Tamiya Russian JS-2 1/48 build...

[Bob T]

Back in 2022 I found several kits at our local resale shop. Planes and armor. I had gotten frustrated with my model railroad stuff, so it was time.
I also need some air brush practice, as I had just gotten my first decent one the year before.
Come January 2023 I built a couple. It was before I joined this forum, so I didn't take a lot of photos. Figured I'd share a few and get on to the newer stuff.

I started with the Tamiya Russian JS-2. Good build, nice kit. First time with non-rubber band tracks. (Don't know what to call them). First time with 1/48 scale armor. Didn't like it much. Anyway, a few photos.

Assemble


Primer



Color


Ready for decals - and a painted figure! Rare for me...


On the shelf


Went pretty well. Very mild weathering.

After this, I was confident enough to try the Hobby Boss T34/85 with full interior.
Got about half way and quit that one.

Next up, a British Churchill. Also in 148th.

 

[Tommergun]

Looks great, nice droop on the tracks.

 

[BarleyBop]

First time with 1/48 scale armor. Didn't like it much.

I've not done 1:48 either. What did you not like? Armour, or 1:48, or both?

 

[Bob T]

I've not done 1:48 either. What did you not like? Armor, or 1:48, or both?

Just the 1/48th thing. With armor, I've always done 1/35.

A few more photos I just dug up:

 

[BarleyBop]

more photos

Well despite it all, it turned out very well!

 

[Jakko]

non-rubber band tracks. (Don't know what to call them).

Link-and-length, in this case. When all of the links are individual and must be glued together, it's separate-link track. When the links are separate and hinge together so the track can flex, it's workable.

 

[Bob T]

Link-and-length, in this case. When all of the links are individual and must be glued together, it's separate-link track. When the links are separate and hinge together so the track can flex, it's workable.

Perfect. Thank you