1/35 Zvezda Su-100 in Egyptian service

Hi all, it's the Zvezda model with metal barrel and Masterclub tracks (Still in progress).
The models is quite OK, very easy assembly and nice details. I have replaced bolts on the back side and added a weld (As seen on reference pictures I have)
It is almost assembled, I only need to add some small detail and make wheels + tracks.










Cheers

Looking very good so far

Hi there Sven,

The build looks good so far.

I would have made the weld from the same kind of strip you made the bolts from. To me, the weld looks too thick. If you look at my Panzer III, you see I used 0.3mm Evergreen strip (round). I cut in size and used some Tamiya extra thin to position it. Once you've got in place, you soften it some more with Tamiya extra thin. Then you use something sharp to get the structure in it.

With the weld on this SU-100 I would use 0.5mm rod instead.

Keep us posted, I will follow this one.

greetings, Richard.

Thanks Tobias!

Richard Cramer wrote:Hi there Sven,

The build looks good so far.

I would have made the weld from the same kind of strip you made the bolts from. To me, the weld looks too thick. If you look at my Panzer III, you see I used 0.3mm Evergreen strip (round). I cut in size and used some Tamiya extra thin to position it. Once you've got in place, you soften it some more with Tamiya extra thin. Then you use something sharp to get the structure in it.

With the weld on this SU-100 I would use 0.5mm rod instead.

Keep us posted, I will follow this one.

greetings, Richard.

Hi Richard, that's one thing I forgot to say I love and really appreciate constructive criticism!

I looked at your thread and man that does look awesome, I unfortunately didn't have any rod so i used some styren strips which worked out nice.

This technique will require more practice but it looks way better than the miliput one!


Anyways, it's too dark for pictures here, but I will post some more tomorrow !

Cheers and thanks again, Sven

I love this Russian tank. The Egyptian military camo is better still.
Realy good Work

Looking good Sven! I'm no expert on Russian armor, but do you have the exhausts on upside down?

Tom

Tom Neeson wrote:Looking good Sven! I'm no expert on Russian armor, but do you have the exhausts on upside down?

Tom

Thanks for the comment, lol yes what a terrible mistake :S.


Cheers

Hi Sven, we all make mistakes, well especially me! You could try working a sharp blade under those exhaust covers to get them off, and if they are stubborn you could try a little liquid cement in there to soften the join as you try again. Anyway good luck.

Cheers
JT

Thanks John for the advice, I used a bit of extra thin and it went of without a problem .

Thanks for the advice and cheers!

Looking good Sven ,Bring on the paint

Hi Guys, I've dont some work on the SU-100. First i listened to the advices and did the weld with styrene, also the exhaust were turned around. Now I'm done with main body assembly and have to do the wheels and tracks ( I have a set of Masterclub tracks and they look very nice, has anyone used them and what are your opinions and do you have any tips) ?
The painting will start during the weekend when I have more time and maybe someone suggest something I can repair or redo. It Will be in Egyptian colors ( Standard Sand/Green camo) without any inscriptions.
Here are the pictures of the progress, again if you have any constructive critics or comments please reply.













Cheers, Sven.

Hi Sven! This is turning out really good! Keep up the good work!
Alex!

Sven, great work. All the hard work will payoff. Look forward to seeing more.

Looking good, Sven. Keep pushing.

Q

Hi guys, Im glad you all like it!


Cheers

Very nice project Sven, Looking forward for more

cheers

Thanks Guys, I'm halfway through the track assembly which is really exhausting.

Hope to put the primer on tomorrow, with or without the tracks.


Cheers.

Hi guys, I had some stuff to do for school so I didn't have much time but i managed to finish one side of the tracks.



More pictures on my blog

Looking good!
How were the Masterclub tracks to build?

They are awesome and very well detailed but the assembly is very exhausting and time taking.


Cheers

Great work Sven!
Keep going!
Alex!