IS-122 Chelyabinskiy Kirovskiy Zavod

[Panzergrenadier]

Hello!

As Sam announced he was going to build this model I thought I would call mine out as well, just to create some suspense.:p I am quite interested in how Sam will approach his model.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/IMGP2281.jpg

I have made some progress on it and hope to put some pictures up once daylight becomes available. So far I have found it superb.

Siim

[panamadan]

Another JS! Dan

[MikkoH]

Go for it Siim!

[greybeard]

Nice to see, Siim. I'm looking forward to seeing what you and Sam do with these.

Cheers
Scott Fraser

[Sturmmann]

I have made some progress on it...

Siim

Ha! You’ve probably done building by now. :p It's nice to see a new project from you.

Dave

[RickLawler]

ya baby...I have made some progress on it and hope to put some pictures up once daylight becomes available

Well...it's daylight here! Looking forward to the updates Siim.

Rick

[Uruk-Hai]

Is this a new kit? Im not that familiar with Russian stuff but I seemed to have missed this one?

Cheers

[Panzergrenadier]

Is this a new kit? Im not that familiar with Russian stuff but I seemed to have missed this one?Yes it is quite a new kit. It was released before Christmas.;)
Ok, now on to the build.

The kit is just wonderful. The fit is superb, the sprue attachment points are logically placed. The cast texture was sufficient as it came in the box, but the IS tanks all have quite rough texture to them and sometimes even cracks.

I used glue, Tamiya putty and various stiff brushes to add the texture and so it might appear messy right now, but after it has some paint on it should prove to be quite nice....I hope.:p

As you can see I have used putty on the barrel as well. It is not necessary as the fit is spot on, but I wanted to be sure that I will not discover any surprises once the weathering starts.
The rear plate had to be sanded on the top so it wouldn't stand out so much in relation to the engine cover plate.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2282.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2283.jpg

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The lower rear plate needs a weld added to it. Same applies to the tow hook as the welding there was very messy at times.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/jsu152m_1_27.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2296.jpg

A shot of the wheels....super!

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2297.jpg


The turret got heavy texturing. I moved the turret seamline a bit lower as it appeared to sit better to me that way. I used stretched sprue to recreate it. I also enhanced the mold removal burr with some 0,3mm plastic sheet and then used a saw to make the cut pattern on it. I must say the roughening process is the best thing about these Russian tanks.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2288.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2298.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2289.jpg

I turned my attention to the front again. I have used stretched sprue to enhance the welds. I hoped they would melt lower, but nothing a little sanding and putty can't fix. The welds I added are a bit out of proportion to each other, so I will have to make some of them bigger/smaller.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2295.jpg

That is it for now!

Cheers!

Siim

[schlichtr]

It is soooo awesome to see so much Soviet stuff being featured at once. What a change from the norm. Its great. Great pics too Siim. It looks like it is flying together at will. Question, do you think the surfacer is needed? Were you going for a very heavy cast look? Keep it up.

Roy

[skeletondude]

Looks nice,Siim! I have been waiting for you to build this little jewel! :D
Now what about that Pz.III ??? ;)

Marek

[Panzergrenadier]

Thanks!

Roy, the additional surface texture is really not 100% needed. The kit parts have a subtle cast texture on them so it will build up nicely as it comes. What I have noticed on WWII soviet cast turrets is that they range from rough to a down right lunar landscape. With all the German stuff I usually build, I have become eager to really simulate a very rough look. What better place than a IS huh....:)

Marek, there is far more stuff in the stash, that is calling me as well. I recently picked up the DML Pz II F as well. It looks very cool and so SMALL compared to the stuff on the bench right now.

[Chris Lloyd-Staples]

Is there even a tiny grain of truth in Dragon's claim that the Tamiya hull is too big and the turret too small????? I doubt it, and it sounds like a marketing ploy.....

Chris

[greybeard]

Is there even a tiny grain of truth in Dragon's claim that the Tamiya hull is too big and the turret too small????? I doubt it, and it sounds like a marketing ploy.....

