Built straight from the box, this was my first attempt to "dirty up" a model. It is Tamiyas JS3 Stalin. Nice kit, no problems to build and a one evening build at that. I think I overdid the dust layer a bit. Underlaying dirt made from white glue, corn-flour, static grass and assorted colours (acrylic). Opinions appreciated!








All the best. /Frank

Frank:
Great looking model. Thanks for the pics. I've always wanted to build one of these and after seeing your pics and your comment (i.e. "...no problems to build and a one evening build at that."), you've sold me.

Since I have never built Russion armor, what is the appropriate paint color????

Great model, congrats!!

After reading abit about the colours for Russian armour, I came to the conclusion that almost any green would do. Two of the most common greens that came up were Humbrol 116 US dark green and 117 US light green. I used 117. Looks near enough for me!
Its one of those subjects where everybody has a definative answer. So dont get too lost in the exact colour as probably no two were the same....... then you have fading, weathering, etc. Hopefully this helps
It is a nice build. I think the kit tracks look quite cool also. No cover for them in the inside though as seems to be common with Tamiya models.
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Very nice work. The tanker's leather jacket is very well done. I noticed it because figure painting is my weak area.

Very snazzy!...I like the dirt and grub on the tank!..Ill try to do that on my Gaz that I am working on now

I think you did a good job, If I would be really honest, I think that you could use more than one color (it seems like one, but I am not a specialist). Good job on the dirt!

Very nice looking JSIII...Good and dirty just the way I like 'em!! One thing I would try and do with this kit is put some sag on them there tracks!! ..I know you probably used the kit tracks but I use a method that works great and isn't hard to do...you put the tracks on the kit the between the return rollers you take a drill bit the size of a straight pin and drill a hole all the way into your kit....you then push straight pins through these resting them on top of your tracks hidden in the cracks if possible ...looks great(I think!) If you want to see a picture of one I did this way tell me and I'll post a picture. Hope this helps ..Looks really good the way it is though!

Richard