SU 100 RESURRECTION..3RD GUARDS, BELORUSSIAN FRONT , 1945

[Herr Dr. Professor]

I’m taking notes, Bix:

Russian Mud
*Vallejo 73.802 Russian Splash Mud
*Mig pigment 3014 Russian Earth

Real Wood Crate
*secured...with embroidery yarn
*lightly stained with wash
*filled with magnetic strip and PVA glue
*raked over by a stainless wire brush
*press a pointed end of a file into the spots where a nail might be
*MiG Brown for German Dark Yellow (Mig 1000) wash

[tankme]

Looks great. I've built a few real wood boxes to put the many ammo drums that come with the Trumpeter tanks in, but I haven't painted and weathered them yet. I also picked up some wood PLA filament for the printer to try out. Just need to swap in a bigger nozzle to handle that filament before printing with it.

[HERMAN BIX]

It's looking great, Herman!
That indent for a nail with a touch of stain works wonders for wooden crates and blocks. Following along!
regards,
Painless

Oddly enough it’s the first time I have thought to do it ! For such a simple task, the effect is very good.

[HERMAN BIX]

I’m taking notes, Bix:

Russian Mud
*Vallejo 73.802 Russian Splash Mud
*Mig pigment 3014 Russian Earth

Real Wood Crate
*secured...with embroidery yarn
*lightly stained with wash
*filled with magnetic strip and PVA glue
*raked over by a stainless wire brush
*press a pointed end of a file into the spots where a nail might be
*MiG Brown for German Dark Yellow (Mig 1000) wash

As do I when others build Herr Professor!
All the bits add up in the end.

[HERMAN BIX]

Looks great. I've built a few real wood boxes to put the many ammo drums that come with the Trumpeter tanks in, but I haven't painted and weathered them yet. I also picked up some wood PLA filament for the printer to try out. Just need to swap in a bigger nozzle to handle that filament before printing with it.

Cheers Mr Tankme, the print universe is one I will never travel through which is a shame. I see printers as an extension of your imagination, but it requires a practical skill set I am lacking !

[HERMAN BIX]

Last bit added.
Made a tarp out of a tea bag , painted, and soaked into place with a brush & clear sealer XF-86
No real reason other than to add a bit of colour difference to the green
Outside of a TC and metal tracks, I’m calling this done.

Thanks again to Mr Caster for the opportunity to complete this iconic battle wagon.
And a moment of reflection for the Uzbeki crew that fought within it back in the day.

Thanks for looking in

[HERMAN BIX]

My question now is.....................



what next ??

[c.rainford73]

An attention getting finale.... Beautiful job, now we are in suspense

Can we gather a vote for your next potential masterpiece?

Well done Mr Bix

[Jimster]

DetaIls like that realistically modeled tarp really set this tank apart. The build thread is as good as any I’ve seen especially the painting sequences. You’re top shelf, man.

[Meter rat]

Fantastic build and detailing.