Marks zvezda MSTA-S s.p howitzer. 1/35

[Mark1]

Looking forward to getting the G.B underway.
Some sprue shots and big ed P.E set.
Don't know what's going on with pictures one minute right way up, then for no apparent reason all sideways? ???

 

[Dave Ward]

Mark,
I made the MSTA-S a year or so ago, but without any PE. It was one of the nicest models I've ever laid my hands on! The reloading gear at the rear of the turret is tricky - mainly due to Zvezda moulding the parts to scale thickness, making it fragile, but it's an impressive beast when finished!
Dave

 

[Ian M]

Don't know what's going on with pictures one minute right way up, then for no apparent reason all sideways? ???

They all look fine to me.
Sideways: Landscape format is the better way to have them considering that 99% of pc and lap top screens are the same way.

 

[Mark1]

They all look fine to me.
Sideways: Landscape format is the better way to have them considering that 99% of pc and lap top screens are the same way.

I took the bottom two pictures again with my phone turned 90 degrees.

 

[Mark1]

Mark,
I made the MSTA-S a year or so ago, but without any PE. It was one of the nicest models I've ever laid my hands on! The reloading gear at the rear of the turret is tricky - mainly due to Zvezda moulding the parts to scale thickness, making it fragile, but it's an impressive beast when finished!
Dave

Good to know Dave, I've seen good reviews

 

[Lee Drennen]

That’s a huge kit! I didn’t realize that

 

[GerryW]

Looks complicated? Will watch with interest.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Big old beast this one. I remember Dave’s so it will be interesting to see your take on this behemoth.

 

[Mark1]

Looks complicated? Will watch with interest.

Hi Gerry, don't think it's gonna be to complicated (hopefully) just quite a few parts.

 

[Mark1]

Big old beast this one. I remember Dave’s so it will be interesting to see your take on this behemoth.

Spent a few hours on it last night,so far so good, won't be using all the pe as lot requires awkward removal of moulded parts for no real gain.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Don’t blame you Mark. Some PE is a bit flat for what they expect from it anyway.

 

[Mark1]

Got a bit done last night,make up some boxes and fitted them also some etch grills, very nicely detailed so far.

 

[GerryW]

Lovely detail on those boxes - how much was moulded and how much did you have to build?

 

[scottie3158]

Mark,
You off to a great start. It looks like a nicely detailed kit.

 

[Mark1]

Lovely detail on those boxes - how much was moulded and how much did you have to build?

The front triangle shape boxes have had a handle sanded off to be replaced with etch but as can see below pretty much all molded and very easy to put together.

 

[GerryW]

Impressive, must admit to not having a good look at the zvezda kits that I've got so will have to have a look at the details

 

[adt70hk]

Coming on nicely!!

 

[JR]

Room for one more please Mark?
Nice start by the way.

 

[Mark1]

Room for one more please Mark?
Nice start by the way.

Reserved a seat for you John

 

[Mark1]

More added to the rear section and suspension arms made up and fitted along with with a few other bits.