Chris

I haven't heard that. Dmitry Kriyakin has one of these underway on another site. He is very critical of innacurate kits, but has only commented on the rear plate (too tall) and the tracks (not individual links). Other than that, he is quite impressed with the kit. Something like a turret too small or hull too big would get his immediate attention, especially after living with the inaccurate DML kits.

It seems to me that the DML blogger should restrict himself to commenting on errors in DML kits. There is certainly enough material there to keep him busy for many months.

Cheers
Scott Fraser

[Flak]

Looks nice...Siim

[schlichtr]

Thanks!
What I have noticed on WWII soviet cast turrets is that they range from rough to a down right lunar landscape.

I know what you mean. Check out this cast on a T-34/85.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/kvsrule/Misc%20Photos/85McV2.jpg

I have alot more pics of this one if any one is interested.



Roy

[greybeard]

I have alot more pics of this one if any one is interested.
Roy

I am interested. I don't recognize this tank, and would happily add some photos to my collection.

Cheers
Scott

[holmerz]

Nice start Siim :thumb: how about the tracks are they vinyl?

Roy I would be interested in those pics as well.

\Erik

[pwranta193]

I like the cast texture in the road wheels, and your grey work looks good. Great real tank photos as well - some of those welds !?!... I guess thats whats happens in times of emergency and guys like me are handed the torch - "What's the end with the blue flame do?"

Any idea on how to replicate the texture on Roy's example? Paper Mache? Oatmeal? :D

Oh - I've got to check for an answer over at Sammy's build - but I'll ask again here:who makes the right kind of link to link for these?

[Panzergrenadier]

Thanks!

According to my few measurements the basic hull and turret measure up precisely to the plans I have.
The blogger has to say something bad as DML kind of passed the opportunity to get a scoring kit on the market. (I know the old IS-2 series, but still they have announced the premium version.)

He clearly makes some ridiculous claims like the tracks of the Tamiya kit reaching further out on the sides than the fenders. That is how they are supposed to be!:D


how about the tracks are they vinyl?
Erik, there are the vinyl tracks and then the link and length tracks with the lower run being a one piece and some little segments being one piece as well, but on the top there are single links so tracks sag is simple to achieve.

who makes the right kind of link to link for these?
I don't really see the need for AM tracks, but Friul and Modelkasten make some.:p

I have alot more pics of this one if any one is interested.
OH yes please, I would love more pictures of Ninotška.:D

[Panzergrenadier]

Sooooo......

More relentless progress.
The welds that I added are distinguishable from the photos and so I will not list every place I added them. I will mention, that the main welds on the hull sides and the main front-middle hull weld are still the original Tamiya ones, but i just restored them with glue and a knife blade since they ad kind of clogged up during the texture fest. I have decided that I will not add the tanks to the sides and the front fender pieces will stay of as well.

Some overall shots....

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2301.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2305.jpg

Some fun....

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Can someone shed some light on how these cable holders were attached??? The way Tamiya has them positioned will mean they fall off under their own weight in real life. No reference shot shows that detail precise enough.....

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2315eriline.jpg

The hanging on bars are good as they come so no need to replace them with wire. In the photo some are in odd angles but I have fixed them. I will use some putty to blend in the attachment points.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2307.jpg

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http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2316.jpg

A big thanks to Scott Fraser for the great reference material he supplied me with!

Siim

[sharkmouth]

Can someone shed some light on how these cable holders were attached?

There are metal brackets which the turnbuckles attach to. They are next to the white arrows in the photo below:
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k247/sharkmouth/IS2/TowBracket.jpg

According to my few measurements the basic hull and turret measure up precisely to the plans I have.

Which plans are you using?

The blogger...makes some ridiculous claims like the tracks of the Tamiya kit reaching further out on the sides than the fenders.
Blogger Hiroshit wrote: "According to my reference, the tracks can be seen outside the fenders. But my kit looks a bit different ..."

I take this to mean that the tracks do not extend past the fenders. I have found photos wehre they seem to extend and others where they do not. So, I need to compare them to see if there were two different widths of fenders...didn't the KV series have the same properties?

