maschinenkrueger
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Post by maschinenkrueger on Jan 3, 2017 16:13:16 GMT -5
I was pretty excited when Dragon released their SU-76i. I was pretty underwhelmed when I finally got it. The new tooled parts that make this vehicle unique are pretty bad. Soft details, poor or nonexistent alignment features, incorrect roof, blobs for hinges, terrible fuel tanks, etc. It was like Dragon had a late 1980s Eastern European model company tool and mold the parts. To rectify this, I switched gears mid build and used the MasterClub resin conversion. The detail is crisp, the features are accurate and the casting is flawless. Unfortunately, it is designed for use with the old school Imperial series Dragon kits and suffers some fit issues with the casemate. Since it was never going to be as accurate as I would have liked with out a complete redo, I decided to have some fun with this and model a re-captured SU-76i pressed back into German service. The Pz.Jg.Abt. 128 had at least one where they added two antenna mounts which I assume was for field command. I added some extra details to spruce this one up. Fenders and buckets - ET Model White metal tracks - Master Club Barrel - RB Model Cast Drive Sprocket ModelKasten Stamped Drive Sprocket - Dragon StuG III Ausf A Cast Return Roller and Damaged Road Wheels - Panzer Art Stowage - Value Gear and misc Cable clips and Jack Mount - ModelKasten Ammo Box - MiniArt Anything white is styrene Still need to work on the headlight and the side stowage boxes will eventually be replaced with PE.
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Post by TRM on Jan 3, 2017 16:21:11 GMT -5
Becoming Su-76i central around here! Great to see this one show Brian...thanks for sharing! Fantastic looking build! Just putting the finishing touches on some weathering on mine right now...LOL Can't wait to see you sling some color at this one!!
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Jan 3, 2017 16:24:39 GMT -5
Now this one's gonna be sweet, bookmarked! Ruck On Brian!
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Post by dierk on Jan 4, 2017 7:37:41 GMT -5
I share your disgust with this particular DML offering - as a matter of fact, I've used some of the almost exact same words to describe my impressions. Thank you posting this here - excellent build! I'd have liked to have gone a similar route if I hadn't been shackled by the restraints of doing a OOB(ish) build-blog.
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Post by jsteinman on Jan 4, 2017 11:27:16 GMT -5
Been following on FB - Looks Sharp!
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maschinenkrueger
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Post by maschinenkrueger on Jan 9, 2017 11:26:15 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. It's a fun and challenging project though I've sunk more than I wanted to into the kit (thanks Dragon!) and am still ordering aftermarket.
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Post by dupes on Jan 9, 2017 22:32:25 GMT -5
This going to be the third Su-76i in the MoM this month?? I think you're right, needs more aftermarket.
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Post by Leon on Jan 10, 2017 5:32:12 GMT -5
Nice work so far Brian! Looking really good.
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Post by chromdome35 on Jan 10, 2017 10:14:30 GMT -5
Your PE Work looks fantastic. Very nice build!
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Post by jsteinman on Jan 10, 2017 10:15:33 GMT -5
This is Friggin' BAD ASS!!!
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maschinenkrueger
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Post by maschinenkrueger on Jan 10, 2017 17:15:22 GMT -5
Thanks Dupes, Leon, Chrom and John! The tracks are finished, just waiting on the PE. To keep me going, I started the SU-85.
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 10, 2017 19:01:22 GMT -5
Nice work, you have invested nicely in aftermarket for this beast
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Post by Wes on Jan 11, 2017 8:13:22 GMT -5
Wow this is going to look good painted up.
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maschinenkrueger
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Post by maschinenkrueger on Feb 1, 2017 13:27:10 GMT -5
Thanks panzerjager2 and Wes. And the aftermarket doesn't end. I've replaced the resin stowage boxes with ABER PE. The set is for the MiniArt T70 Early, but the same factory was responsible for the SU-76m and SU-76i conversion. I beat them up real good. This was my first time soldering such tiny parts. There's no CA used on the boxes.
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Feb 1, 2017 13:44:25 GMT -5
I love that fender work Brian, excellent battering!
Cheers, Ski.
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maschinenkrueger
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Post by maschinenkrueger on Feb 1, 2017 15:09:44 GMT -5
Thanks Steve!
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Post by TRM on Feb 1, 2017 19:22:07 GMT -5
LOL...soldering is a must, especially when there is a beat-down going to happen!! Fantastic Brian!! Bring on the fun stuff now!!
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Post by thechaos on Feb 2, 2017 6:42:00 GMT -5
Looks so Good.
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Post by dierk on Feb 2, 2017 8:05:26 GMT -5
Blingtastic!
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 2, 2017 15:22:26 GMT -5
Beat up real good?!?! Now you are speaking Russian! Loving it...
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maschinenkrueger
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Post by maschinenkrueger on Feb 2, 2017 18:37:06 GMT -5
Thanks TRM, Chaos, Dierk, DeafPanzer - It's been a fun project so far.
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Post by Leon on Feb 2, 2017 21:13:20 GMT -5
I lovin that beat up look Brian!
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maschinenkrueger
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Post by maschinenkrueger on Feb 3, 2017 11:17:05 GMT -5
Thanks Leon.
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maschinenkrueger
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Post by maschinenkrueger on Oct 17, 2017 10:02:13 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Oct 17, 2017 10:20:45 GMT -5
WOW! That looks fantastic Brian.
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Post by dupes on Oct 17, 2017 12:20:38 GMT -5
A "little bit" of progress? I guess! Where'd those winterketten (or are they ostketten?) come from? Those aren't the tracks that were on there before.
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maschinenkrueger
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Post by maschinenkrueger on Oct 17, 2017 12:29:29 GMT -5
Thanks Leon!
Dupes - Tracks are Fruil. I originally assembled the winterketten to use on a StuG III Ausf F8 but they just looked too cool on this.
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Post by panzerjager2 on Oct 17, 2017 12:49:06 GMT -5
Came out REALLY NICE....... Actually gave me an idea for my build...THANKS PJ2
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Post by thechaos on Oct 17, 2017 14:30:30 GMT -5
Cool, wery gread work.
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Post by sturmbird on Oct 17, 2017 14:44:47 GMT -5
just outstanding workmanship!! gary
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