76 tank destroyer acting as the command vehicle. The idea was that the SU-122s were to be covered by the SU-76s. As the war progressed SU-122s did end up attacking German armour, including Tigers at Kursk during the summer of 1943. They used howitzer HE rounds to dislodge turrets and damage tracks - but this was only effective at close range. The version I have based mine on was a regimental, early production model, in December 1942 - operating on the Leningrad front in the Smierdny region. More information about the SU-122 and it's variants can be found online here: The Tanks Encyclopedia This is only the second time I have attempted a winter whitewash finish. To get the effect I did, I first painted the tank in the basic overall green colour, weathered it and then applied the whitewash using a stippling brush and very, very thinned Humbrol Matt White paint - built up in uneven layers very slowly. Once dry, I applied more weathering. More details about how I painted it can be found in my WIP thread. Kit: Tamiya 1/48 Paints: Humbrol, Revell, Citadel, Vallejo and Railmatch acrylic paints all applied by brush Extras: Vallejo Mud and Snow products, Tamiya figures, Tamiya Road Signs, Redog Resin Stowage, Aluminium foil, string, MDF, mounting board card, filler, Wilkos picture frame, Army painter tufts, twigs and fuse wire. The WIP can be found: HERE The photos of the basic scene can be found: HERE Here are a few photos of my SU-122 on it's snowy base. More photos of this scene can be found: HERE Big thanks must go to @SleeperService for a great GB and also to everyone who contributed to my build thread. Without everyone's input this project wouldn't be what it is. Thank you. Kind regards, Stix 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Excellent Stix... ... and you even have the obligatory bucket. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoss Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Very nice Stix! The weathering is suburb and I love the snow - very convincing. It's something I'm yet to experiment with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Ah, more excellent work from the studio of the hairy stick. Great job as always Stix. I really like the setting of the final few photos. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 11 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Excellent Stix... ... and you even have the obligatory bucket. Hi Dennis. Hope you are well and thank you very much for your kind comments. Yeah gotta have a bucket! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Hairy sticks rule! A person after my own heart. I think there the modelling similarity ends.......................... The realistic quality of your SU 122 is something for me to aspire to, maybe after years of practice? Terrific build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernst Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 This is brilliant, I'll read the WIP later. Cheers, Ernst. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Very nice. You really bring out the best of these 48th scale kits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 7 hours ago, PlaStix said: Hi Dennis. Hope you are well Yes actually ... Thank you for asking, how are doing ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 21 hours ago, gmoss said: Very nice Stix! The weathering is suburb and I love the snow - very convincing. It's something I'm yet to experiment with. Hi Greg and thank you very much for your very kind comments. Yes, this was my first proper go with snow on a base - it's not perfect but gives an okay impression. 3 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Yes actually ... Thank you for asking, how are doing ? Hi Dennis. I'm glad you are well and we a fine too, thank you. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 08:28, Bullbasket said: Ah, more excellent work from the studio of the hairy stick. Great job as always Stix. I really like the setting of the final few photos. John. Hi John. I hope you and yours are all well. Thank you very much for your kind comments. It really means a lot coming from THE master of 1/48 AFV modelling!! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 15 minutes ago, PlaStix said: It really means a lot coming from THE master of 1/48 AFV modelling!! Now, I really am blushing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 13:28, echen said: Hairy sticks rule! A person after my own heart. I think there the modelling similarity ends.......................... The realistic quality of your SU 122 is something for me to aspire to, maybe after years of practice? Terrific build! Thank you very much Echen - you are way to kind! It took me years of practice to get to doing stuff the way I do now. Fortunately I just enjoy even the most basic things with modelling. Thank you again. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 14:25, Ernst said: This is brilliant, I'll read the WIP later. Cheers, Ernst. Hi Ernst and thank you very much for your comments. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 14:58, SoftScience said: Very nice. You really bring out the best of these 48th scale kits. Thank you very much SoftScience - most kind! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Fantastic as usual!! Looks great on its base! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 18:49, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Yes actually ... Thank you for asking, how are doing ? Hi Dennis. I'm pleased you are well and I am too, thank you. A bit snowed under with work but I can't complain. On 23/08/2020 at 18:56, exdraken said: Fantastic as usual!! Looks great on its base! Hi exdraken and thank you very much for your kind comments. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, PlaStix said: A bit snowed under with work but I can't complain Good to hear you are doing ok, better to be bit busy at work than not I'm thinking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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