ISU-152!

[Iron Mike]

As promised and requested, the initial phase of gettin' grimy. I haven't done anything to the tracks yet, as I plan to put this one on a base and want the dirt to "match".

Still too hot to set up the lights inside, so shot a few quick snaps on the porch.

I used The Filter Brown for Dark Green and Green for Light Green, plus a pin wash of Abt080 Wash Brown to get the effects. I've started adding some pastels to enhance the rusts, long way to go.
The headlight lens is from a 1967 Chevelle
As far as the road wheel question goes, I debated on that for a while, as I found pictures to support both shiny edges (probably from running through mud)as paint is easily chipped from sharp edges and the completely painted versions. I think the effect will become more subtle when I weather the running gear, it's still pretty stark.

If it's still too much after some mud, I'll touch them up. Thanks for the feed back, I really do appreciate it!!

 

[Sharkmouth]

Hi Mike.

The ISU-152K in the first image is pretty old so worn paint is expected considering the environment. In the second photo, I don't see the worn paint (unless the hubs are also unpainted). However, grime and mud are the best covers so it was just something to look out for.

By the way,the natural daylight goes a long way to showing off the nice work done on the model.

Regards,

 

[Iron Mike]

Thank you, Saul! I really struggled with to highlight the edge of the wheels or not, but the soiling process always seems to get away from me, so I decided to add it in hopes that some would randomly show through.

 

[randy_ditton]

HiMike, This beasty is really looking sweeeeeet! That is a great finish, just enough fad to it and nice washes

Randy

 

[jknaus]

Very nice. I'm likeing this a lot.
James

 

[Brokeneagle]

Excellent Mike - a beutiful 152. These beasties are tough and I have the old kit too so I hope I can do as nice a job as yours.
Love the subtle stains.

Ian.

 

[gammaflick]

Hey Mike:

What rubber cement did you use? What is the quality of the holding power?

Flick

 

[Iron Mike]

Hey Guys! Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated. Flick, I used a very rare and exotic brand of rubber cement, Elmer's! Yep, when you live two weeks from everywhere, you tend to use what's available. The ol' Elmer's held together very well, dried fast and has survived primer, Model Master Tread Brown thinned with lacquer thinner, sealer, installation and an oil wash. The only bad thing about this method is I got a bunch of "hairs" or threads from the rubber cement that didn't show up until I'd installed the doggone things. So every time I look at it, I find one or two and just snip them off. Good to have you over here, Flick! Let's see some of your stuff.

 

[gammaflick]

Great job Mike! The color hues are great and I like the use of the worn shiny bits on the running gear.

-Flick

 

[Iron Mike]

Hey Guys & Gals! Guess what I got, a new toy! I was coveting one of these "photo studio in a boxes" for quite awhile and came across one on Ebay WAY cheap! My lovely wife told me I should go ahead and get it, how great is that? Just getting started learning to use it, but here's a few of the results.

Playing with the settings on the camera some more, but I think I'm going to like this new little toy! It folds out from a satchel that holds everything in an area smaller than a briefcase and sets up really fast. The lights are bright and really fill in the back ground areas. The lights are also much cooler than my previous setup, so maybe I'll take more pictures! Thanks for watching!

 

[Iron Mike]

All stowed away and ready for next time!

Cheers!

 

[Tim A.]

Mike a great build + expert paint job + nice photo's = perfect

Btw, the part of your wife's statement you may not of heard was " your going to anyway"

 

[Iron Mike]

You may be right, Tim, but who am I to argue with my wife??

 

[moon puppy]

that's COOL! did the lights come with it also?

 

[Iron Mike]

Yep, sure did. This thing was cheap enough that I didn't think I could make one for what I paid for it (under $41.00 USD DELIVERED!)

 

[alex]

i love soviet armour and this one is no exception
well done

 

[Iron Mike]

Thank you, Alex, sorry for the delay in my response.

Here's a few update pictures, I painted several figures this week. Definitely not my strong suit, but I tried the technique Joe Hudson described in his SBS. I need practice, but his methods make it pretty easy. http://tanksandthings.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=325:painting-faces-step-by-step&catid=42:joe-hudson&Itemid=68

I added more pastels and clear sealer.

Anyway, I'm still trying to finish up some of the projects I've had hanging around. I'm planning to put this on a base, so I'll weather the road wheels and track to match the ground. Suggestions, comments always welcome. Cheers!

 

[StuG]

Looking fine....Well done Mike....

 

[BigDog]

Hi Mike,

That is one cool model you built there: really looks like the real deal, eh! Like many others here, I too love Russian steel - their tanks have that tough, unfinished and menacing look, like some brutal animal that is ready to take anything on (perhaps like a Bear...?)! :laugh:

Up 'til now, the paint job on the ISU-152 is amazingly "real" and if you add the dirt/mud it will be just perfect: congrats on a swift and beautiful build!

Cheers!
Fernao

 

[Sherman 18]

I like it a lot! I thought the outside shots made it look real. GOOD JOB!