Submitted for your inspection, Comrades.
The finished (unless there are any suggestions) DML SU85m. A very nice build, fun and went together well. I bent up the fenders a bit more, used strips of drink can for the straps on the cleats and replaced the rear grill with some thin screen.
Named by her crew "Ребенок Крика" :-)
I would like to dedicate this model to a few folks who have inspired me with their Soviet Armor modeling and those who have provided me valuable assistance and input.

We Will Hold - Superior expertile Lens expert
UofA Cat - Providing pics and suggestions
Slap Head - Great Soviet modeling to inspire
SS-74 - General expertile expert on everything, and a great friend
And the rest of the "guys" who hang out in the Armorama chat on MSN



Lens presented for inspection!




Took these pics in natural light #:-) Looking at the shadows I guess I could have done better... either need a better camera or a better photographer
Again, as always, any suggestions or criticism are welcome.


Semper Oink! (++)

Lord Glue:

Very very impressive. The front fender damage (the crinkly look), is very good. The brown/rust wash has settled nicely around the rivets really making them pop.

The indi links came out well, your work on the back deck screen looks solid----this is good stuff, a great oob build.

Da Lens is a show stopper. I believe you are now designated "Lord Lens" as the HK dude is on his third lens attempt on the Luchs, and therefore needs to be replaced by a more capable individual

By the way, what is the meaning of the Russian slogan???? :-)

Good work (as usual)!

Signed
Lord Horn (tm) (n/s)

Sorry, I forgot to mention it in the above post :-)
"Rebenok Krika" means "Cry Baby" :-)
Not your typical patriotic slogan, like "onward to victory".. But a neat name for a SU anyway !

very very nice Sel. I like it very much. You are becoming a master modeler sooner then you thought.

The outdoor light is so good for seeing the color of the paint.I am glad the damage to the fender stopped before it got to the lens.
I miss the travel lock,I guess that got ripped off going through the underbrush.
So,whats next,Lord Sel?
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Hi Selrach:

Your SU 85M looks great. Excelent job with the fenders and all fine details. I like it a lot. Nice wash job. Only a little sugestion, how about a dark black wash in the grill to give some depth. I did that in my T34/76 and I obtain a good looking effect on the grill.
Well done ! Oh, your lens is approved:-H

A man after my own heart...run up the res flag...well in relation to armour anyway...

Nice kitty shooter........Are the slogans hand done ?? Oh and am glad you know what they say , I am sure I have ordered a pizzia on one of my T-34's !!

I was thinking about on of these SU's myself...well a SU100 in Suez with a Para or two on top...now you have me going..agggg

....glad you like my stuff and I am pleased we have another 'Redspot' on the page

Good one mate

здравствта!
You have a great looking model there. I should build a russian tank some time. Im taking russian language classes so good stuff.

Lord Sel, good work! Nice damage on the front fenders, they really stand out. Interesting name, too :-) . And also, great lens work !

Sel,
That looks very good it was worth the wait. As said before the fenders and lens are top class.

Sel,
That looks very good it was worth the wait. As said before the fenders and lens are top class.

This is true sample of a well executed model that is built OOB, shows that with superb painting and weathering skill as this amaturish builder has fortunately acquired, a decent model still can be churned out without the use of al-jihad paints.

The Fender is real nice, how did you do them? looked like chewed on to me.

The lens attempt is again impressive at its best amateurishstic attempt, yet soon, my 3rd time trying expertilely done lens should show how real lens should be done. And also to WWH, ya of little faith!, I am always LORD LENS to Y'all!!!!!

Awesome work, man. Manie Warm Wishes!

Sel:
Great looking kit, love the rusting and the base color you worked with. Very nice effort.

Selrach

Great looking model! I have been tempted by one of these for a while to do in a dio with a famo. I live the way you have done the fenders at the front and the finish on the fuel tanks at the rear is excellent. Excellent!

Lee

Great tank for the collection Lord Glue!!
Great job nice finish (++) (:-)

I love the humor in the name.
When I do a Russian theme, I'll ask your help in coming up with something.
Model looks great.
Thanks for posting it.

Verlies expertlie built SU 85 Velie proofeshional paint job Lord Sel #:-) (++)

Veery nice Selrach ! Looks great !

Nice work there buddy and especially paintjob . Keep like this