I’ve completed the SU-122-54 early version from MiniArt.
Overall, the kit left a very positive impression. The model is well engineered, with a high level of detail straight out of the box. The fit of the parts was good, and the assembly went smoothly without any major issues. With careful cleanup and dry fitting, everything comes together nicely.
The modifications were minimal and mostly focused on refining some smaller details. A few plastic parts were replaced with copper wire and brass/copper tubing to achieve a more scale-appropriate appearance. This mainly included handles, some thin structural elements, and a few small details that benefit from sharper definition compared to the kit parts. I also slightly refined the thickness of several components where it improved the overall look.
In general, the kit is already well detailed, so it doesn’t require extensive aftermarket or heavy scratch-building. Most of the work was careful assembly, cleanup, and attention to small details. It builds well both as an out-of-the-box project and as a solid base for further detailing.
MiniArt did a very nice job with this SU-122-54. The kit builds into a convincing model with relatively little effort, and the project was enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommended for anyone interested in post-war Soviet armor.
I have finally completed MiniArt’s SU-122-54 (early production version).
Overall, this was a very enjoyable project. The kit is well engineered, fits together nicely, and captures the distinctive appearance of this rare Soviet vehicle very well. Assembly was straightforward, with only a few areas requiring extra attention.
Most of the model was built out of the box. The modifications were minimal and mainly consisted of replacing a few small details with copper wire and brass tubing to improve scale appearance.
The model was painted and weathered using a combination of acrylics, oils, and pigments. I tried to achieve the look of a vehicle that has seen regular service while avoiding excessive weathering and keeping the overall appearance believable.
Thank you for taking the time to look. As always, comments, questions, and constructive criticism are welcome.
As for the red pennant, I based it on the box art reference and decided to include it because it added a nice splash of color to the model. I appreciate the feedback and I’m glad you enjoyed the build.
Fair enough; it might just benefit from a slight fold, as though it’s fluttering in the wind/slipstream, but as your model is not on a base that really doesn’t matter. An excellent build as I say - I have the Hobbyboss version half-built - which is so often the case with my projects(!) This is an inspiration to bump it up the list perhaps.
