Zvezda 1/35 GAZ 233014 Tigr with Kornet A/TK missiles

[Dave Ward]

Bodywork assembled to chassis.................
I have to say that the fit is very good, just edge preparation to remove the sprue connections, then it all falls into place, just TET run into the joints - no warping, no gaps, quite a relief
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

Basecoat added - AK Pale Tan
Underside & wheel wells masked with tape & damp tissue. All windows masked with masking fluid. The doors, side, rear and missile, have been temporarily added ( using masking fluid ), so I can get the camo patches contiguous. I'm going to cut some paper masks - nice flat surfaces, so it should be OK. I've left off the front grill, bull bars, headlamps etc., rather than a lot of tricky masking - with it being a hard edged camo, brush touch up is easy
Dave

 

[adt70hk]

Dave

Sincere apologies, somehow missed this completely. Looking very good so far and I LOVE the tyre skewer method, don't know why I've not thought of that before, so will be squirreling it away for future use!

ATB

Andrew

 

[Dave Ward]

Andrew,
I use rolled up A4 paper - doesn't have to be good paper, 5 or 6 tyres is the most you can do without them slipping up & down
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

After consideration of paper masks, I decided to hand paint the camo , it was quicker than making the masks
I used AK Base Green ( Protective ) - yes, that's what it says on the bottle.
The headlamps & grille have also been painted
Next is to add the thin black streaks on the camo, this'll take a bit longer, because I'll have to use a smaller brush! After a day or so, after final touch up, I'll seal it all in with a coat of varnish
Dave

 

[Jakko]

That green looks a little spotty — it’ll probably help a lot to go over just the paler areas with a second coat. Other than that, the camouflage looks fine to me

The name quoted for the paint, BTW, is probably because the Russian name for it translates as “protective green”.

 

[Dave Ward]

Jakko,
brush painting over a light finish generally needs a second coat ( and touch up ), that's a problem with the acrylics that say brush or spray, they're just a little too thin for one brush coat. I'll wait until tomorrow, to see any thin areas by daylight before moving onto the varnish stage
Dave

 

[Jakko]

brush painting over a light finish generally needs a second coat ( and touch up )

Tell me about it But at least the second coat is usually much quicker to put on than the first.

 

[Dave Ward]

The main body is nearly complete, and ready for final assembly - apart from a few minor touch ups ( and I broke one windscreen wiper off ).
I haven't found any pictures of the Tigr Kornet with any markings, so no decals.
Just the missile launchers to go
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

4 wheels on my wagon!
End caps for the missiles & missile tubes painted & ready for assembling. The two launcher arms ready for the next stage
The launcher arms are tricky little assemblies - a few more bits to add - I have to decide when to paint - to do this when fully finished would be a nightmare............
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

Rapidly approaching a finish...........................

The next pictures will appear in the 'completed section'...........................
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

Finished pictures here < here> thanks for dropping by.................
Dave

 

[MikeC]

Dave,
Nice quick build for you - good job.
Mike