Regards,

[schlichtr]

didn't the KV series have the same properties?
Regards,

I do not know about the KV-1 but the pre-production KV-2 (trial versions that saw action against Finland) did infact have wider fenders. I have a couple of pics of these in one of my KV books. They look like regular fenders with a type of extension making them wider.

Roy

[Panzergrenadier]

Thanks Saul for the photos. According to Murphy's law I found a file with some rear shots showing the detail with full clarity.:o:o Why does it always happen when I know I have to wait a week to be able to work on the model again. I could have added them with ease the previous day.

Blogger Hiroshit wrote: "According to my reference, the tracks can be seen outside the fenders. But my kit looks a bit different ..."

I take this to mean that the tracks do not extend past the fenders.Well, in my kit they do extend past the fenders (a little but still) and I lean on the side of that being the right way.

Which plans are you using?I am using this book:
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g210/Panzergrenadier90/IMGP0068Medium.jpg

The author is Mihail Svirin (spelling from Cyrillic to english??)

[greybeard]

Blogger Hiroshit wrote: "According to my reference, the tracks can be seen outside the fenders. But my kit looks a bit different ..."
Regards,

Maybe he's having trouble following the instructions. . .

[Chris Lloyd-Staples]

On purpose.........

Methinks Blogger tries to rubbish Tamiya unfairly.

[Kreighshoer]

Blogger Hiroshit wrote: "According to my reference, the tracks can be seen outside the fenders. But my kit looks a bit different ..."

oh cripes - this is pathetic! ... is there just one single person out there in the world left who takes the blabber of a blogger obviously suffering from rabies serious? i like dml kits, i like them a lot but a certain blogger (pompous w****r) claiming that all others don't know how to do research is tearing down dml into the gutter where he crawled out ...

phew - much better now ... i feel much better now!

Maybe he's having trouble following the instructions. . .

ROFLMAO!!! that was a good laugh scott! :D

BTT.: great work on a great kit siim - go for it! :thumb:

cheers

[sharkmouth]

Hi Siim,

That is a very good book. Michael (English translation) Svirin is well known for his research, although Exprint is not (English translation of the publisher's name). Armada also has a book on the IS tank and the plans in Exprint are the same from Model Constructor (Modelist Konstruktor).

I have noticed that the Tamiya gun is longer than the Dragon gun. Now I must take a trip and visit the gun to measure! :mad: Perhaps the information is in one of my books? I'll need to check.

Btw, I picked up the Tamiya kit and it looks superior to the Dragon kit, not so much in details, but in correcting the height and better fit. The Dragon tracks are different and look good aside from the thick grip pad on the face. Zvezda's has the correct lower hull height and better shapes in some areas so I may be forced to use some of its parts on a Dragon kit with corrected lower hull so as not to waste anything. Preliminary measurements show that Dragon's ISU fighting compartments can be mated to Tamiya's hulls with a little surgery. :thumb:

Regards,

[Evan August]

Looks great so far! I don't really like Russian stuff, but it's kind of tempting...I think there is a shot in SS Armor of one that was abandonned or knocked out...

[lquah]

This is rapidly becoming a very informative thread on the JS-2. This is what it should be, modelers sharing and discussing in a very positive and respectful manner. I wish I could contribute but I know diddly squat on these beasts. Keep up the good work, fellas :)

BTW just wondering has this Blogger puppet ever said anything less than positive on DML kits? DML has had some masssive screw-ups over the years.

LQ

[Panzergrenadier]

Thanks guys for all the action here.

Hei, do you think Tamiya will ever release an ISU? I personally think seeing anything based on this vehicle/kit again from Tamiya would be a small miracle.:rolleyes: Really sad to see this mold wither away in some factory...

There are actually several DML IS-2 kits staring me in the face every time I go to the LHS, but yeah, if I will get duplicate kits it will be the big T one.

Speaking of painting now. Any of you have any bright ideas or a picture to share?

I have found some pictures the two Tamiya decal options.

First the ''432'' with the half star and bear symbol on the turret.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/Photo_32.jpg

Now the ''13''

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/is005.jpg

Same vehicle...

