Shilka - for those seeking a "challenge"

**modelperry** · #1 01-05-2009, 06:48 AM

If you like ill fitting, mislabeled parts and confusing instructions, this model is for you!

While I'm glad this project is done, I did develop a fondness for this piece of armor overall.

Greg

**dansls1** · #2 01-05-2009, 07:03 AM

Looks like it came out very nicely anyway. With that kind of introduction to the model, perhaps you could give a bit of information on the kit and where it's from?

**CharlieC** · #3 01-05-2009, 07:10 AM

I guess that's the Fly Model 1/25 Shilka - must be a fairly old model (90s?).

Of more interest is the grey tank beside the Shilka - looks like an M3 Stuart I (needed to see the additional image at the Z-place) - didn't know there was a published model of that.

Regards,

Charlie

**modelperry** · #4 01-05-2009, 08:48 AM

Both the Shilka and M3 Stuart are Fly Model kits. Both are hand drawn. Both are from the 90's.

I have yet to build a Fly Model kit that doesn't have some kind of issue. I dunno, maybe it's just me.

Regards,

Greg

**cjwalas** · #5 01-05-2009, 08:48 AM

Charlie,
I think the Stuart may be the Fly model kit?

Shilka - for those seeking a "challenge"-stuart.jpg

Greg,
You have a lot more commitment to the cause than I think I could muster. The final product looks just fine, though. Congratulations!
Chris

**redhorse** · #6 01-05-2009, 10:10 AM

That's good to see. What was the Stuart like to build? I've got that one and been debating starting on it...

**modelperry** · #7 01-05-2009, 11:06 AM

The Stuart was a better build than the Shilka if memory serves me right.

The tracks are OK on it except that the guide plates are not very rigid.

I do remember that the armor plate around the gun was to be backed with another piece to add color but I left it off and painted the back instead.

I used this approach on some of the Shilka parts too, otherwise they would have been too thick and cumbersome to install.

Greg

**Stev0** · #8 01-05-2009, 02:21 PM

Being more interested with the modern armor kits... I was hoping to hear that the Flymodel models were 'buildable'. I have a few Flymodel kits that I have aquired over time and have yet to build.

Good build on the Shilka though!

**whulsey** · #9 01-05-2009, 03:13 PM

Is that a "Hemi" in the background there?

**dansls1** · #10 01-05-2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whulsey

Is that a "Hemi" in the background there?

And a real 'Hemi' - not the semi-hemispherical configuration with the trademarked, but not deserved 'hemi' name...

Actually, the new 'hemi' is a nice combination of the old Chrysler 'hemi' and the 'wedge' motors - so I like to refer to the modern version as the 'wedgie' :D