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Graeme Street
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"Soviet Beast"-- TRUMPETER JS-2

May 1, 2024 · in Armor · · 9 · 181

This is a great kit by and the only soviet armor I've ever done in my 40+ years of modeling. I actually finished it years ago, but it was just green, flat and boring. I came back this week and decided to add a light whitewash to it, done with hairspray chipping and some oil rendering. I added metal tracks of course as the kit tracks didn't allow the sag and heaviness I was after of this monster tank.

I did all the weathering with pigments, oils, and some enamel washes. I also used the Ammo shaders, which I have come to really like as I am an airbrush addict for finishes. I used the dirt and grime and they are a pleasure to work with if you like using an airbrush for weathering. Nice satin, slimy finish.

Anyway, hope you like it. G

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9 responses

  1. I can hear it idling, Graeme, great result.

  2. Excellent job, Graeme!

  3. That's very realistic looking armor, Graeme @graemestreet
    The applied winter scheme and weathering is superb.

  4. Thanks John @johnb. I have a love hate relationship with the hairspray technique. Sometimes it’s a winner other times it’s a mess. I kept this one light so I wouldn’t mess up.

  5. Great update to give the kit new life. Your photography is so good too. Thanks for sharing.

  6. Carried out quite well sir

  7. Wonderful build & love your shots.

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