1/16 SU-152 (Build)

Started print an SU-152 conversion kit for the Heng Long or Taigen KV1 lower hulls.

 Printed out the main hull parts

More bits-

Test fit on a Taigen bottom.-

Gun pivot - 

Bolted onto the gun housing-

Dry fitting the un housing, barrel, roof and manlet fitted -

Engine deck grills

 Cut off the edges

Bend over a drill bit

Then glue in place

Engine grills and hatches fitted

 Open hatches

 Pivot and recoil servos

Testing the pivot and elevation servos-

Gun Recoil-

Removed the extra armour tow brackets that are on the KV-1 hull (the SU had slightly different tow brackets)-

Used knifing putty for a cast effect-

New tow brackets-

Almost done (not sure if I want to use the front mud guards)-

Dry testing the Heng Long version-

Filled up the empty spaces inside with polystyrene blocks

Ready for painting-

Priming -

Base coat-

A bit of weathering-

Pictures of the finished SU are HERE