Chip's Fujimi SU-85***Finished***

[Molly-new]

Once the hangover has subsided I will be building either:

1, Fujimi SU-85
2, Dragon King Tiger
3, Matchbox Monty's caravan

Once I know what others are building I will make my choice, to add interest and variation.

May even have a go at all three if time permits.

[mightymikeD]

Matchbox Monty's caravan

Dooo Itttt!
One of my favourite models as a nipper.. when I came across a battered old one in my LHS I had to have it.. even though parts are missing and Monty's outstretched arm has been amputated..

[Molly-new]

Sorry Mike, but I decided to do the Fujimi SU-85:



If time permits I will have a go at the caravan as well.

[Ian]

Good choice.

[Molly-new]

Having now recovered from a rather sever bout of Man-Flu, I can get down to some modelling.

Usual opening shots for the build, the kit comes in the form of two sprues of hard green plastic:





The molding is quite well detailed, with minimal flash:



The instructions are a bit basic (to be polite) with photos of a kit in stages of construction, and a translation which makes little sense at all. Mind you, I am not complaining as it could be all in Russian.




the painting guide, tracks and stickers will not be used, so modelers license will have to be incorporated:



Instructions aside, I think this could be quite a fun little build, and I like a challenge!!

[general rocket]

I built this one myself recently, it's a nice kit.

[Ian]

Glad your well after Man-Flu. Having suffered with it recently I can only hope that Mrs. -new took the proper care of you.
That aside, the instructions made me smile out loud! "Left Plywood", "Side Gland Picture", "...to convenience install." Priceless!

[Molly-new]

the instructions made me smile out loud!

They have given me a few giggles along the way.

I have now completed "Groups Lade Body", or stage 1 as I call it:





The instructions suggest putting the 2 rear pullers (Towing Hooks) where the exhausts should go:



A lot of referring to my research material is required here! I have drilled out the exhaust stacks, and also the gun barrel:



I have decided to fit the hull sides and bottom to the main hull for spraying, I will then add the roadwheels. Three ejection marks needed removing from each side first:



They look a bit rough, but a coat of paint should cover it, plus the Christie suspension system is renown for putting large gouges down the side of the hull when going over rough ground.

[Ian]

It's a good job you can decipher those instructions.

[jelly071]

Looking good Looks Like a great Kit

[Molly-new]

Having fitted the hull sides and bottom to the main hull, it has now had a coat of primer:



Next up a coat of green and then final assembly.

[Ian]

That looks to have gone together well. But just look at all those wheels to go on!

[general rocket]

Going well.

[ntrocket88]

Good progress.

[Dirkpitt289]

Nice progress so far. Well done