The kit has already been revealed to me to be very detailed and includes a lot of accessories (ammo boxes, stacks, shells and pods). So when I was planning the display of the cannon, I wanted to create an environment that shows a post-deployment state. (I have already received criticism that the cannon is not installed according to the specifications, the boxes and crates are too close, and there is no cover, etc.)
Due to the size and scale of the cannon, it is tiny, almost the size of a matchstick. Therefore, I very carefully cut the parts off the supports and carefully sanded their marks. There were no problems with the fit.
After assembly, I sprayed it with MENG(AK) Russian Green and modulated it with 4BO Shine. I shaded the matte surface with Ammo Shader. After that, I prepared it for the wash with a matte varnish. I made the needle wash with dark brown AK Enamel Wash. After 1-2 days of drying, I faded the colors with oil paint and highlighted the protruding parts by lightening them. Since the whole model is "just green again", I tried to play with contrasts to give it a little life.I painted the lamps and the prism in chrome color, and after 1-2 days of drying, I painted it with RC transparent red.
I made the base with AK wet earth mass and placed the accessories in it. After drying, I painted it with Green Stuff World liquid pigments, so the surface became completely matte.
After painting the boxes and crates, I glued on some grass tufts and "scattered" the cartridge cases. After a few looks I decided it could hold a few more boxes, so I painted some more and placed them on the ground. Luckily I didn't manage to paint them all the same green, so that also gives the composition a bit of life.
I'm satisfied with what I've managed to get out of it now. Since I have another set of these in my bag, I'll build it towed by an URAL 4320 .
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