Meng 1:35 Russian ZSU-23-4 Shilka

[gaz45]

This will be my next build
There is a full review in the review section here on the forum







A little tip for anyone that is going to build this before you start decide which variant you want to build as there are small holes that need to be drilled out depending on which variant you do.
This was pointed out to me from a fellow modeller here on the forum

So to start as usual with the drive sprockets, wheels and the idlers













next the suspension, rear plate





























Time to drill the first set of holes



The next part of the instructions say to make up the tracks I will do this at a later date
So for me the next part is the drivers compartment this was all painted up and attached to the lower hull.
Now the very slight chipping you see is from attaching these parts before the paint was fully cured maybe an error but this time I thinks it's not a problem











That is all so far thanks for taking a look

[gaz45]

Apologies for the previous photos
Damn photobucket
Now using flicker

Now to start on the upper hull

20170615_224413 by Gary Wilcox, on Flickr

20170620_112813_HDR by Gary Wilcox, on Flickr

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The lights and the engine deck

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The drivers hatch

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The fuel tank cover

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and the air intake

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The tow rope was a little tricky to do

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The instructions show that this is an optional part

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Parts B12 and B13 are not found on any of the sprues there are however two similar parts J31 for C and D1 varients but these are different in there conection points so be aware of this if you build this kit

Next up some PE now for the mesh at the rear they do supply a jig for bending this a nice touch

20170626_154110 by Gary Wilcox, on Flickr

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The wheels and sprockets got a coat of paint

20170626_155506 by Gary Wilcox, on Flickr

While the paint was drying I started on making up the cannons

20170629_000202 by Gary Wilcox, on Flickr

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That's all for now thanks for taking a look

[razzie43]

Love the picture's ,good job so far

[digger303]

sharpish work d

[gaz45]

Thanks guys

[schweinhund227]

keep up the good work!

I struggled with the gun pod.... and not too sure about the cooling hoses...
but thus far... after replacing the tracks with Friul tracks. I am quite happy with the results.

soo many variants to pick from and they are all ... very close but
I opted for option D1.

Looking forward to seeing your end result.

[gaz45]

Thanks guys

[gaz45]

I have not posted an update for a while but i did get a few days to crack on with this

The cannons are all made up and that wasn't easy there were some fit issues and the only way i could get it to fit was in a slightly raised position

20170706_122347 by Gary Wilcox, on Flickr

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Next up the turret

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Finally the the unditching beam

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She is now ready to be primed and painted and the tracks need to be built up

20171004_152548 by Gary Wilcox, on Flickr

20171004_152556 by Gary Wilcox, on Flickr

20171004_152603 by Gary Wilcox, on Flickr

20171004_152608 by Gary Wilcox, on Flickr

That is all for now thanks for all your comments and for taking a look

[Kevthemodeller]

Looking good mate, I've recently added this kit to my stash. Looking forward to following this build

[gaz45]

Thanks Kev
Just be careful when building up the cannons

[gaz45]

Right not had a lot of time with this build what with the SIG's and GB's
But got a coat of Ultimate black primer on this

20171011_172842 by Gary Wilcox, on Flickr

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Sorry that's all for now but i hope to get some paint on this soon
Thanks for taking a look and for all your comments