Meng ZSU-23-4 Shilka
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4 15 March 2019, 15:31
Palo MBeautiful. Hope this is my next, it's been eyeing me from the shelf for a while.
Love the colour.
15 March 2019, 20:15
Danumurthi MahendraThanks @Neuling. I like the Shilka. There is so many camo to choose from. And so many reference showng it in different conditions. Merits to be weathered!
15 March 2019, 23:09
Danumurthi MahendraThanks @Palo oh i hope you get to start on it. Great kit by the way. Just extra cautious when using enamel-based washes.
15 March 2019, 23:10
Palo MWhat's the problem with enamel washes on this kit? I think I will use oil paints and pigments, but curious.
21 March 2019, 22:27
Danumurthi MahendraHi @Palo. Enamel thinner, washes weakens the plastic. Plastic becomes easily breakable. Particularly small bits and details, they snap easily with slight touch. Same phenomenon with the Meng AMX-30B2 that I made
22 March 2019, 12:14
Holger KranichI am always amazed and jealous about the finish of your models, Danumurthi! Well done!
22 March 2019, 12:21
Samuel PWow, looks fantastic, the weathering is spot on, something I want to aspire too.
22 March 2019, 13:10
Danumurthi MahendraThanks, @Holger and @Samuel. I like looking up at reference photos and spend hours just going though Google, Pinterest to look at how the vehicle/aircraft gets weathered. i like the challenge, but also the fun dirtying up my models LOL
26 March 2019, 00:52
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The biggest PITA is the tracks. Just be patience. And to add to that the way the plastic reacts to enamel washes. It soften, cracks and breaks easily. Otherwise, the kit is gorgeous. Great fit, detail, interior, options.
