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2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled gun, scale 1/72
Balaton
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Heves, Hungary
Joined: June 28, 2009
KitMaker: 104 posts
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Posted: Sunday, June 28, 2009 - 03:06 AM UTC
Hi!
My name is Gabor kerek, from Hungary.
I build vehicles used by the hungarian army. Now under building a 2S3 Akatsiya (So-152) self-propelled gun. I used 0.5-1mm thick plastic plate, photoechted parts and others… This model scale 1/72
Using countries:
SovietUnion/Russia, Hungary, Iraq, East Germany, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Vietnam, Ukraine, USA , Syria, Georgia, Libya ect…



More photo's: http://balaton-modell.gportal.hu/gindex.php?pg=27961786&nid=5026953
Gorizont
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Sachsen, Germany
Joined: November 28, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, June 28, 2009 - 07:42 AM UTC
Hi, another fine scratch-build from an un-buy-able model kit!

greetings...
Soeren
Jurjen
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Groningen, Netherlands
Joined: September 21, 2003
KitMaker: 3,040 posts
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Posted: Sunday, June 28, 2009 - 08:15 AM UTC
Welcome Gabor!

Nice to have you onboard - looking to the photos you seem like a very talented modeler!
Balaton
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Heves, Hungary
Joined: June 28, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, July 04, 2009 - 06:28 AM UTC

Turned from aluminium 152mm gun barrel
Muzzle brake resin master piece
The first resin mould:
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Heves, Hungary
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Posted: Saturday, July 04, 2009 - 09:53 AM UTC
first resin parts:

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Heves, Hungary
Joined: June 28, 2009
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Posted: Monday, July 20, 2009 - 04:30 AM UTC
Akatsiya and ATS-59G undercarriage parts finished.

Balaton
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Heves, Hungary
Joined: June 28, 2009
KitMaker: 104 posts
Armorama: 93 posts
Posted: Monday, July 20, 2009 - 04:45 AM UTC
Akatsiya PE parts scheme
Balaton
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Heves, Hungary
Joined: June 28, 2009
KitMaker: 104 posts
Armorama: 93 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 02, 2009 - 07:27 AM UTC
New pics from Akatsiya:

chefchris
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North Carolina, United States
Joined: February 06, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, August 02, 2009 - 08:23 AM UTC
Fantastic work!! Welcome aboard. The wheels and track look perfect!

Chris
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Heves, Hungary
Joined: June 28, 2009
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Armorama: 93 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 02, 2009 - 09:19 AM UTC
Thank you Chris!

I see many work The end is far away...
JimboHUN
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Budapest, Hungary
Joined: May 07, 2009
KitMaker: 461 posts
Armorama: 443 posts
Posted: Monday, August 03, 2009 - 02:46 AM UTC
Keep going!

Szia!

Hát ez se rossz! Nekem marad a doboz

Nézd meg az oldalam "Ajánló" részét (bal alul), és ha csinálsz egy kb akkora bannert, mint a többi akkor szívesen kiteszem. Véletlenszerűen váltogatják egymást.

Üdv!
Gorizont
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Sachsen, Germany
Joined: November 28, 2007
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Posted: Monday, August 03, 2009 - 03:36 AM UTC
The build-progress goes on. Great work so far!
Scratch-building and mold-making is really an art!

greetings...
Soeren
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Heves, Hungary
Joined: June 28, 2009
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Posted: Monday, August 03, 2009 - 10:52 AM UTC
This learnable.
Many practice and practice and practice...

Balaton
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Heves, Hungary
Joined: June 28, 2009
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Armorama: 93 posts
Posted: Monday, August 03, 2009 - 10:54 AM UTC
Szeva!
Ennek is van már doboza

A banner-ajánlatot köszönettel elfogadom.
Balaton
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Heves, Hungary
Joined: June 28, 2009
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Posted: Monday, August 03, 2009 - 10:57 AM UTC
Akatsiya box are here:
http://balaton-modell.gportal.hu/
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Heves, Hungary
Joined: June 28, 2009
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Posted: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 10:59 PM UTC
Hi all!

This is new part finished.
Balaton
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Heves, Hungary
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Posted: Saturday, August 15, 2009 - 07:20 AM UTC
Hi!

New pictures from the Akatsiya-project: http://balaton-modell.gportal.hu/gindex.php?pg=27961786&nid=5026953
Jurjen
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Groningen, Netherlands
Joined: September 21, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, August 15, 2009 - 11:17 PM UTC
Very well done!

Thanks for showing your progress.
Balaton
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Heves, Hungary
Joined: June 28, 2009
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Posted: Sunday, August 16, 2009 - 05:14 AM UTC
The muzzle brake and new turned gun barrel is finished.
Balaton
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Heves, Hungary
Joined: June 28, 2009
KitMaker: 104 posts
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Posted: Sunday, August 16, 2009 - 05:16 AM UTC
I'm glad that I can show
PapaG1955
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United States
Joined: August 19, 2009
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Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 09:45 AM UTC
When will the 2S3 kit be available for purchase?

Thanks,

George J. Balin
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Heves, Hungary
Joined: June 28, 2009
KitMaker: 104 posts
Armorama: 93 posts
Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 06:21 AM UTC
Hi!
Thanks for your interest. Only 1 week to wait.
regards Balaton
Balaton
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Heves, Hungary
Joined: June 28, 2009
KitMaker: 104 posts
Armorama: 93 posts
Posted: Saturday, August 22, 2009 - 09:19 AM UTC


Hi gentlemens!

Came in the historical moment: to modelling


More photos: http://balaton-modell.gportal.hu/gindex.php?pg=27961786&nid=5026953
theogeorge67
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Ontario, Canada
Joined: June 04, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, August 22, 2009 - 10:07 AM UTC
Very Nice
i scratch built one in 1/35th a few years ago

george
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Heves, Hungary
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Armorama: 93 posts
Posted: Saturday, August 22, 2009 - 10:43 AM UTC
Thanks.
Also Akatsiya? Show me the pictures?
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