Dave that looks like one hell of a kit. Should look very impressive once finished.
Keep up the good work.
Andrew
Keep up the good work.
Andrew
Zvezda 1/35 SA-22 Pantsir ( Greyhound ) - by popular vote!
- Thread starter Dave Ward
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It's just complicated enough to keep you at the bench and motivated, but not that difficult that you would lose interest! Luckily the fit is absolutely spot on - I was worried in case the propshafts didn't fit to the axles, but everything slotted into place - more pictures later..................
Dave
Axles fitted, and all drive shafts fit - a relief, as if one is out, it disturbs all the others................
It's getting very busy underneath - I've still to add shock absorbers, torque links, wheel hubs, steering......................
With the load bed added, it makes you realise how much of the chassis will be hidden
No fit, or assembly problems, but I did have to use a smear of filler on the fuel tank, due to my inept cutting from the sprue.
Dave
Dave
It's getting very busy underneath - I've still to add shock absorbers, torque links, wheel hubs, steering......................
With the load bed added, it makes you realise how much of the chassis will be hidden
No fit, or assembly problems, but I did have to use a smear of filler on the fuel tank, due to my inept cutting from the sprue.
Dave
Dave
Wow! Busy is the word!
very neat, Dave- it's quite a monster, isn't it?
Next step will be priming the chassis/load bed - I think that'll take a bit more black than I normally use
Still impressed by the fit! Some pieces don't appear to work,when on the sprue, but when you offer them up, they fall into place. Still a long way to go.................
Dave
Still impressed by the fit! Some pieces don't appear to work,when on the sprue, but when you offer them up, they fall into place. Still a long way to go.................
Dave
Chassis is primed - took two 'sessions' - it's amazing how many spots you miss, even though you have a good spray going! ( I also primed the wheel hubs whilst I had black in the ab. )
I can put the chassis aside for a while, I'll detail paint later.
I've made a start on the cab, again a very busy area - colour call outs a bit vague.................
Dave
I can put the chassis aside for a while, I'll detail paint later.
I've made a start on the cab, again a very busy area - colour call outs a bit vague.................
Dave
After a lazy couple of days back to the cab assembly
The seats are multi-part (5 parts ), a bit overdone, for what will be visible..............
Roof & front cab parts...........................
Windscreen defrost & heater ducts - now you see them.....................
Now you don't!
The details is there, but only you will know!
I'll prime these bits ready for detail painting - the instructions would have you fit the doors & windows, but they can be fitted from outside, so I'll leave them in their protective bag for now
Dave
The seats are multi-part (5 parts ), a bit overdone, for what will be visible..............
Roof & front cab parts...........................
Windscreen defrost & heater ducts - now you see them.....................
Now you don't!
The details is there, but only you will know!
I'll prime these bits ready for detail painting - the instructions would have you fit the doors & windows, but they can be fitted from outside, so I'll leave them in their protective bag for now
Dave
Compressor fired up first thing & 3 primers used in one half hour session - black for the underside of the cab, grey for the interior, and dark yellow for the outside - one of the real advantages of acrylics - rapid dying time............
Now for detail painting the cab - mostly greys, from light to almost black, and there are decals to add to the dashboard. Missing, I believe is some form of VHF radio - I can't believe that the driver, in charge of millions of roubles of hi-tech gear doesn't have some form of radio communication! ( or seatbelts! )
Dave
Now for detail painting the cab - mostly greys, from light to almost black, and there are decals to add to the dashboard. Missing, I believe is some form of VHF radio - I can't believe that the driver, in charge of millions of roubles of hi-tech gear doesn't have some form of radio communication! ( or seatbelts! )
Dave
Dave
That is looking really good indeed. The kit is looking very impressive indeed too, with some great detail.
ATB
Andrew
That is looking really good indeed. The kit is looking very impressive indeed too, with some great detail.
ATB
Andrew
Andrew,
it's certainly not a weekend kit, and I still haven't started on the real features of the Pantsir, the missiles, guns & radar - a marathon, rather than a sprint! Luckily, I think I can split them into 3 modules, radar/gun missile/control, and virtually finish them before final assembly.
Dave
it's certainly not a weekend kit, and I still haven't started on the real features of the Pantsir, the missiles, guns & radar - a marathon, rather than a sprint! Luckily, I think I can split them into 3 modules, radar/gun missile/control, and virtually finish them before final assembly.
Dave
I kind of got that impression although it looks more like an ultra-marathon rather than the standard 26 miles.
ATB
Andrew
Cab fitted out - decals added etc - You may be just able to see them in the finished model!
There are still some things to add - apart from the windows, but the wing mirrors etc will be left off, as they are a bit spindly. I assembled one hub, to see if I could fit the tyre over it ( I can ). I'll put this aside now & move on to the actual reason for this vehicle.
The weapons base & control cab assembled.
There are no assembly pins or formers, just bevelled edges, but with careful clean up, the whole lot can be assembled by wicking TET into the joints. The fit is as near perfection as you could wish, no gaps, or overhangs. I have to say I was very impressed on how these bits went together.
I couldn't resist getting the chassis out & trying the various bits on it!
It's getting bigger! and still a long way to go!
Dave
There are still some things to add - apart from the windows, but the wing mirrors etc will be left off, as they are a bit spindly. I assembled one hub, to see if I could fit the tyre over it ( I can ). I'll put this aside now & move on to the actual reason for this vehicle.
The weapons base & control cab assembled.
There are no assembly pins or formers, just bevelled edges, but with careful clean up, the whole lot can be assembled by wicking TET into the joints. The fit is as near perfection as you could wish, no gaps, or overhangs. I have to say I was very impressed on how these bits went together.
I couldn't resist getting the chassis out & trying the various bits on it!
It's getting bigger! and still a long way to go!
Dave
Dave,
Nice process, looks to be a very good model.
Nice process, looks to be a very good model.
Wow, this is advancing very fast :thumb2:
Looking good Dave
Steven
Looking good Dave
Steven
G
Impressive looking kit Dave, that chassis would be the end of me, seem unable to keep them square !
Great stuff Dave the kit itself looks to be up with the best (why shouldn't it be) ,its a shame this hobby creates plastic and paint tarts , if you stood this along side a equivalent from say trumpeter or meng and said take one how many would grab the Zvezda branding, I e got a fair few of their 72nd in the stash the more recent stuff puts the big boys to shame ,keep it coming looking forward to that paint job .Dave
Just had a catch up with your build and what an impressive kit, great work so far.
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