Ok. I think it's done. I think because as always something might be corrected, but so far I assume it's enough.
Model is splendid, I didn't do better one. Perfect fit, excellent part design and pin marks location (as most of them is covered by other parts). Only the launcher tubes need special attention. I chose the winter camo as most interesting so base had to also related to winter. I decide to try to build some snowy rocks.
How I did? Well, watch and decide. And be gentle.
All photos related to build of this model can be found on my Picasa Album.
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[G] 9A52-2 SMERCH - Meng Models 1:35
Gelerth
Wojewodztwo Mazowieckie, Poland
Joined: October 29, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 07:15 PM UTC
HeavyArty
Florida, United States
Joined: May 16, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 09:29 PM UTC
That looks awesome. Great job on it. I like the rock tunnel opening. They whole scene came out looking great.
Tobias5555
Hessen, Germany
Joined: October 26, 2015
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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 10:03 PM UTC
Really a great Dio.
Armorsmith
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: April 09, 2015
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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 10:14 PM UTC
Wow. Really like the cammo. Who knew? A snow scene in Russia. Great!
Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 10:33 PM UTC
I can only agree with the previous posters. Everything turned out really well, the camo, weathering, the diorama setting - fantastic.
Jerry
Jerry
pgb3476
Texas, United States
Joined: March 11, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 10:53 PM UTC
I agree, looks fabulous, But man, I think they are about to slip off the mountain, lol.
Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2016 - 03:00 AM UTC
Great looking model and fabulous snow effects on rock, road AND vehicle! However the one thing I definitely do not care for is seeing daylight thru that tunnel. And if that is actually intended as some naturally occurring rock hillside support column then the backside of that arch needs to be fully modeled as well.
Just one man's opinion.
Just one man's opinion.
MGS_Polla
Guanajuato, Mexico
Joined: September 10, 2015
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Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2016 - 04:24 AM UTC
Nice work with the rock!. the snow is nice applied. im still learning how to use snow effects and your pictures are great to give me an idea. well done!
AlfredCZ
Praha, Czech Republic
Joined: January 03, 2016
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Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2016 - 04:56 AM UTC
Gorgeous !!!! Simple - gorgeous !!! Very nice dio -and real demonstration of camouflage...
acebatau
Colorado, United States
Joined: February 10, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2016 - 05:51 AM UTC
Looks pretty good, I mean really good
Gelerth
Wojewodztwo Mazowieckie, Poland
Joined: October 29, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2016 - 12:16 PM UTC
Thank you very much to all of you for such a nice and kind comments. It is a real pleasure when someone is happy watching my models.
Thank you again.
Thank you again.
Alpha7
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Joined: December 31, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2016 - 02:02 PM UTC
First of all, this is a gorgeous build. Love the camo, weathering, snow effects and diorama. Very inspiring.
Minor nitpick is the lack of tire prints in the snow behind the vehicle. Perhaps the tires should sink into the snow more to give it the illusion of weight.
Minor nitpick is the lack of tire prints in the snow behind the vehicle. Perhaps the tires should sink into the snow more to give it the illusion of weight.
Armored76
Bayern, Germany
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Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2016 - 02:04 PM UTC
Outstanding!!!
Gelerth
Wojewodztwo Mazowieckie, Poland
Joined: October 29, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2016 - 07:28 PM UTC
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Thank you. I thought about it but i came to me that rear of the vehicle is hidden under the arch where snow is not falling as much as on the other parts of base. That why the tire prints are barely visible. First of all, this is a gorgeous build. Love the camo, weathering, snow effects and diorama. Very inspiring.
Minor nitpick is the lack of tire prints in the snow behind the vehicle. Perhaps the tires should sink into the snow more to give it the illusion of weight.
Posted: Friday, January 15, 2016 - 04:17 PM UTC
What a stunner you've built here- both kit and base! The camo you have chosen is just awesome and its been painted so well- the setting just sets it off to perfection though!
Spartak
Croatia Hrvatska
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Posted: Friday, January 15, 2016 - 06:18 PM UTC
Nice.
Gelerth
Wojewodztwo Mazowieckie, Poland
Joined: October 29, 2010
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Joined: October 29, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2016 - 04:07 PM UTC
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Thank you very much. What a stunner you've built here- both kit and base! The camo you have chosen is just awesome and its been painted so well- the setting just sets it off to perfection though!
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Thanks.Nice.