Trumpeter, Russian BM-21 Grad

[Rodney]

I been eyeing this kit at my local hobby shop for awhile and had it in my hands a few times to buy and then this GB came along and
finely a reason to get it.. The box is full and the detail is REALLY nice as most Trumpeter kits are.. Cant wait to get at it so here are a few pics and i hope i can remember to take pics as i go..

Box Art

Box full off sprues

Sprues







Sprues with Top Secret parts usually i don't like seeing these cause it means i'm either going to break,screw up or loose these parts
The pics with the parts outlined in red are the parts that were covered





Really nice tires




PE parts


Clear parts and Decals


Directions and Paint schemes
Think i'm going to do the all green one.



And here is a pics of the supervisor


well thats it for now.. Off to snowblow the driveway then to get building more pics to come(just hope i remembers)

[Dopplershift]

With that level of supervision, this should be an awesome build!

[felisbarcinonensis]

That's a cool kit with the best supervison Have loads of fun!

[MarkVerploeg]

That has a lot of tubes
could be a very intresting build though so i am keeping an eye out
good luck with the build

[patrickroos]

Nice kit, the second camo scheme looks awesome.
Love the bird!!

[Rodney]

Well after some time at the bench watching the POP hangouts for some background noise and a few laughs i got some building done and Yes i did remember to take pics

Step 1 Done. Chassis together


Step 2 Done. Engine
Had to do some filling on the front of the engine good chance you wont see it but there was injector marks and bad seams..


Most of the engine together and the PE fan belts are on. Little tip to add the PE is to leave the alternator off add the PE then put the alternator makes things alot easier But i didn't do that




Step 3 Done. Added the engine gearbox and transfer case and front bumper and rear leaf springs the the Chassis


Step 4 Done. Rear axles together


Step 5 Done. Added the rear axles and rear drive shafts and some rear suspension parts and the rear cross member to the chassis then left front leaf
springs


Step 6 Done. Added more rear suspension parts built the storage box and step for the right side and added to the chassis, built the fuel tank added to the left side off the chassis, then the left side leaf springs and couple other little bits


Went a little over board when sanding the seam on the fuel tank so had to add the fuel tank straps back, just some tiny paper strips and white glue and done


Thats it for now.. Oh here a pic of the supervisor doing what supervisors do best

[Rodney]

That has a lot of tubes
could be a very intresting build though so i am keeping an eye out
good luck with the build

40 tubes on this thing sure would do some damage

[MarkVerploeg]

Well it does a lot of damage but the Russians and Soviets where never known for great accuracy so it would probably deatroy an entire village without hitting the building that was the target
but i still would hate to be on the receiving end of it

[Rodney]

Soooooo another update. I never took a picture of step 7. It was only putting the front axle together then adding to the chassis and then add the shocks. Wasn't very exciting.
Step 7 Done.
Here is step 7 on the plans


Step 8 Done. Assemble the front rims and hubs and add the tires to the rims need to careful here as these tires are directional tread patterns and then added left side tire and some front end/steering parts to the chassis



Step 9 Done. Assembly of the 4 rear rims and tires. Again need to be careful here to as the tires are directional to.


The directional tread pattern


Step 10 Done. Add the 4 rear tires (again careful installing as for the directional tread) and right side front tire and steering parts. Then assemble the drivers seat and then bend Photo Etch for the rear bumpers (that was fun when i dont have any tools for bending PE )


Step 11 Done. Add the fuel,brake and clutch pedals. Install seat and the back cab section and then the steering wheel assembly.

Never got a pic of it in primer but here its is painted. I used XF-24 for the grey and XF-1 forthe flat black.



Step 12 Done. Assemble the Dash. Added some little buttons and knobs and some Photo Etch parts here to.


Again never got pics of this primed up either but here it is painted.Decal on and couple other bits added.


Step 13 Done.Assembly of the cab and added the right doors.



Step 14 Done. Added the inner fenders and left side door. Door isn't glued in place as i thinking about having it open.


Step 15 Done.Added the outside fenders. Head light lens are not added going to add them after everything is painted same with the marker lights.



Well that's it for now. No pic of the supervisor today but here is a pic of a young bull moose in my back yard.

[Timplastic]

Very nice kit and you done a good job on the build so far
Nice engine detail added
I do like your supervisor need to get my self one of those

[Rodney]

So here we go with another update. I'm doing pretty good with remembering to takes pictures
Step 16. Done

Adding the little PE handles was fun good thing they gave an extra one.


Step 17. Done
added the exhaust.



Step 18. Done
Spare tire rack.

Still have to add 2 pieces of PE. Going to add it after it has been painted so i can leave the tire in the rack.


Step 19. Done
added the tire rack to the chassis.


Step 20. Done
Building a storage box.


Step 21. Done
Building a deck platform(guessing its called something like that)



Step 22. Done
Added another storage bow and other accessories.


Step 23. Done
Just added the deck platform to the chassis and added the right side mirror



That's it for now.. More to come

[Rodney]

Step 24. Done



Step 25.Done
Base for the tubes and first row of missile tubes together


Step 26. Done
Rest of the missile tubes together



Step 27> Done



Step 28. done
Fenders and base for the missile Tubes


Step 29. Done
Air cleaner together and back fenders added to the chassis


Step 30. Done
added the missile tubes and hood to the truck and i nice bit of PE



I had to add 2 bits to the hood to keep it in place


And here it is all together





here is the supervisor having a look at it


I have to say it was a really enjoyably build never had any problems with any parts.
Here it is primed



And here it is With some color( Mr Hobby H303) on it have to say it looks good.





Thats it for now till i get some detail painting done

[Rodney]

Just a small update Some Detail painting then a gloss coat added the 3 decals and another gloss coat allready to add a Ultimate wash. I used alclad Aqua Gloss for the gloss coat




Thats it for now. now of to make it look dirty.

[OliveDrab]

Wow does that ever look awesome, Really cool subject and great job with the build

[Gav0909]

Looking good mate. The green is really nice as well, and looks like a nicely detailed kit there as well.

P.S. "The Supervisor" is cool!

[Rodney]

Thanks guys and yes Gav its a really nice kit. I really like trumpeter kits.

[Rodney]

So it appears i have lost some pictures (pretty sure i took them ) this is the only pic i can find of the weathering i did.
Here is Ultimate dart dirt over a coat of aqua gloss.


And here she is all done (i think ). I used Ultimate dark dirt them some homemade pigments for the dust all over the truck and smokey/burnt look where the missiles would burn the tubes, and plaster of paris mixed with Ultimate Dark Dirt to make the muck/mud on the tires and undercarriage.






Really enjoyed this build the kit went together really good no problems anywhere and i'm pleased with the weathering i'm starting to get the hang of making things look used and dirty. Now of to try and get some good pics of it then of to the next build

[panzerjager]

Good looking BM 21 Weathering is spot on,i have got to try some Ultimate products myself

[Rodney]

Good looking BM 21 Weathering is spot on,i have got to try some Ultimate products myself

You need to try some it has made a difference to my builds