Well I have started it.
A very well made kit, looks to be a good build.
But I must admit I do not like the tracks, as they used the T80 suspension, I might get a set of Trumpeter,workable. The tracks are great don't get me wrong I am not a fan of this type.

Going to be quite a few pics when done.

Will be watching this as I just acquired the same kit

You will like this kit John.

Well finished the lower hull minus the wheels.
Which are up next, kind of doing it my way, once done on to the upper hull.
Well here we go great detail on the parts.
All for now.

Wheels done,and lower hull painted, going to change the log at the rear.
And that is German Gray not green yet.

Rubber color on.

Lower hull ,and tracks started.Really do not like the tracks, seems like a link short.

Well wheels on, and started on the upper hull.
Think I might use a different set of tracks,I just do not like these, have to be glued to the wheels, not a fan of that.

Upper hull almost done.

Thanks for sharing your build Jeff. I got this one for Christmas and your pictures will be useful. What I don't like the most in the kit are the mesh parts for the engine grilles. I think I'll replace them by some Aber PE mesh in my stash.

Keep on the good work.
Olivier

Right there Olivier , I was going to do that also,but decided to try and keep it as much OOB as I can.

Started on the main gun, I am jumping around, and not following the steps , but way more fun my way.

This will get a tad slower as the small parts come into play,plus the tracks just shipped from China.

What track set are you going with ?

John the trumpeter T 80 track set, as built on the T 80 suspension.

Barrel done

Almost done on the Turret part, roof, and rear not yet glued on.

Be careful on this part, as quite a few parts to make it up.

I have added some file work to the front piece, as the original has some good heavy torch cut edges. I might add some weld beads also down the road,will see. Not many closeup pics of this thing.

Cheers

Jeff

These might help:

https://www.scalenews.de/2s19-msta-s-objekt-316-walkaround-229/
https://www.scalenews.de/2s19m1-msta-m1-walkaround-63/

Andy

Thanks a bunch Andy, did not find neither of those.

Only this one.

https://www.net-maquettes.com/pictures/self-propelled-howitzer-2c19-msta-s-walkaround/?afg8_page_id=4#afg-8

Cheers

Jeff

Just getting an idea of how it will look.
And don't mind the cat hair ,my Cat is shedding.
Need to do some weld beads soon,so can get paint on these two,plus finish the turret.

Cheers
Jeff

Getting closer.
Cheers
Jeff

I see you've decided to represented it with the gun travel locked. When looking at the instructions I found them not that clear about this option.
I'll probably do the same so I won't have to put the loading device in the lower position which I find "ugly".

Keep on the good job!
Olivier

Been down with the flu so no updates.Doc is taking care of that.
So should continue again soon.
Bad time this year on the flu,even with the stupid shot.
Be safe out there.

Take care and hope you feel better soon Jeff, I'm looking forward to seeing some paint on this beast.

A few pics of getting to the end.

Almost ready for paint.
I have used Archer resin weld beads , as way smaller then what I could do.

Nice beast, thanks for sharing!

Really nice

what is the shot of the track for are these resin replacements or spares