ZSU-23-4 V1 - Russian Ground Forces in Ukraine - Dragon 1/35

[ForeverPlasticKits]

Hi guys
I built this kit a few weeks ago and i want to share you the steps :



The hull, body and tracks are easy to build and glue, i use an Airwaves pe set to improve some details.





Same for the turret, no big problem except for the guns, i use a RB Models set and made the piping with lead rod.



But Dragon don't give the choice of an horizontal position for the four guns, so i have to dig, thin and cut to make this
option possible.



Next step : the paint.

[digger303]

I like that gun set, very nice.

[ForeverPlasticKits]

Thank you, now the paint is done :





The "V" markings are too thick, i should have use the airbrush instead of a hand brush and other paint than Mr. Hobby.
Good white paint for our hobby is very difficult to find, i'll purchase some VMS or other brand to test.

The model is finished, the weathering was done with pastels powder :

[digger303]

Nice build.
You could put a dirty wash over the V to tone it down and bring it into line with what you have done weathering the tracks and lower hull.

[aur0ra145]

Nice looking build, well done!

[ForeverPlasticKits]

Many thanks guys!

Nice build.
You could put a dirty wash over the V to tone it down and bring it into line with what you have done weathering the tracks and lower hull.

Excellent idea, i keep the mix of pastels powder used on this model, it will be easy to do it!