Tank IS-3M/MM 1982-9/Draf Model/1:25

Hello!

I've started to build soviet tank from Maly Modelarz. Also I will use tracks and wheels from Draf Model laser cu parts. Also I want to make this MM IS-3 to IS-3M and that will require some modifications of turret and body.

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Start as always from skeleton.

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Turret.

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Body.

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Turret will be modified and covered with putty to make possible showe texture of the cast metal.

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Making rear body part to look like IS-3M.

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I had to cut off top of the rear part of the tank body. Now there is glued white card.

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Some putty.

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Scratcbuilding new parts of the rear.

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Almost finished. I need just ro put some small parts on these parts.

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Thanks. On some parts I use BCG (Brand Clear Glue) to form them. All turret was treated with Moment super glue. I am planning to paint this tank in Egypt colors, so also I will prime it after assembly.

Thankyou Jagdpanther.

Some additions to the tank.

Some lugs, made from thin plastic.

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Making hinge from wire, Tamiya masking tape, some paper and super glue.

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Hinges in place

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General view

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