MiniArt 1:35th Su-76

MiniArt 1:35th Jagdpanzer Su-76(r)

Well, here is another one finished! This is the venerable Su-76 in all it's glory! I was asked to build this as a straight Russian version, with no markings. (Perhaps the client will add them later?) It was a beast of a kit to build and I suggest that anyone to tackles this one to read the build article on the Perth Military Review(?). They go into detail on how the mounting beam is located incorrectly on the kit, and if you don't correct it you will have problems...yeah! I had problems. The whole gun mount, front shield and mantlet go together at the same time...you really want to grow an extra hand or two.



Rusty Mufflers detailed with pastels

Gel Medium is used to texture the undersides

The road wheels and individual track links look good once built, but add another tedious work session in order to get them right. Once all done the rest goes o.k. I used a lightened version of Russian Armor green, and weathered with pastels. Instead of the oil wash I normally apply, I was careful to just do a pin wash around details so i wouldn't darken the paint color too much. As always I went a little crazy with the paint chips but after a little base coat over spray they blended in well.

Fighting compartment

Front glacis plate

paint chipping and dusting effects

This is going to a local customer so i will get the priviledge to see his response to the model first hand. I hope he likes it!

There are a couple other build on the workbench, with an Revell A-6E Intruder and Roden OV-1D Mohawk closest to completion. Check back often for updates!