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SU-152 Question-UPDATE

iambrb

iambrb

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OK....so i am getting a burn on my pocket for one of these kits. I have seen a 1/35th scale from Eastern Express. it is cheap....but I think there might be a reason for that - anyone have any expereince witht these? Also, I thunked Tamiya was going to have one out? I might be better off waiting for the Tamiya...but any info is surely appreciated.

UPDATE - Anyone know if the Tamiya uses the vinyl tracks or do they have a nicer version in this kit?
 
Re:SU-152 Question

The Tamiya kit, which is out, is an ISU-152 based on the IS-2 chassis.

The Eastern Express SU-152 is based on the KV chassis. I am dreaming (I know) that Trumpeter releases this as a follow on to their very nicely done KV series.

Eastern Express is not inaccurate just flashy and clunky. A nice model can be built. If you dare (I'm daring ya!) combine the Eastern Express upper hull with a Trumpeter chassis.

If I can find the link, there is a FABULOUS build on a Russian language site (dishmodels.ru).

Regards,
 
Re: SU-152 Question

I got the Tamiya kit,it looks good in the box,I will build it later this year.
 
Re: SU-152 Question

Raiderfan2779,

Check your box. ISU or SU-152? I know Tamiya makes the former but don't recall them making the latter.

Regards,
 
Didn't Italeri make one? ISU-152 that is.
I will have to check my box of directions???
Are we talking ISU or SU?
Shawn
 
I found a Cybermodeler article on that thang - too cool! I may have to come off da' hip, and sell a few kits to get it - but apparently they have htis neat jig that lets you build it up with the sag in there, and then put the tracks on...TOO COOL!
 
Re: SU-152 Question

sharkmouth wrote:
Raiderfan2779,

Check your box. ISU or SU-152? I know Tamiya makes the former but don't recall them making the latter.

Regards,
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Hello Sharkmouth, It is a JSU-152 Kit # 35303,it just was released last fall

Anthony C
 
Re: SU-152 Question

Hi Anthony,

That Tamiya kit is a very nice one! However, Bruce wrote that he was interested in the SU-152 which is a different vehicle.

By the way, please call me Saúl, all my friends do! Welcome to TnT and I'd love to see what you do with your kit. I may have some photographs I took of the ISU-152 when I was in Poland. If you think they may help, let me know and I'll post them.

Regards,
 
Re: SU-152 Question

Okay Saul thanks :Hiay So then an SU would be based on a T-34 chassis,like the 85+122,while the JSU is based on the KV chassis.
 
Re: SU-152 Question

raiderfan2779 wrote:
Okay Saul thanks :Hiay So then an SU would be based on a T-34 chassis,like the 85+122,while the JSU is based on the KV chassis.
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Where the confusion rises is the ISU is based on the JS2 chassis and the SU is KV chassis and then there are others on t34 chassis as well :silly:

Jenny :kiss:
 
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