The SU-100 is finished. This was my first experience with an AM gun tube and I am thrilled with it. I had much better results with the decals this time as I applied them right after putting the coat of Future on. The flat coat covered any edges, I think it looks good. Used some weathering techniques I have read about on this site and Missing Links. Overall I am satisfied with this model and had a good experience with it. Here are a couple of pictures of the finished model.

GREAT
EXCELLENT WORK

ROBERTO

The scratches and chips in the paint are really good. Which of the many possible methods did you use? It might just be me, but do the wheels seem a little glossy? It looks just like it drove through a creek if that's what you were trying to do.

Nic

She looks really good, but I do agree with Folgore that the wheels do look a bit glossy. If they actually appear that way in person (i.e. not just a trick of the camera) you may want to hit them again with some dull cote by Testors (or something equivalent).

Good Work.

Ahhh, the camera doesn't lie. I see the gloss on the road wheels that you refer to and I will shoot another coat of matt finish on them. Something about gloss wheels on a tank that just does not look right isn't there. The rust on the exhausts was done using a mixture of Testors liquid glue and rust colored pastels. It was just more or less painted on to the exhausts. The scratches were accomplished using a piece of stretched sprue and black Model Master paint. The whip end of the sprue was dipped into the paint and then touched randomly to the model, provides a very nice effect. All other stains and effects were accomplished using pastels (I want to try MIG's pigments) and washes. Thanks for the observations and comments.

Great job. I love the weathering. WEll Done!!

looking great.. I've always like the look of that model but have yet to get around to getting one....

I have worked on the shine and redone some of the weathering, using pastels for stains, dirt, and mud. I think I have the sheen problem solved now. Here are a couple of photos of the finished model.

GREAT JOB TANKERA1 AND EXCELLENT PAINT
CONGRATS

ROBERTO

Great job. That is an excellent job.

That's a beaut mate, congrats!

Neat constrution Tankera1. Keep us posted with the updates...
Ciao

That is one really nice looking SU-100, I may not have paid attention to it earlier but what did you use for the rust????? It looks better than my rust-all, hell looks better than my other rusting techniques, period.... please let me know STUG

Rust effect was created by using pastels mixed with turps or in the case of the exhaust pipes liquid glue applied to the pipes, stippled, and then a mixture of liquid glue and pastel applied. Rust effect on the tracks was accomplished through washing and pastels.