Rick's 1-87 Roco/Komo SU-100's
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Looking good now Rick….
Thanks Tim and Jakko, I just hope I'll be able to do something similar with the tracks.......not been successful at finding some aftermarket replacements...."Stalin's Highway" (mud) may be a possibility though.
Cheers,
Rick H.
Cheers,
Rick H.
Got paint and decals on these and working on placing final details, then I need to start the weathering process. Still have not finalized on what to do about these hideous tracks.......tried and failed at the Marlow method......not be cause it was a faulty process, I just did not have a quality pair of tracks to work with. This is what happens when one attempts to make models from toys!!
Rick H.
Rick H.
Rick don’t beat yourself up it still looks goodGot paint and decals on these and working on placing final details, then I need to start the weathering process. Still have not finalized on what to do about these hideous tracks.......tried and failed at the Marlow method......not be cause it was a faulty process, I just did not have a quality pair of tracks to work with. This is what happens when one attempts to make models from toys!!
Not a chance Lee....I could throw rocks at these and they'd look better for it! I just don't know what they were thinking when they ( the Rooskie) we're designing these. Wait till you see the tracks! I'm definitely going to have to hide 'em with some mud!
Thanks fer stopping by and having a look see. Rick H.
Thanks fer stopping by and having a look see. Rick H.
Looks good to me as well Rick. Texture is nice on the armoured plate 
Rick you have to remember in this scale Millitary tracks never look right quit sweating it the top hull looks good you did a great job on it I’m sure it will distract the eyes from the tracks BTW I’ve seen you make tracks on here before Hint.
Hi All, Sorry for the long pause......here are some shots of the tracks painted up and lightly weathered. I got the decals on and decided to copy the pic. on page 55 of Panzer Colors vol. 1. so my captured SU-100 is numbered 212 to make it
"somewhat" historically accurate. I also decided it needed a human touch, so driver's hatch open and we have a "student" driver learning the ropes of the less "refined" Rooskie tracked vehicle. Still have antennas. tow cables and head lights to install after the paint work is completed, then weathering and finally I'll load up # 434 with the "Hitchhikers" and its off to the Front!
"somewhat" historically accurate. I also decided it needed a human touch, so driver's hatch open and we have a "student" driver learning the ropes of the less "refined" Rooskie tracked vehicle. Still have antennas. tow cables and head lights to install after the paint work is completed, then weathering and finally I'll load up # 434 with the "Hitchhikers" and its off to the Front!
Looking very purposeful on her running gear there Rick. Can’t wait for the hitchhikers now
Tworrs
SMF Supporter
Looking good Rick, great weathering.
Rick very impressive in this scale as always glad this build is going your way now. It actually look like it could pass for a bigger scale
Steve Jones
Steve Jones Scale Modelling Site
Superb work my friend
Real life T34 type tracks look like they were stolen off of a bulldozer anyhow. Yours look as fine as they can. Detail work is outstanding. Mud'n'weeds will top them off.
Thanks Everyone for the kind words.....it's been a while getting to this point.......I just hope I can do something convincing to the tracks so as to pass them off to be a little more realistic......even thought about a small base with tall grass (like out on the Russian Steppes) to "hide" 'em. 
Jim R
SMF Supporter
Hi Rick
Excellent. It could pass for a much bigger scale.
Jim
Excellent. It could pass for a much bigger scale.
Jim
