I can post some in progress pics if you like.
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Su-100 Egypt Zvezda
GTDeath13
Joined: June 12, 2015
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 06:56 PM UTC
This build started as I was challenged by a friend of mine to build the Zvezda kit as more accurately as possible. I used aftermarket wheels, tracks, fenders, cupola, fuel tanks, wire ropes and some scratchbuilding. I am really proud for the searchlight guard, as it was scratchbuilt. Painted with AK Real colors.
I can post some in progress pics if you like.
I can post some in progress pics if you like.
avenue
Joined: May 25, 2013
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 07:33 PM UTC
impressive!great work! but do you apply vallejo pigment?
GTDeath13
Joined: June 12, 2015
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 07:49 PM UTC
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impressive!great work! but do you apply vallejo pigment?
I used AK pigments. At the lower hull between the suspension, on the tracks and on the front and back lower hull. I did not add any pigments on the roof or the engine deck.
TopSmith
Joined: August 09, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 09:14 PM UTC
Very nice. It looks well used not abused. 
RLlockie
Joined: September 06, 2013
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 09:57 PM UTC
Good work. Particularly like the paint job. Does Zvezda include the box at front right? I’m building a Syrian example from the Dragon kit so need to scratchbuild it but at least the shape is fairly straightforward.
GTDeath13
Joined: June 12, 2015
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 10:07 PM UTC
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Good work. Particularly like the paint job. Does Zvezda include the box at front right? I’m building a Syrian example from the Dragon kit so need to scratchbuild it but at least the shape is fairly straightforward.
Thank you. Zvezda includes the box but Voyager models offers the box in photoetch on a single set including the box only.
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/207265-voyager-model-pea082-stowage-bin-for-su-100
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Very nice. It looks well used not abused.
Thank you, I might have overdone it with the rust streaks at some places.
GeraldOwens
Joined: March 30, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, February 04, 2018 - 12:32 AM UTC
Wow, you have turned the proverbial sow's ear into a silk purse. Well done! For those who aren't building for the pure challenge of it, Dragon's SU-100 offers a less stressful route to an Egyptian SU-100.
TheGreatPumpkin
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Joined: April 20, 2009
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Posted: Sunday, February 04, 2018 - 12:37 AM UTC
Very nice model! I love the subject matter!
Regards,
Georg
Regards,
Georg
metalhead85
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Joined: March 24, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, February 04, 2018 - 01:07 AM UTC
Wow !! Great job there Nikos !! Love the paint job.
I have not built the Zvezda kit, but I did the Dragon kit with the accurate armor conversion set and it went together well. The tracks were a bit fiddly; and I would consider using after market ones next time, but overall the kit went together well. I plan on putting mine in a diorama with British Paras at Suez...beautiful job though bro !!
I have not built the Zvezda kit, but I did the Dragon kit with the accurate armor conversion set and it went together well. The tracks were a bit fiddly; and I would consider using after market ones next time, but overall the kit went together well. I plan on putting mine in a diorama with British Paras at Suez...beautiful job though bro !!
ReluctantRenegade
Joined: March 09, 2016
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Posted: Sunday, February 04, 2018 - 01:09 AM UTC
Very impressive work Nikos, thanks for sharing!
bat-213
Joined: December 30, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, February 04, 2018 - 07:45 AM UTC
great build,i love the paint work.well done. 
babaoriley
Joined: June 23, 2017
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Posted: Sunday, February 04, 2018 - 10:56 AM UTC
Looks good, and I like your idea of a 1956 diorama as that is a subject area that hasn't been covered much in comparison to the '67 and '73 wars.
GTDeath13
Joined: June 12, 2015
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Posted: Sunday, February 04, 2018 - 10:26 PM UTC
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Wow, you have turned the proverbial sow's ear into a silk purse. Well done! For those who aren't building for the pure challenge of it, Dragon's SU-100 offers a less stressful route to an Egyptian SU-100.
Thank you. The point was that the Dragon kit also needs some work and improvements (far less and cheap) than the Zvezda kit. After all, the cost of this project was lower than the cost of the Dragon kit and the neccessary upgrades.
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Many thanks Very nice model! I love the subject matter!
Regards,
Georg
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Thank you. I wanted to get the Accurate Armor conversion for this project but went the photoetch way. Your Suez idea is one that I will be looking forward to seeing. Wow !! Great job there Nikos !! Love the paint job.
I have not built the Zvezda kit, but I did the Dragon kit with the accurate armor conversion set and it went together well. The tracks were a bit fiddly; and I would consider using after market ones next time, but overall the kit went together well. I plan on putting mine in a diorama with British Paras at Suez...beautiful job though bro !!
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Thank you, the 1956 diorama is not my idea but certainly one worth seeing.Looks good, and I like your idea of a 1956 diorama as that is a subject area that hasn't been covered much in comparison to the '67 and '73 wars.
GTDeath13
Joined: June 12, 2015
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Posted: Sunday, February 04, 2018 - 10:31 PM UTC
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Thank you. I used Real Colors by AK Interactive. Gave the model a preshade with black and a base coat of Egyptian Desert Sand.
Some in progress photos:
GTDeath13
Joined: June 12, 2015
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Posted: Sunday, February 04, 2018 - 10:32 PM UTC
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Very impressive work Nikos, thanks for sharing!
Many thanks
GTDeath13
Joined: June 12, 2015
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Posted: Friday, April 20, 2018 - 05:36 PM UTC
Some final photos with the display base:
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