Dave Ward's 1/35 Trumpeter SU-152 Heavy SPH

[Dave Ward]

I've added all the PE ribs on the fenders, and the rear decking has had its doors & bits added. I'm using leftover PE parts from a previous KV, for the rear deck grilles. I simply had to dry fit the superstructure.............
The fit is really good - I was worried that I would end up with large gaps to fill.
So far, the parts have needed minimal clean up, and the fit is very good - I must say that a well-engineered model is a real joy to work on!
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

Assembly almost finished - just the tools to add, ( and headlamp ) & towing parts
Next, prime the upper hull, nearly complete.
Dave

 

[Jakko]

Looking good.

 

[Dave Ward]

It's a very dark gloomy morning, here in Gloucestershire - just as well that an overall black primer coat doesn't need much thought to apply!
Cornflake packet masks inserted between tracks & fenders.
IF the light improves I'll do a first pass basecoat of green later...................
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

Basecoat applied - I'll wait overnight before adding some highlights.............
Not looking bad for a basecoat
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

The basecoat, and highlights finished - next will be detail painting

I have a few decals to add - after all what would a WWII Soviet tank be, without a big patriotic slogan on the side?
Dave

 

[MikeC]

Dave ,
That is coming along very well, will stay on the side and keep observing.
Cheers,
Mike.

 

[Dave Ward]

Hopefully, a minor pause in benchtime. I had a slight accident yesterday, and today, I've a stiff and aching right hand and arm, and a nasty bruise on my back, which is causing me grief when I move. Stupid overbalance, slip and fall. No alcohol involved! - at first I thought I hadn't done anything, but as the day wore on, I got stiffer & stiffer.
Have to hit the Ibuprofen, and have an early night.............................
Dave

 

[Peter Gillson]

Really like the subtle highlights and shading, sure the eecals will bring it to life - especially with a nice slogan

 

[stillp]

Sorry about your fall Dave. Take it easy till you feel better. Hope that's soon.

Pete

 

[Dave Ward]

All ready to do the dirt on it..................
I'm not going for a muddy look, more dusty, but first I'll do a dark wash on the details, especially the towropes.
Dave

 

[MikeC]

Dave,
Sorry to hear about the fall, hope you are getting fit again.
The build has gone on in leaps and bounds, weathering - yes please.
Cheers, Mike.

 

[scottie3158]

Hi Dave,
I trust your feeling better.

 

[Dave Ward]

When I think of the knocks I used to get playing Rugby, - I'm quite dismayed to find that such a simple fall can shake me up! Part of the ageing process I suppose.
Weathering of the SU will not be massive. I see a lot of models that in my opinion are way overdone, more fit for the scrapyard than frontline combat! These tanks wouldn't get a wax & polish, but simple rain would remove a lot of the surface crud -leaving vertical streaking. As for rust - well, I bet most of these tanks didn't last long enough to get rusty on a massive scale. I intend to give this an overall misting of reddish-brown dust, concentrating it more round the running gear, and horizontal surfaces.
Dave

 

[JR]

Looks a good build Dave, so to read about the fall. John .

 

[Lee Drennen]

I’m liking your build looks great very nice job

 

[Dave Ward]

Done a wash around the relevant parts & sealed all with a matt varnish...............
All that remains to do is the overall dust coat. The next pictures will appear in the 'completed' section!
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

Picture of the final effort are now in the 'completed' section.
Thanks for dropping buy!
Dave