Takom SMK

[Jeeves]

Some progress on the SMK...got the base coat on using AMMO Atom acrylics. I'm recreating the one combat example of this beast from Finland which hit an anti-tank mine....I seem to have an affinity for wrecks as of late. Started drilling out the sprocket and next up are the tracks. Hard to tell of the suspension damage from the one photo...might leave them alone and just work on the snow after I get the whitewash on.

 

[Rhino]

Very cool so far!

 

[jknaus]

From: https://battlefield.ru/content/view/54/48/lang,en/
"Moving at the head of a tank column, the SMK drove toward a pile of crates, under which were concealed high explosives. The detonation of these explosives damaged the idler wheel and track and the tank stopped. The T-100 and KV halted nearby, covering the damaged SMK. Taking advantage of this cover, the SMK crew worked for several hours to repair their tank. However, they were unsuccessful and had to abandon the SMK in the neutral zone."

Hope that helps.
James

 

[Jeeves]

Thanks James...yeah it was left for two months I believe before it was finally retrieved. Finns weren't interested other than the photo (and my thanks to Saúl for giving me the clearer photo above) but used the other knocked out tank for parts.

 

[Steve Ski]

Great start on a funky rig, excellent pics too, btw.