Here my build for the Operation Barbarossa Group Build. Are there any last minute additions/ corrections I should make? Any questions, comments, or criticisms are welcomed.







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I don't know very much about this subject but I do know that I like this one very much. The paint and weathering is serperb. Cheers

nice 222 i built one a few years ago i put a pice of wire for the anteior in the back of the turrte

I don't have any criticisms Jeff. I've never built one of these models, but I like looking at well-done build-ups. I like yours - makes me want to build one.

That is something I consider a high-compliment.

Is there something you particularly liked about building the kit? Something that you really didn't like?

Gunnie

Thanks for the comments guys!

Tazz - I have a guitar string antenna sitting on my bench that I made for this...thanks for pointing out my omission.

Gunnie - The kit, though a bit older, is well worth building. It was a quick and easy build. My one complaint, and it is a minor one, is that the turret was a beast to get into place. Other than that, it was a fun little build.

Outstanding job. The weathering is awesome.

Im no expert on anything but as I have built this and the 223 for the barborossa campaign, I see somethings that you have ommited. The most obvious are the two exhausts on each side at the back. As these are so visible, I dont know how they can be left off completely. Also those little guard frames on the hull sides beside the cross-decals are there to guard the direction indicators under them. The gurads are not damaged so how can the indicators be missing. If the indicators were not placed why use guards. Also there is visible location marks for the shovel that is not used, and the width guages on the front wings. One of these seems to have broken off as the damage is visible.
As I have no reference or knowledge on the above things, Im not saying they are wrong. Im just wondering.

On the other hand, I love the overall finish. The use of PE look really effective. Mines are OOB and i can see the difference clearly. The weathering is excellent... great use of pastels.
One nit-pick would be the colour of the jerry cans. It is unlikely they would be sprayed with the vehicle. A diiferent shade or finish would make these stand out better.
Was it hard to cut away all the parts before you used the PE? What PE set did you use?


have to agree 100% with Jeff. Lovely little kit, easy build and loads of room for more work or nice as it is. The Gun is a disater to get in so i cut the connection between gun frame and turret so i could add them after spraying. Was easy enough then.
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Nice work Jeff;, I like the dusty effects, and the PE really helps that kit out. One thing I noticed is the antenna mount looks like it leans to the left.....possibly just a trick of the eye from the photo though.

Thanks for the comments!

Plasticbattle - My model had an unfortunate encounter with the ground. I made heavy wire guides for the front, and I'm currently trying to dig up a shovel (kit supplied one popped off and I haven't been able to find it). As for the exhausts, I built the kit OOTB not counting the PE. I did not use any refs for this build, and as such, if the kit did not supply them, they are not there. If you have some photos of the exhaust assembly that you can send my way, they would be greatly appreciated.

They are kit parts C4, C5, C20 and C21 and are all assembled in step 10 according to the instructions.
Sorry Im no great help with references either. I just know this as I was building it myself.
I saved the three pages from kithobbyist .coms interiors and this picture may help. Pity they went down ....... so many great pics of this vehicle!!

I did one OOB for the Barb Build, It is a fun model, and Yours looks great

The pastels look wonderful, so realistic .. I gotta learn how to do that myself #:-)


Looks great

Looks good, I have to ask was the dust Airbrushed?!?!?! It seems to be one of my favorite techniques!! STUG

Thanks for the comments.

Now, for my ultra top secret pastels trick...buy a few pastels appropriate to the theater you are modelling. After painting the model, scribble (lightly) all over it. (the first time you use the pastel, rub the finish of the stick off on a piece of scrap paper, if you don't it may leave streaks on your model)Then, take a fairly soft brush and brush off/spread the pastel until the effect looks right to you. Don't use any dullcote, the pastel tends to run or darken a bit too much if you do. That's it...my secret is out!