M42 anti-tank gun

Bronze medal

Awarded: Bronze

By: Vladimir Grigoriev

Manufacturer(s): UM

Modifications: The single modification is the drilled-out barrel.

Description: This model depicts a gun from an unknown unit somewhere near Kursk in summer 1943. The model is painted by Zvezda and Vallejo acrylics, weathered by Zvezda acrylics, W&N oils and dry pastels.

Judge 1
Nicely done. No apparent build flaws. Nice weathering with the pastels but could benefit from just a bit more drybrushing to pick out the detail a little more. As these were often towed backwards behind a carrier, a bit more dusting on the “crew-side” of the shield would probably not go amiss. Photography is good for such a small subject. Good effort. Wayne
Judge 2
A simple, but good build and nice overall finish. The dust and dried mud looks good, but a stronger wash around the details would give further depth to the finish. The small paint chips and scratches are well done.
Judge 3
Nice work! Dusting is done well, only thing I woull suggest is to remowe dust from the places where crew handled the piece (grips, handles, etc...), and these are the places where the paintwas usualy worn off. Owreall, well done!