Figarti JS2 and Tank Riders (1 Viewer)

panda1gen said:
Nice info, thanks. I am really looking forward to this peice as company for the other russians..............
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Kevin,
As superb as your Bulge and Arnhem scenes are, a Berlin thread from you would be over the top spectacular IMO.............:D
 
My wife just got me this set JS2
This must be the best tank in my collection
Anyone buying this will not be disapointed hopefully clive can get my birthday present painted inthe green and white camo phantom warrior provided
Best Regards Scott
 
IONA said:
My wife just got me this set JS2
This must be the best tank in my collection
Anyone buying this will not be disapointed hopefully clive can get my birthday present painted inthe green and white camo phantom warrior provided
Best Regards Scott
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I think that camo pattern is just a white paint pattern on the original basic green paint from the factory. Are you going to replace the Figarti finish with a coat of green paint?

Terry
 
IONA said:
My wife just got me this set JS2
This must be the best tank in my collection
Anyone buying this will not be disapointed hopefully clive can get my birthday present painted inthe green and white camo phantom warrior provided
Best Regards Scott
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Scott,

I thought you were a school chum of Arnhem44mad? :confused:
 
Hello Brad
Young Scott Stays about 5 mins from my house i met him through the forum
Regards Scott
 
I wouldnt get the JS2 repainted the white Berlin air id markings are more difficult to achieve artistically,than an realistic overall whitewash,keep it as it comes it looks great, ken
 
Terry dothe markings usually appear over winter camo any info is much appreciated
Regards Scott
 
IONA said:
Terry dothe markings usually appear over winter camo any info is much appreciated
Regards Scott
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The tank Figarti made with the red star and bear, number 432, with air recognition markings is a late model 1944 JS2 with the improved muzzle brake and sloped frontal armour. I think it is the historically correct model of a Russian tank that fought in Poland in 1945 and went on to Berlin. It's been modelled exactly the way it looks by other companies including Tamiya in 1:35 scale.

I don't know what it would look like in white camo or how the air recognition marks would stand out from the white camo paint. I have to agree with forlornhoper - I would not paint this model.

Terry
 
Soviet armour in WW2,generally did not always whitewash their equipment in winter,they were not expected to last long,therefore no need to camoflage a vehicle that may not last the day.Elite units in the main whitewashed their equipment ( known as Guard Units) but in the main it was not common practice to whitewash tanks,if they did unit insignia would remain on the black green background.As for Berlin it would be unlikely newly whitewashed vehicles to be involved in the battle but there were tanks in Berlin with old flaked off and damaged whitewash,but it was previously agreed by the allies prior to entering the city that all AFVs would be marked with air rec markings to avoid friendly fire in the built up areas,there were in fact 2 different types of required marking due to german defenders copying the original air rec markings during march and april 1945 .hope this helps ken
 
forlornhoper said:
Soviet armour in WW2,generally did not always whitewash their equipment in winter,they were not expected to last long,therefore no need to camoflage a vehicle that may not last the day.Elite units in the main whitewashed their equipment ( known as Guard Units) but in the main it was not common practice to whitewash tanks,if they did unit insignia would remain on the black green background.As for Berlin it would be unlikely newly whitewashed vehicles to be involved in the battle but there were tanks in Berlin with old flaked off and damaged whitewash,but it was previously agreed by the allies prior to entering the city that all AFVs would be marked with air rec markings to avoid friendly fire in the built up areas,there were in fact 2 different types of required marking due to german defenders copying the original air rec markings during march and april 1945 .hope this helps ken
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I think that tank was in a Guard Unit.

Terry
 
Repaint that tank and the NKVD may come after you and Clive for being Enemies of the State :eek::D I hope you like cold weather like minus 50 in the Siberian winter. :eek::D

Terry
 
OK guys you have talked me out of it :eek::eek:
Anybody any ideas of what missing set will be :D
Regards Scott
 
IONA said:
OK guys you have talked me out of it :eek::eek:
Anybody any ideas of what missing set will be :D
Regards Scott
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Not a clue. There are no other Russian prototypes shown at Chicago. I wonder if more will come out at the West Coaster in a few weeks?

Terry
 
IONA said:
OK guys you have talked me out of it :eek::eek:
Anybody any ideas of what missing set will be :D
Regards Scott
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Good choice. Here is a painting of the tank in Berlin in front of the Reichstag

is2_1InBerlin.jpg


ИС-2 у Рейхстага. Рис. В.Лобачева

Terry
 
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