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Sunday, 6 July 2014

1/72 WWII Su-76M (UM Models)

This is a lovely little kit of the Soviet mini-tank SPG that I have absolutely wanted to get for ages, then have taken approximately three years to get around to make it. If truth be told I actually would like to have two for a small Command Decision company, so see you in another five years ;)

The SU-76 is a good little asset to have in your back pocket, a mobile howitzer and packs quite a punch for it's size (the classic 76mm soviet Zis gun) and is handily mobile (see below):


The UM Model kit is finely modeled but has lots of parts (too many methinks for a quick build) so some degree of patience is required in its construction (Hint: Don't try and rush it like all UM kits).

No crew which is a little disappointing (as they are needed IMHO), but there are plenty of candidates in the spares box. Another Soviet "Chain of Command" asset to hand!

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1 comment:

  1. Andrew Noonan26 October 2018 at 17:10

    UM and Ace kits just drive me barmy. I fail completely at my ability to build them.
    Firefly - couldn't deal with the front 5 piece transmission. Just too gappy.
    Marder III Ausf M - the way the gun house came together around the gun just defeated me completely.
    Sherman M4A1 Dozer - those bloody 8 piece bogies...

    After that I sold the rest of my UM stash off and went back to matchbox, fujimi, Airfix and Esci. Though I must say I am enjoying doing the odd Dragon kit now and then as well.

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