The Zvezda model is of very good quality among fast build models eq for wargamers.
I have added only PE mesh guards from Dragon kits (they fit very good).
I have used some Hair spray in order to get some smaller scratches. Finally I obtained:
It gave me nice ground for testing different methods. For sale on e-bay now: Clash of the titans - Kursk's Tiger I.
Update: One of my friends - Czak45 - from polish modelling forums, made this photomontage:
Thank You Cezary!