discussion SU-76M 1/72 UMkit #308

[David Lovell]

I pulled this from the stash a long time ago then noticed that Si B had just posted a build of the dead same kit so put it back where it came from ,but enough time has passed so here we go with my interpretation, nice and cleanly moulded, link and length track's, little fret of etch what else could a man want. A few shrink marks needed filling but construction was problem free. Once again a kit from a Ukrainian manufacturer quite old so don't expect plastic perfection but under a tenner game on. Some pics of built and primed


All set up ready to go hopefully show the result later today Dave

 

[Si Benson]

Looking good Dave :thumb2: These UM kits are pretty good value for money in my eyes:smiling4:

 

[papa 695]

Great start David.

 

[outrunner]

Looks good.

Andy.

 

[scottie3158]

Dave,
Looking good.

 

[David Lovell]

Well the results are in ,did a bit washed up and packed away ,did a bit tidied around, did a bit and hoovered up , other half and mum in law gone out so full on brownie points on their return





The dark pre shade was tamiya nato black the two green shades were mig ammo russian greens of some sort not my fault shake the bottle and the print comes off the lable. Next up I'll pick out the details tyre's track's exhaust.,gun breach etc then on with filters ,washes and the rest will try to keep it updated at diffrent points. Dave.

 

[papa 695]

Nice work so far.

 

[David Lovell]

Have bashed on a fair bit ,went about this one a bit different from my usual method. For a start reached right up the back of the cupboard and pulled out the old Pledge floor polish ,this was partly bought about by the disscution on varnish else where on site ,must admit for the last three years at least have applied washes straight over a good old bone dry matt paint finish ,and have been using oil paint as well ,so all pics are WIP, I think when I do get to the end I'll be reaching up the back of the cupboard again im sure I've got a spray can of dull coat in there somewhere. Dave

 

[papa 695]

Fantastic work so far, I didn’t realise it was so small.

 

[scottie3158]

Lovely work

 

[Guest]

A thing of beauty David.
I love these opened top spg's
You've made a nice job of the paintwork .

 

[Steve Jones]

A fantastic model on such a small scale. A real gem

 

[David Lovell]

Hang on lads still a fair way to go but many thanks to you all for your continued support and encouragement ,already thinking of the next one. Dave