BryanKrueger 69 Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 I've been wanting to build modern armor for some time. I also wanted to build something OOB for a change. The online reviews for the Panda Kurganets APC were very positive for this kit so I picked it up at the LHS when they had a sale. It was a pretty straightforward build with only a tiny bit of putty needed. They missed a few weld beads which I added with Archer resin welds and missed a few panel lines which I scribed in. The tracks were a tedious chore to trim off the sprue and clean up the burrs but snapped together quickly.There is a molded in rear hatch that instead of having a panel line has a weld seam. I didn't notice this until too late so I'm just going to have to live with it.Something to watch out for if you tackle this kit are the front tow hooks. The kit parts have a prominent block on the back that raises the parts over the front armor plates. I could not get this to line up properly. I checked what images I could find to see where I went wrong only to find out the large block should not be there. The tow hook plate should sit flush on the front armor plate. I trimmed the chunk of plastic off and it finally matched the reference photos.I kinda like how it looks without the spaced armor panels and may finish it this way.The remote turret has a lot going on. Link to post Share on other sites
BryanKrueger 69 Posted October 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 Thanks Oliver and Raoul. I've started dust and rain marks. First layer of dust and streaks are created by airbrushing AK Light Dust enamel and then swiping the enamel with a ratty brush just damp with thinner. Pigments have been applied to the lower hull and running gear. Additional dust effects created with oil paints. I need to bring some of the lower darker colors up the hull sides next. Wheels are not fully attached so there may be some alignment issues. Link to post Share on other sites
GreenArcher 0 Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 Hello Brian, nice work, 100 points for painting and weathering best regards Reinhold Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Deliduka 396 Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 Wow! That dirt and dust sure looks real! Brilliant work man! Link to post Share on other sites
Richard 10 Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 Excellent work! Link to post Share on other sites
BryanKrueger 69 Posted January 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 Thanks everyone! I forgot to post a few images of the completed Kurganets-25. It appears in the February issue of Military Modelcraft International so I'm limiting the number of final images for now. Link to post Share on other sites
Circuitrider 14 Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 Outstanding work, Bryan! Would love to see a stand-alone SBS of your weathering process. Link to post Share on other sites
BryanKrueger 69 Posted January 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 Thanks! I wish I had the set up for SBS photos but I work at the diner table most of the time. 😑 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Deliduka 396 Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 Simply amazing! You have the Midas touch when it comes to finishing something ins a realistic manner. Way to go Bryan! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BryanKrueger 69 Posted February 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 Thanks Mark. Appreciate it! Link to post Share on other sites
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