Trumpeter 1/35 SU-152 (Early)

[dubster72]

Here is my finally finished SU-152.

Based on the KV-1 chassis, it was originally designed to clear German strongpoints. However its subsequent success in taking out Tigers, Panthers & Elefants earned it the nickname of Zveroboy or ' Beast-killer '

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The build thread is

http://www.scale-models.co.uk/community/threads/trumpeter-1-35-su-152-early.26615/

Thanks for looking

Patrick

 

[Polux]

A beauty Patrick!

I think you have nailed the general weathering and the dust effect.

Great build

 

[phikoleoputra]

Agree with Polux said, a beauty, love the weathering. Well done sir!

 

[tommy1drop]

Lovely build and finish Patrick, well done on the weathering it really looks effective, good job all round

 

[PaulTRose]

very nice work

you got the track sag just right!

 

[papa 695]

Great work Patrick a well constructed and painted build

 

[Gern]

Beautiful.

Gern

 

[aaron]

Jeez mate awesome job on an awesome piece of Soviet kit. The figures are so good, I'm really jealous

 

[monica]

Here is my finally finished SU-152.Based on the KV-1 chassis, it was originally designed to clear German strongpoints. However its subsequent success in taking out Tigers, Panthers & Elefants earned it the nickname of Zveroboy or ' Beast-killer '

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The build thread is

http://www.scale-models.co.uk/community/threads/trumpeter-1-35-su-152-early.26615/

Thanks for looking

Patrick

well Polux has said what i would along with the rest of the lads,great job :D

and ever the guys are very well done all great build

 

[eddiesolo]

One gorgeous looking beasty Patrick, top drawer work, lovely weathering and build quality, one day...I will get to this standard.

Si

 

[dubster72]

Thanks guys & gal! Your kind words mean a lot. It's a nice kit to build, no real flaws apart from the gun mounting

which is a tad fiddly.

It was meant to be on a base with some German prisoners, hence the ironic salute from the crewman, but I'm

not happy with them. So it'll probably stay as is.

Thanks again

Patrick

 

[geegad]

looks superb always wanted to build one of these and this makes me want one even more top stuff

 

[spanner570]

Now that's the Patrick of old.....

Great build. Top job one end to the other!

 

[Laurie]

Very nice Patrick some hard work has gone into that. Very artistic with the weathering.

Just do not know how you blokes manage to get that authentic rust ! :rolleyes:

Laurie

 

[dubster72]

Thank you John, Ron. Laurie. As far as the rust goes, I use heavy plant machinery as my inspiration. On this one, it's a mixture of sponge chipping with purple / brown paint & orangey / brown pastels on the tracks & exhaust.

Now, just a test ..



The pictures I uploaded are far sharper than on here, maybe a Photobucket link would be better...

Nope, definitely losing some resolution somewhere

 

[flyjoe180]

Awesome work Patrick, it looks very convincing.

 

[steve scan]

Excellent, the finish and weathering great, looks just right.

 

[treyzx10r]

Thats one knarly looking brute,beast killer indeed it looks it! Very nicely done Sir!

 

[Lee W]

That's one fearsome looking beast, awesome work Patrick

Lee

 

[dubster72]

Joe, Steve, Trey & Lee many thanks guys