| This is simply a fantastic kit from start to finish and I really enjoyed putting it together. If this is what all UM Models kits are like I'll be adding the lot to my collection. I built this vehicle to be from the short war between Finland and the Soviet Union before WWII. PARTS AND CONSTRUCTION
The parts are well cast, well detailed and although a good bit of patience is needed getting the hull plates together fit well (very similar build to the Zvezda1/35 scale kit). There are nice etched brass included with the kit and the link length track is superb although putting them together is a bit tricky (would be better to finish on the rear lower section) PAINTING
I mixed various shades green enamels for this one progressively lightening untill getting the desired effect. I then gave the lower hull and other areas various shades of earth to light buff. Once dry I gave the kit a wash with dilute oils of various shades (greens, dark browns). I then picked out detail areas (exhaust, track and wheels). I also added gem stones for light. As I have problems with decals so I first penciled then handpainted the markings on the turret. To finish off the kit I used pastels to weather and blend the kit to the base. BASEWORK
The base was quite straight forward. I used polyfila mixed with white glue and some model railway long grass. It was then sprayed and dry brushed. Pastels were used to blend the vehicle in to the base. | 
