Hello everyone
This is my build of glorious russian tractor Stalinetz S-65 from Trumpeter. For the best look I bought a diesel engine for this model from LZ-Models. Here is a little overview what I have done until this moment.






Basic paint job is done






And little bit more



What do you think about it?

Neat build so far, I like the scratched parts on engine. But, IMHO,the engine is probably still too clean. They leaked oil like hell and were covered in dark muddy grime very soon, not much of bare metal or original paint were seen. You could give it a light to medium spray of earth coloured paints or pigments.

All tractor is still too clean Soon I'll start a basic weathering and then engine look must change.

Great work so far Priit !
The resin engine is outstanding !

Looks awesome!!

-Joe

To be continued...

d n that's one beautiful engine! Can you post your painting process? I could definitely learn from you.

It's easy I painted in this order: Vallejo "Gray primer", ModelMaster "Steel", Hairspray, Vallejo "Olive drab". Oil and grase made with AK Interactive "Engine grime" and "Engine oil". Rust is natural, fixed with oilpaint ( Burnt sienna).

It's done. Final weathering i'll do when i place it in dio. Hope you like it

Hi Priit. Great job on the Stalinetz. Love what you did with the engine. Can´t wait to see it weathered. Have you any further plans for this ... towing something, figures, base, etc?

Priit,

Truly impressive work, very realistic looking!

Nate

Further plans: Tractor towing ML-20 or 122mm corps gun M1931/1937; A large number of figures and armor; Huge diorama in theme II world war, july-august 1941, somewhere in estonia.