NIK122 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Good evening! So here it is, the finished article. The Skoda 42cm M.1917 Heavy siege howitzer. Realized during WW1 and mothballed until WW2. There were six examples of this weapon around during WW2 but none exist today. They were used in the siege of Sevastopol and Leningrad until the positions were overrun. Aside from the issue of painting this model if fully assembled, covered in the build blog, I highly recommend this kit, especially if you are looking for something a little different. I haven't one in my stash but I'd like to build the Skoda 30.5 M1916 by Takom now if I can get hold of one. Below are some shots that I've taken in my jury rigged photo set up! I've really got to get a photo booth. Any recommendations welcome. Thanks for looking 56 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan Mynar Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Excellent made. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autle Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Superb modelling and a very interesting subject, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Unusual subject and the paintwork is outstanding. Brilliant work 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Not a subject that we see every day, but you've done a great job with the painting and weathering. Nice work. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Mate Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 your ad-hoc photo booth seems to be doing a pretty good job - excellent photos of an outstanding model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 That looks fabulous, I really like the way that you have painted this, the variations in the colour, superb. Set in a diorama as you have done just makes it look brilliant, very well done, I like it ....👍 Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Have a look at this one NIK. I bought it from CDiscount. It folds down and is portable. https://www.cdiscount.com/photo-numerique/accessoires-reflex/puluz-soft-box-set-portable-pliant-photo-eclairage/f-112300805-pul9581253554645.html?idOffre=1389304284&cid=search_pla&cm_mmc=PLA!COR!!MP!17321694237!m117077413_pPUL9581253554645-1389304284_l9056416_tpla-293946777986_&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4Met_pSm-gIV1oTVCh2BrgZREAYYBiABEgJT9_D_BwE John. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIK122 Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 42 minutes ago, Bullbasket said: Have a look at this one NIK. I bought it from CDiscount. It folds down and is portable. https://www.cdiscount.com/photo-numerique/accessoires-reflex/puluz-soft-box-set-portable-pliant-photo-eclairage/f-112300805-pul9581253554645.html?idOffre=1389304284&cid=search_pla&cm_mmc=PLA!COR!!MP!17321694237!m117077413_pPUL9581253554645-1389304284_l9056416_tpla-293946777986_&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4Met_pSm-gIV1oTVCh2BrgZREAYYBiABEgJT9_D_BwE John. Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIK122 Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 Thanks for all the great comments. They are all very much appreciated. I have to ask but what do you think of the photography? I can't quite work out if the focus is as good as it could be. My eyes need upgrading! I've no problem growing old disgracefully but the old eyesight is a frustration! I did start taking pictures with a tripod and timer but the battery ran out on my camera so I ended up posting shots from my clever phone 🙄. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 The photos look fine to me even blown up to the max. The gun looks absolutely brilliant. It should be in a museum! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIK122 Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 41 minutes ago, Bertie McBoatface said: The photos look fine to me even blown up to the max. The gun looks absolutely brilliant. It should be in a museum! Wow! Thanks😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellarfrog Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 fantastic! excellent weathering and diorama. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Such a beautiful diorama of an impressive and frightening weapon. Nice detail and a great paint job - very realistic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Excellent job indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 An excellent model painted and weathered to perfection displayed in a very effective diorama setting - and I can't see anything wrong with your photography. If I could make one suggestion: could you add a figure or a couple of pieces of personal kit or equipment such as a crate or jerry can just to help illustrate the size of the howitzer? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIK122 Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, Richard E said: An excellent model painted and weathered to perfection displayed in a very effective diorama setting - and I can't see anything wrong with your photography. If I could make one suggestion: could you add a figure or a couple of pieces of personal kit or equipment such as a crate or jerry can just to help illustrate the size of the howitzer? Your suggestion is absolutely right. I've built five german artillery figures which have been whittled down to three. I've started painting them but it's not a strength of mine so whether they are ever included remains to be seen. I find blending acrylic paint and applying glazes incredibly difficult. I've started painting their faces with oils with some reasonable results but haven't taken the plunge with mixing field grey with oils. I will of course post some shots if I do. Edited September 25, 2022 by NIK122 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Wow, what a beautifully built and painted model. I mainly do civilian models myself and it's hard to view an artillery piece as beautiful but- when presented like this, it is! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod484 Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Excellent in all respects! Well done and interesting kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppelfahrt Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 The Takom Skoda 30.5 is available on Ebay. Mine arrived a couple weeks ago from China. There appear to be several sources. Here is one example. https://www.ebay.com/itm/295412323857?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&srsltid=AfAwrE40fqAuYfsKDDrk3xRAQ-mXZruXXMccsmHL1cxP1ObRhe6XsFh6kdU Sorry this post is seven months late but I am new here. Hope this helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Brilliantly finished kit and base of a very unusual subject. Great detailing and weathering. Photo's are really good and show your work off well. 👏 Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solexman Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 What kit is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIK122 Posted June 4, 2023 Author Share Posted June 4, 2023 19 hours ago, Solexman said: What kit is this? Takom TAK2018 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan Mynar Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 Excellent made diorama. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 An unlikely thing to be a thing of beauty, and yet.... Museum quality work. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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