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/is006.jpg

This is an interesting find for me. Note the first tank in the row has one turret number, and another number overwritten it.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/4qg99nd.jpg

Siim

[holmerz]

Note also the different sag of the tracks on the first and second vehicle in the last picture.

Sorry I have no pics.

\Erik

[MartinD]

Well spotted Erik! It seems like some more of the IS2 have straight top runs of the tracks.

Cheers, MartinD

[DOJO]

Do not have a scanner at the moment but i can take photos of the line drawing from the Armada book. But i can't post it, so maybe some can post it? IF yes give me an e-mail address.

[DOJO]

you guys are in luck, some how i got the english version of IS armada book.

I do not know if htere will be a point in scale photos as they will be distorted
Also got some japanese book how-to model IS tank with some ref photos and some other russian books.

http://thmp.hobby-site.com/DOJO/DSC05195.JPG
http://thmp.hobby-site.com/DOJO/DSC05196.JPG
http://thmp.hobby-site.com/DOJO/DSC05197.JPG
http://thmp.hobby-site.com/DOJO/DSC05198.JPG

-edit- photos are big so changed to url
Thanks to Scott for posting it.

[Panzergrenadier]

Cheers guys!
Thanks for the reference!

More progress on this big baby.
I added the casting numbers...

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2327.jpg

I assembled the figures, but I am not 100% sure if I will use them. They do make a nice scale comparison though and should give the model some life so to say.
The surface of the cast turrets often had cracks due to the cast process and these were just crudely welded full. They seem to run randomly so I used a mini drill and carved some grooves which I filled in with stretched sprue and added some weld texture.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2332.jpg

The tracks were just wonderful. The fit was super and the clean-up was not so bad.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/Copyofislindikesed.jpg


when looking at photos, most of the vehicles seem to have extras on them such as logs and/or some tarpaulin.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/is044.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/is042.jpg

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The ''logs'' is from the woods and the tarpaulin rolls are done with wet tissue paper.

The tow cables are leftovers from a Trumpeter KV kit. Tamiya gives you string, but I didn't fancy that. I am not sure about the final positioning of things as right now the additional stuff kind of over powers the vehicle. I will look into it once I have some paint on it.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2336.jpg

I guess I am done with the building part. Next step is painting.:p

I am sorry that I failed Dave, since it didn't turn out as a weekend build....sorry master.:D

Thanks for looking!

Siim

[Sturmmann]

Excellent work Siim!

Everything on this one looks great, the tracks the weld seems. I’d say go for the figs, but that is my personal opinion, I kind of like figs on every model.

As far as the extra gear over powering the vehicle, I think in any case it just make it appear more massive. I’d say leave it like it is, it looks nice.

I am sorry that I failed Dave, since it didn't turn out as a weekend build....sorry master.:D


You have not failed! Still, you are achieving Olympic speed on this one my friend. :D

Dave

[RickLawler]

Looks fabulous Siim. I really like all of the extra details and the stowage/clutter. I'm with Dave on the figures, use them.

Most impressive.
rick

[schlichtr]

The beast is looking good. The extra stowage does look more realistic. But in the end it's up to you. Kit looks great.

Roy

[Mateusz Jonakowski]

Great job Siim! I'm looking forward to seeing it painted and weathered - that should be fun.

Mateusz

[Flak]

Looks great...Siim :thumb: Can't wait to see it in paint :)

[Evan August]

Might be too late now, but maybe you should drill out the barrel on the rear MG. Other than that very minor observation, it looks great! Maybe Tristar's Russian tankers would go well with the beast.

[james84]

Good!
Are the tracks provided with the kit or are they Modelkasten's?

[holmerz]

Great work Siim :thumb:. Is the log real wood?

\Erik

[Bravo Tango]

Liking this one too.

Got that look about that looks right for my eye.

Nice build

Brian T

[Panzergrenadier]

Thank you all for the comments!:thumb:

Might be too late now, but maybe you should drill out the barrel on the rear MG.

Thanks, it will get done.:o

Is the log real wood?

Indeed it is. I managed to peel of the bark and it left a nice texture underneath.

