Zis 151 Russian 6x6 Truck

[tiking]

Here's something very modest from me. I decided to try something else other than modern vehicles. This is a Zis is 151 Russian 6x6 truck that was built after World War II for the Russian Army. The scale is 1/35.
 

[tiking]

Thanks Dicky. Glad you like it. BOY! I need to get me an airbrush.

[Teabone]

Tiking

A brush paint job like that is really a work of art, the rust on the wheels looks as real as it gets.  What kit is this from?

Bones.

[tiking]

May 24, 2013 15:23:01 GMT -5 @dickyf said:

With results like that - NO you don't!!! Badger and Iwata and the rest must HATE people like you!!!

HaHa...Good one Dicky. If it wasn't for spray cans being expensive, I probably won't be bothered. But we just bought a house so space would be no issue.

[tiking]

May 24, 2013 15:27:23 GMT -5 Teabone said:

Tiking

What kit is this from?

Bones.

Thanks for the comment. I bought it cheap at a show. It is from Zvezda.

[Teabone]

May 24, 2013 15:31:00 GMT -5 tiking said:

May 24, 2013 15:27:23 GMT -5 Teabone said:

Tiking

What kit is this from?

Bones.

Thanks for the comment. I bought it cheap at a show. It is from Zvezda.

Zvezda certainly produces a lot of the home town stuff I just wish they would get up to date on the molding because they do have some nice subjects.  You have really done this one with a nice touch.

Bones.

[Teabone]

Tiking

I just took another long look at the top picture and cant say enough about the paint job and detail.  I always remeber the stories about how Soviet citizens had to take the windscreen wipers off after parking or else they would be stolen and yours has the wipers missing what a touch.

Bones

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May 24, 2013 15:59:03 GMT -5 Teabone said:

Tiking

I just took another long look at the top picture and cant say enough about the paint job and detail.  I always remeber the stories about how Soviet citizens had to take the windscreen wipers off after parking or else they would be stolen and yours has the wipers missing what a touch.

Bones

Thanks Bones. Much appreciated.

[tiking]

May 24, 2013 16:29:32 GMT -5 @dickyf said:

You need to check out Zvezda's recent offerings Bones...their Maultier HT was an absolute pearl of a kit and their T90 MBT is popularly accepted as one of the best styrene mouldings of recent years - if you have experience of their old stuff, forget it, that's ancient history Zvezda are now duking it out with the best of them....

Dicky. Thanks for this. I will check it out. The pic of the turret looks really nice.

[Teabone]

May 24, 2013 16:29:32 GMT -5 @dickyf said:

You need to check out Zvezda's recent offerings Bones...their Maultier HT was an absolute pearl of a kit and their T90 MBT is popularly accepted as one of the best styrene mouldings of recent years - if you have experience of their old stuff, forget it, that's ancient history Zvezda are now duking it out with the best of them....

DickyF

That is good news but still leaves one with the question at what point did the change and which kits still have cancer and which ones are good to build.

Bones

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I love that truck!

I also have to get one of those T90's. That is just too good a kit to let get by.

G

[tiking]

Thanks. T90. Have to check that out.

[noname]

I really like this. You did a great job.

[Leon]

Outstanding work on the 6x6.Paint job looks aces.

[tiking]

Thanks to both of you. Dicky. I forgot to mentioned that i used spray cans gor painting. Been using them on all my military and civilian models since 2002.

[Leon]

Tiking,i also use spray cans and brushes for painting.If you have time check out my M109 in modern armor.

[tiking]

May 25, 2013 7:40:39 GMT -5 Leon said:

Tiking,i also use spray cans and brushes for painting.If you have time check out my M109 in modern armor.

Will do Leon.

[tiking]

May 25, 2013 12:50:22 GMT -5 @dickyf said:

Sorry IK - Bit of a hijack there....what's next on yer bench fella?

No worries. I'm all good. WE are moving to a bigger home so Ill have my own hobby room. Got some things planned on the 1/24th side. So I will have to wait until I get settled in before building any more 1/24. In the meantime I will am putting the finishing touches on the 'Get it working' dio and I just finished a British Land Rover in military colors. Nothing fancy, just an OOB build. Will post in a few minutes.

[`Boots`]

That is one terrific looking truck fella, the finish is first class.............great work with all the weathering!!

[tiking]

Thanks Boots. BTW, like the username. That's is what my family calls me. It was given to me by my aunt who used to call my dad that when he was little because everyone was named Charles in the family.

[ironhand6]

WOW!! the more I look at your model, the more I am just amazed at the level of skill you have. my hat is off to you sir!

[tiking]

Thanks for that Clint. I do appreciate it a lot.