Russian Heavy Metal

Just to prove that not all my tanks have black crosses on them. Indeed something to scare any German tank commander in 1941. The KV1:

Even more dangerous when they prowled in packs. As seen from a Luftwaffe Henchel 129 ground strafing plane (which explains the blur):

These are all 1/76 Fujimi models, built well over a decade ago, eventually painted in a summer green and decalled. A recent addition to the fold is:

The Trumpeter 1/72 kit is a recent acquisition put together over the summer. Exceedingly nice to make and waiting a decision on painting pattern. Lots of parts on the wheels though, so it was less haste more speed and slowly sipping my way through the build. I'll probably go with the Russian winter white-wash over faded summer green. Company for the old plastic Revell Siberians I have painted.
 

Trumpets out for Trumpeter: The M26 Pershing

Finally the Western Allies delivered a decent heavy tank, albeit too late for the Second World War, but incorporating lessons learned (the hard way). Seen here in raw plastic is the excellent Trumpeter kit.

Model assembly completed, nothing much to say other than it was a "peach" to build. Everything fitted together perfectly :)

The only down side being the kits are quite pricey (£10.99). Ow! That's two Airfix Sherman's and a pound sterling spare :(

An unusual aspect of the kit being the large amount of small plastic parts associated with the suspension of the beast. Sturdy enough in the end result, decent plastic track and exquisite detailing. All I have to do now is paint the darn thing, trouble is I have not quite got my 'painting head' on.

Something for another time or quiet night in :)