[Panzergrenadier]

Hello everybody!

First of all I would like to say I am sorry that I have not been participating on the forum that much lately. Life has just been really busy and exhausting. :(

So...I have spent the time I have getting some bench time.

What I have basically done is coat it with black to act as a primer. Them Model Master Dark Green followed by a highlighting coat of Medium Green. I then decided to go with the 'Berlin'' style for the markings. I tried to get the white really sloppy, I think it worked. Weathering was done with various filters, a dark wash and now onto the flat coat a pastel wash. Right now I am really just taking my time with this and try not to rush it to the end.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2358.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2375.jpg

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http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2378.jpg

Thanks for looking!

Siim

[Radek Pituch]

Great weathering Siim.
Will you be adding more weathering effects? Some oil stains would look nice on the engine deck and around rear engine inspection flaps.
You're doing a great job on this one. I like the dust color. Really convincing.
Radek

[Sturmmann]

This is looking real nice Siim, especially the sloppy markings.

Dave

[Cadu Souza]

WWWOWWWW, very, very, very good :thumb::thumb:!!!
These green beasts are awesome!

Best Regards
Cadu Souza

[Mateusz Jonakowski]

Good job Simm! You've matched very good colour of the dust.

Are you going to add some streaks and greasy stains?

Mateusz

[Evan August]

Great weathering there!

[Sheeds]

I'm liking it a lot, Siim. Nice job. :thumb:

Sheeds.

[Larry Bates]

Looks great Siim,

That's a very beastie looking machine. Love the rough cast texture.

Laz :thumb:

[Flak]

Great! Great weathering job :thumb:

[MikkoH]

Siim that looks good!

[Instructorrob]

Nice dirty Ruski you've got there, Siim :)

Robert

[Kreighshoer]

top notch work siim! /me likes a lot!!! :thumb:

cheers

[canjuaan]

Siim, awesome weathering! How did you achieve this overall-dusty-look? Is it just the pigment wash you mentioned?
Somehow, I like these Russian beasts more and more.

Johannes

[RickLawler]

Really, really nice Siim. The figure is good as well...

[Panzergrenadier]

Wow all of you, you make me blush---thanks for the sweet comments!:)

Indeed the dusty look is due to the pastel dust wash. It is truly like creating something out of chaos because the wet pastel dust looks like it has messed everything up...so be sure to let it dry off before you start panicking.

I am going to continue with the weathering and yes, some greasy stains
are surely on the agenda.:)



Siim

[jagdpanzer]

Just ordered this kit today,
Siim this one looks very promising.

Love the small subtly rain marks,
Looking forward to your next update,

Manuel

[canjuaan]

How do you protect the surface from fingerprints in the end? A matt finish would eat up the pastels, right?

Johannes

[pwranta193]

..just like they should look. Nice work on the home made markings, they do look the biz. It looks like it has driven across most of the Eastern front... I'm wathcing you for ideas on how to finish up on my little tank :)

[Panzergrenadier]

Thanks guys, it means a lot to me!

How do you protect the surface from fingerprints in the end? A matt finish would eat up the pastels, right?That is indeed a downside to the pastel treatment. It is so vulnerable to any touching. I am not going to seal it up with anything as indeed that would kind of destroy the effect. I just have to be careful handling it while finishing it. Hoping for the best I guess.

[Bravo Tango]

Nice work, very nice work.

Mean looking beasty

[Panzergrenadier]

Thank you!:)

[Panzergrenadier]

I am happy to say, it is now done!

88th Independent Guards Heavy Tank Regiment, April 1945, Berlin

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2414.jpg

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http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/panzergrenadier91/CopyofIMGP2436.jpg

Thanks for the support!

Siim

[RickLawler]

Excellent Siim, just Excellent! The vehicle, the figure, the photographs...all excellent.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k200/RickLawler/kudos/award_ribbon1.gif

It's a winner!!!!

[Panzergrenadier]

Thanks Rick :o:o:o

[NAS]

Hello Siim,

excellent work and an awesome weathering!

I especially like the tree trunk discolored by the exhaust.
How did you achieve this effect?
It looks very convincing!

