SUBOTA / Scale Modeler 1:35

We’ve officially passed the primer & pre-shading stage for this 1:35 scale Soviet monster. It might look like a mess of black and white right now, but trust the process—this is where the magic starts! 🎨

Here’s the workflow for today’s session:

1️⃣ Degreasing: A thorough wash to remove all dust and oils from the resin and plastic. Clean surface = perfect adhesion. 🧼

2️⃣ Selective Priming: Hit the metal barrel and photo-etch parts with a specialized Metal Primer first—gotta protect that delicate PE! Then, laid down the main uniform primer coat over the entire chassis. 🔩

3️⃣ The Pre-shade: Using pure White and Black, I’ve started mapping out the highlights and shadows. The goal is to create that massive 3D volume effect before the base color even touches the plastic.

4️⃣ The Next Step: I’m going to refine the pre-shading even further with a brush for ultimate precision, and then it's finally time to lay down the actual base color! 🖌️

I’m loving how the barrel and the breech are looking so far. This 406mm giant is going to pop!

Stay tuned for the color coat! What do you think—Soviet Green or something more faded? 🤔💬