IS-2 (mod1943) Fujimi, 1/76

Gold medal

Awarded: Gold

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By: Marcin Nowogródzki

Manufacturer(s): Fujimi

Modifications: I added the cast texture (done with plastic cement) on the turret and on the front hull. The handles on turret were replaced with copper wire. Also some minor modifications were done with the machine gun. I have thinned and folded fenders (one from rear I have removed). The towing cables were taken from Eureka XXL. The fuel drums were scratch builded (paper and plastic).

After-market parts: Eureka XXL cables, timber from garden :)

Description: I couldn't wait until Russian Maddnes contest. The model was builded with just minor modifications. Fuel drums were often removed by the crews - and on that side of the vehicle I hanged a timber. It was painted with acrylics, than filtered and pinwashed. I added a lot of dirt, dried mud, scratches and oil/fuel marks (done with dry pastels, acrylics and oils, respectively).

Judge 1
Really nice casting texture on the turret, nice work using pinwashes & staines to great effect. A issues with the tracks on the right front where it has created a over sized sag infront of the first wheel on that side. the timber & cable are nicely done as well as the tones of green & decal application.
Judge 2
Beautiful little model especially when one considers the base kit, well done. The extra details you've added ae well made -especially the cast texture- and really lift the kit. The paint work has some good tonal variation and is well shaded. The weathering is supurb with some nice variation is tone and texture. Overall this is great work, I hope you've got something else for us to look at in the Russian Armour month.
Judge 3
Very nice model. I like the green color, and the weathering a lot. The handles on the turret are a bit overscale for me . Overall well done!