Off we go. Here the sprues. The only objectively difficult thing here will be to built up the launch pad as it consists of many small parts - nothing that a modeler with some expierience can't handle
First layer of primer down. After it dries some corrections await. Made the mistake of starting to sand the parts with 1200 grit and unfortunately some push marks are still visible.
Missile body assembled. Fit was good after dry fitting but still there is a seam that needs to be sanded and gaps that need to be filled on both sides.
Corrections made and the first layer of tamiya silver has been applied. I wanted the riveting to stand out more as it begun to dissapear after a few coats of primer. I did so with the mr hobby rescribig tool which is also good for riveting only to find out after more research that it was not too much visible on the missile but decided to leave it as it is. Actually the one I am kitting now (Beijing museum piece) is propably an mockup as it only resembles the SS-2 in outline lacking many distinctive details - a thing that I noticed after more research.
Decals applied with the help of micro sol and set. Lost the pitot during painting so needed to exchange it for some spare I had left over. As I am doing the museum example which is in pristine condition no weathering or washes will be applied. The letters on the missile mean Dongfeng-1.