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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