ISU-122

Bronze medal

Awarded: Bronze

By: Istvan Havril

Manufacturer(s): Italeri

Modifications: I made the typical rough surface of the ISU with Gunze Mr. Surfacer.

After-market parts: Nothing were added.

Description: Unknown soviet unit from 1944. I planned this tank to the action of city siege or street fights. Joints made from thinned Tamiya Putty. Base paint made with Gunze acrylics.I used Lefranc&Burgois and Rembrandt oils,MIG and other pigments for the weathering.

Judge 1
good building, seems a little gap on the front hull, but could be the Mr.Surface work. Very good painting and weathering. I love chipping and dust on the flat surface. Tracks and Wheels are too clean.
Judge 2
A neat build with some added detail touches that do improve the model's appearance. There is a slight angle and or gap in the tracks at the points where they meet the first and last roadwheels. The short length of track from the sprocket to the first roadwheel could use a little sag. Paintwork looks good and is very competently executed and the detail painting is nicely done too. Weathering is good, I'm particularly impressed with the engine deck smoke stains and the dried eath trampled all over the horizontal surfaces.
Judge 3
A good build, although there is a slight gap at the hull front in the pre-painted shot (hard to see from the angles if it is there in the painted model). The paint finish is very nicely done, with a good variety of shades and tones. I also like the sheen on the raised surfaces - very metallic looking.