Am enjoying a wonderful build of this kit. Question: on the rear interior of the superstructure there is what appear to be wood slats OR cushions that are listed in the instructions to be painted in khaki. My question is: are these woods slats or cushions?
I want to be sure I paint these right. Many thanks for any help on this question.
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Tamiya SU76 paint question

Houlie

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Posted: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - 12:17 PM UTC

b2nhvi

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Posted: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - 01:31 PM UTC

petbat

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Posted: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - 06:40 PM UTC
The Kagaro Top Shots book on the Su 76 has colour pics of a preserved vehicle in the Polish Armour Museum. Caveat on using any Museum vehicle as a reference, however:
is also reflective of the artwork Osprey's New Vanguard book:


is also reflective of the artwork Osprey's New Vanguard book:


Frenchy

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Posted: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - 11:14 PM UTC
Other options ? (or museum staff artistic licence ?
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Dresden museum :

Period picture :

H.P.



Dresden museum :

Period picture :

H.P.

Biggles2

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Posted: Thursday, September 12, 2019 - 04:56 AM UTC
If that padding (?) is covered with fabric, then like other items of equipment, the fabric could be made in differing colors, or shades.


RLlockie

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Posted: Thursday, September 12, 2019 - 07:26 AM UTC
I’d be a bit wary of the Dresden wagon, given that they painted the interior white. Looks as though they replaced the cushions too.

PITERPANZER

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Posted: Thursday, September 12, 2019 - 07:46 AM UTC
You can believe in reference from Museum in Poznań/ Poland.
This one su76m is original, served in 2nd Polish Army during wwII.
This one su76m is original, served in 2nd Polish Army during wwII.

Houlie

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Posted: Thursday, September 12, 2019 - 10:18 AM UTC
Wow. Guys, I am so grateful for your help. The photos are a huge help. Thank you very much! I'll be painting this weekend.
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