1/144 Russian 2S3 Akatsiya Self Propelled Gun x6

1/144 Scale Modern Russian 2S3 Akatsiya Self Propelled Gun. Contains 6 highly detailed tanks. Model comes in seperate parts: Hull, Turret and Barrel. Turret can be rotated and barrel can be elevated as desired. Some slight sanding may be required. See My Shop for 4 Tank version of the set.

Contains:

• 6x 2S3 Akatsiya Self propelled guns

2S3 Akatsiya Self propelled gun
This self-propelled artillery unit was developed by the Soviet Union as a competitor to the United States M109. With over 1,500 units produced from 1970 through 1975, the 2S3 Akatsiya was able to survive the dissolution of the Soviet Union and remain a vital tool in battle. The vehicle has primarily been available only to the Russian federation, but some units were exported during the 1990s. With a long service history, the 2S3 has primarily faced combat in Eastern Europe and Western Asia.

Some part cleanup will be necessary. The 3D printing process uses a waxy substance to support certain part features during the printing process. Although the parts are cleaned by Shapeways, some waxy residue may remain.  It can be safely removed with water and a mild aqueous detergent like "Simple Green" using an old, soft toothbrush, Q-tips or pipe cleaners.  Customers report that "Bestine" and "Goo Gone" also work well.During the printing process, liquid resin is cured by ultraviolet light.  Microscopic bits of resin may remain uncured.  
Let your parts sit in direct sunlight for a few hours to fully cure the resin.  
Water-based acrylic paints meant for plastics is strongly recommended. Other paints, especially enamels, may not cure on Frosted Detail 3D-printed plastics.
Use dedicated model sprue cutters to remove parts to minimise the risk of damage to parts.
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