Regards,

Notger

[Andrew Hall]

Excellent stuff Siim! Nice work all round.

Andrew

[canjuaan]

Just WOW!

One of the best Russian (model) tanks I've seen so far.:thumb::thumb:

Johannes

[pwranta193]

Good finish to a terririfc build. Great results - and I too like the big sooty spots off the exhausts - give us your techique. Take a look at the the green T-55 over on ML Constructive comments - I thought of you tank when I was looking at his.

[Evan August]

Turned out pretty good Siim! Though maybe the headlight lense could use a little dirt...then again, maybe the crew wiped it clean.

[Panzergrenadier]

Thanks for the positive comments everyone!:)

The blackening of the log is partly natural. I cut some twigs on a rainy day and thought that they could be dried out in a microwave. Well, they did try fast and almost caught fire.:D Otherwise the blackening was achieved with pastel dust. First applied with solvents and the second time dry.

About the lamp in front, well Tamiya didn't include a clear lens to put in front of it so I thought I will not use the green plastic one either. With all the damage to the fenders, the lamp glass intact would look odd as well. Most of the photos even depict vehicles with not headlight altogether. The clean headlight kind of adds some visual contrast as well.


All the best!

Siim

[Anders Heintz]

Beautiful work Siim!! Love the look of your work. Nothing better then a beat up dirty tank!

Thanks for sharing!

[Sheeds]

Bang up job, Siim. :thumb:

Done well, mate!

Sheeds.

[skeletondude]

Excellent work, my friend! :thumb:
Your models have reached a whole new meaning of "real" since this model.

Marek

[greybeard]

Hi Siim

Outstanding model. Do you have plans for a base?

Cheers
Scott Fraser

[MartinD]

Hi Siim,

Very murky, dusty, muddy, filthly looking model. I like it very much. The overall tone is just right. Well done!

Cheers, MartinD

[Flak]

Awesome :thumb: I like it :)

[Radek Pituch]

Siim this is a very fine model. Your doing better and better all the time. Keep it up.
Good job man.
Radek

[Larry Bates]

Nice freekin job Siim,

excellent touch on the charred log, even if by accident. sometimes they're the best. Great dirt. :thumb::thumb:

Laz

[schlichtr]

Nice Job Siim. Turned out real nice.

Roy

[Panzergrenadier]

Awww, you make my blush.:o:)

Thanks a bunch for the nice words!

As of now, I have no plans for any further dios with it.

[kkiron]

Nice model,excellent work!
Maybe Tamiya will give us some other kits,ISU122,ISU152,the kits will worth looking forward to :)!

[Sturmmann]

Howdy Siim,

Sorry for the late reply, but I had to say you have really outdone yourself on this one my friend. This is one for the books! :eek:

Excellent job!! :thumb:

Dave

[Panzergrenadier]

Yingbo-LV and Dave, thank you very much!:o:)

[Sticky]

It really is a super finish. I really like the log, can you tell us the colors?

[Panzergrenadier]

Thanks!

The colors used on the log.... well I don't remember exactly, but I started out with a clean piece of wood without the bark. I gave it diluted coats of dark grays, a little blue and brown. Between some coats and in the end I did some light sanding to see if it will give it some interest, and I must say I like the way the newly exposed wood added variations.

[Panzergrenadier]

Hi again after such a long time!

I just wanted to announce that you will find an article of this build in the December issue of Scale Military Modeller. ;)
http://www.sampublications.com/sampubs.htm

[RickLawler]

Congratulations Siim, it's well deserved.

Bright lights, big city here you come!!!
Rick

[Flak]

Congrats...Siim :thumb:

[Petarted]

sick JS2 man

[Robcio]

Very realistic painting of tank body and tracks, Siim:thumb:

[Michael_Wittmann]

WOW :eek:

This is some weathering.You said with pastel....well did you mix it with water and airbrush it or did you use a regular brush to apply pastel mud?

I have some problems with the pastel and the aibrush.The efect isn't quite good.To be correct it is horrible :rolleyes:

I know,stupid questions...:o