Russian SU-76M

By: charles carroll

Manufacturer(s): UM

Description: Added lot of missing details ,tools , drivers hatch details , tie-down loops , intake grille , radio , headphones , gun details , bolts & riveits , tow cable ect. with brass , copper wire and plastic. Model Master paints and weathering done with #2 pencil and pastels. Figure is Priseirs. 1944

Judge 1: Your photos are well cropped and the angles are great but they lack depth of field and suffer from too much compression making it hard to see the paint finish and smaller details. A very well detailed model and all your extra work really brings it to life. Unfortunately the paint work doesn’t match the high standard of the build, with a lack of smoothness and the variation, although there, looks artificial and a darker pin wash would help define the smaller details. When doing the weathering try and replicate the position and style of what you see in reference photos. Your building skills are first rate you now need to spend the same amount of time developing your painting and weathering skills then your models will improve greatly.
Judge 2: This is a quite a cute one, Nice to see two WIP photo's showing the tools & their clamps & the mesh & intake grille looks amazing, especially the even vents on it. the Basecoat is even but alittle heavy ( I think, as alot of the photo's have 'out of focus' issues!). the only thing that lets this model down is the crooked tarp loops across the superstruture top. the decals look good,pinwashes would have help bring more detail out & a lighter colour drybrushing too. the pencil work/rubbing bringing a mental look to the overall paintjob helps,the mud look is abit heavyhanded. What makes this model is the tools & replacement cable & bedroll/tarp on the side & the intereior with the rifle & headset.
Judge 3: A well built model. More contrast in the painting between the shadows and highlights would help emphasize the high quality if the construction (perhaps some washes or subtle dry brushing).