Andy J Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 So next up on the bench is this fine looking kit from Miniart So why this kit 🤔...well I haven't built any Russian Armour yet and feel like I need to add one to my collection. Also this will be my first Miniart kit build and already I'm amazed at the amount of plastic in the box....there's loads of it 🙂👍. Originally I planned to paint the scheme shown on the box art however I've changed my mind and im going for the paint scheme shown below This build will be weathered quite heavily as I'm looking for a well worn and abused tank and this will also allow me to try out a couple of new techniques I've been thinking about. No real update pic's yet as I've only just completed step 1 but rest assured I'll be working on this build as often as possible in the coming days so should have a proper update soon. Thanks for looking back soon 🙂👍 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 We are looking forward to it, Andy! Vytautas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 minute ago, vytautas said: We are looking forward to it, Andy! Vytautas Thanks Vytautas I'm also looking forward to it i have a good feeling about this one 🙂👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Interesting project Andy, mind if I take a socially distanced seat? Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Hamden said: Interesting project Andy, mind if I take a socially distanced seat? Stay safe Roger You're always welcome Roger thanks for showing an interest mate 🙂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig of the Week Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Ahh..here you go again..! I think the only Russkies I did were a T34 85 and an SU something or other as a nipper, Tamiya naturally. this one will give you a good canvas to do your special weathering on, the Soviet stuff seems to get nice and filthy...! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Pig of the Week said: Ahh..here you go again..! I think the only Russkies I did were a T34 85 and an SU something or other as a nipper, Tamiya naturally. this one will give you a good canvas to do your special weathering on, the Soviet stuff seems to get nice and filthy...! Yep this one will certainly look well used when I've finished 😉👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Looking forward to this one Andy. A beast and should be fun to go to town on the weathering.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Stef N. said: Looking forward to this one Andy. A beast and should be fun to go to town on the weathering.👍 My feeling's exactly Stef 👍. This tank just looks really tough to me an animal if you like. I think the parts count will slow me down a bit but the thought of applying the paint and the weathering will keep my mojo going 😉👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Count me in on this one Andy, I like Russian tanks as if you hadn't guessed! this is one I may try in the future so will look forward to seeing this one... Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 hour ago, edjbartos said: Count me in on this one Andy, I like Russian tanks as if you hadn't guessed! this is one I may try in the future so will look forward to seeing this one... Ed Great to have you along Ed more progress soon 🙂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 39 minutes ago, keefr22 said: K Never doubted it for a minute 😉...cheers Keith 🙂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Different, but something that you can go to town on with the weathering. Good luck with the build Andy. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 23 minutes ago, Bullbasket said: Different, but something that you can go to town on with the weathering. Good luck with the build Andy. John. Thanks John I appreciate your comment as always mate 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Nice choice Andy. This was the second kit i brought last year on my return to the hobby. Had one look in the box and thought no way! So i am looking forward to seeing how you get along. Might inspire me to build mine hopefully. George 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 40 minutes ago, Geo1966 said: Nice choice Andy. This was the second kit i brought last year on my return to the hobby. Had one look in the box and thought no way! So i am looking forward to seeing how you get along. Might inspire me to build mine hopefully. George Thanks George and I agree there are lots of plastic goodies in the box. I haven't built a Miniart kit before so it should be interesting for me as well 😉👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 I think somebody does decals for the painted on branches that are shown on the box art. But maybe i dreamt that??? Perhaps somebody else knows? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 6 minutes ago, Geo1966 said: I think somebody does decals for the painted on branches that are shown on the box art. But maybe i dreamt that??? Perhaps somebody else knows? You are correct but if I were doing that scheme I would paint them on anyway for a more realistic appearance 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Have you been buried under a mountain of sprues yet?😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 43 minutes ago, Stef N. said: Have you been buried under a mountain of sprues yet?😀 Your not joking Stef....jeez so many parts required to make a single part i don't know whether I'm coming or going atm 😂👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 So today's update and I've been busy working on the lower hull and suspension. Now it may not seem like much progress but I've completed 12 steps just to get this far 🙄. This is certainly no Tamiya kit in terms of the build progress but there's so much more detail in this kit it's been a real eye opener for me. However the big question for me is...am I enjoying the build with all this extra detail 🤔...and the answer....absolutely yes I'm enjoying it it seems to be a great kit so far 😀. I had a few concerns about whether or not certain parts of the suspension would fit together correctly but so far everything is fitting together beautifully. This build will definitely take me longer to complete than I'm used to however I have a sneaky feeling it will be worth it. Here's a couple of pics of today's progress granted not much to look at but a step in the right direction So that's it for now but I'll be back at it tomorrow thanks for looking back soon 🙂👍 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Working suspension Andy? K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Working suspension Andy? K No mate they are plastic springs that don't spring if you see what I mean 🙄👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Looking really good Andy, I love Miniart kits, I know that there are loads of parts to assemble but you end up with I think a stunning model and this looks as if it will be a stunner. Don't worry about the parts count count just keep building, it's looking great so far... Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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