Someone should get Su'ed over this!

[deafpanzer]

Looking real good! My laptop is back from the repair shop... hard drive has decided to die on me. You couldn't have asked for better helper for this build... Serzh!!!

[TRM]

Thank you Andy! There is nothing better than having some of the valuable resources we have in the family right here!


Okay then....pretty much right at the end of the building I think. I am going to add one link to both tracks to give slightly more slack. Also, I need to add the lift rings to the side of the casemate. I am still on the fence about the splinter shield over the mantlet....but will figure out if it stays by the time I get to the painting! Other than that....right there!

[dierk]

Wow, that was quick! Looking good Todd!

[S e r z h--Rest In Peace]

Soon painting - it's good!


Todd - i think it will need. The wire 06, bent to drill 1.4.

And yet, it is better to use a viewing device driver, plastic, one that set Dragon.


And I must add stops for hatches. Plus one on the roof.


The holes in the mud flaps - big trouble)))

[deafpanzer]

Looking real good Todd! You are so quick! Please tell me that your wife isn't having you locked in your basement again?

[Wes]

Yes please Todd. I love your builds bud. Count me in.

[wbill76]

Setting a speed record for this one Todd! The extra link should do just right for the sag.

[TRM]

Thanks Dierk! Amazing what you can accomplish when you turn the computer off! LOL!!

Thanks again Serzh! I added the stops since the pictures went up. I think they will pass...if not, I can always redo them! The lift loops have been added. As for the fender mud flaps....are you referring to the simulated depression on the rear left for the rear notek? I think the flap will look sufficient once I move things along. The right side, not shown in the pictures, I had removed the mudflap and left the trapezoidal support...so no hole there...LOL!

Thanks Andy! No, she has not yet....not that she probably wants to though!

Thanks Wes...glad to have you along my friend!

Thanks Bill! As I mentioned above...shut of the electronics and was able to build! LOL! What a concept! Even read a book too in the past couple days! Sadly I have to write a couple reviews at some point, which means sitting back in front of the screen for a couple days! Bring on the weekend!

[Leon]

WOW... That really looks fantastic Todd! Great work on the conversion.

[TRM]

Thank you Leon! Truth be told, it is the combination of a decent base kit and a well crafted conversion...the rest is all glue! Rain rain, go away...come again some other day!!

[TRM]

I was able to sneak down to the booth and play for a bit. Not a huge update other than the basics are in full motion now and I am priming the tracks shortly. I am on the fence about tactical markings at the moment...might leave her without. I still have time to think about it!

[Leon]

Nice work on the paint and modulation Todd! Hope mine comes out half as good as yours when i start.

[S e r z h--Rest In Peace]

As for the fender mud flaps....are you referring to the simulated depression on the rear left for the rear notek?

Todd - hello. I spoke of the many openings for German instruments. There are many, but to remove them correctly - is very difficult 



Great job with the paint!

[dierk]

Excellent start on the paint Todd!

[martslay]

Very quickly and very beautifully, Todd! Good luck!

[TRM]

Thanks Leon! I am sure it will my friend!!

Thanks Serzh! LOL...yes, the many tool attachment points in the fenders! It would have been much easier to use photo etch fenders to eliminate them I think! I filled them and they should go undetected...I was also thinking of putting some stowage on which will take care of some of that.

Thank you Dierk!

Thanks Martin! I still have some painting to do. Some selective cleanup and early stages of weathering!

[armorguy]

Magnificent spraypainting so far toddster !

[vindicareassassin]

I think a nice wide white stripe across it, and a red number or 2 for markings, other than that.... AWESOME!!!








Might have to think about scratch building one of these in brialle scale if I get the time....

[TRM]

Thanks G...a little more to go and the fun is unleashed!

Thanks Sean! Interesting thought right there! Cool thought, scratch building a mini Su-76i! Count me in when the time comes!

[bish]

That's looking very nice.

[dierk]

Oh yes, the tool attachment points...I've been wondering how to deal with them when I get round to building mine. If sticking with the kit fenders/mudguards the holes obviously need filling - but then news ones ought to be drilled where the actual tool-clamps where fitted: link

[deafpanzer]

Brilliant work... you are the master of color modulation now!

[wbill76]

Nice to see paint fly on this puppy! Green is good!

[TRM]

Thank you Bish!

Dierk, usually I just filled what isn't needed or cover it with something else...like stowage. I agree though, in some cases other holes, like in the link you provided, could be drilled and left open...if the tool was removed!

Thank you Andy! Far from any master...but certainly having fun doing it!

Always good when the color flies Bill! LOL...green is good! Almost white-washed it and slapped a Balkenkreuz on it!


Okay...couple things here. I pilfered some decals from another kit...with a little help from Serzh to keep things on the up and up! I kind of like the simplistic feel of just the tank number and one tactical marking. I chipped them slightly to get the new car spell off of them too!







As you can see, I played around with some stowage to break things up a little.  I have a healthy stash of Value Gear that needed to be picked through.  At the moment, I think this will work.   Time to break things down and prime the gear and consider hitting the weathering bench! 






As always...thanks for playing!  

[Leon]

Decals and stowage look good Todd! Just the right amount.

[armorguy]

The more stowage the better Todd ! I'm sure you make a gem of it !

[Wes]

Awwesome stuff Todd. Looking forward to the weathering steps now. I always learn a thing or 2 from your builds.

[TRM]

Thanks Leon! Once things are colored up and placed, things should all come together nicely...I would hope!

Thanks G! I hear ya! LOL! We'll have to wait and see if anything else is needed once I get the stuff locked down!

Thank you kindly Wes! The real fun begins soon...the weathering!

[wbill76]

Moving right along, stowage and markings provide just enough variation to the green to keep it interesting.

[TRM]

I started messing with the stowage and colors. Still playing around some. Worked on tools and started a little chipping! Time seems to be at a premium the past couple days. Tomorrow though....a hole different thing!