KV-1 1941 Heavy Cast Turret

[maschinenkrueger]

This is a build of the Trumpeter KV-1 Heavy Cast Turret. The kit is pretty straightforward and one of Trumpeter's best early offerings.

I removed sections of the fenders and one of the return roller stations and mud scraper for some interest. The model was detailed with the Eduard PE set which covered the basics like the screens, radiator exhaust air deflector and some small brackets. Welds were created with either stretched sprue or Archer Fine Transfers resin details. The kit tracks were used but one run was modified for the missing return roller.

I've always liked the looks of the KV-1. The last time I tried to build one was way back in the 80s using Tamiya's KV-1. I never finished that kit so, this is a second chance. I picked this up for $10 at a kit swap meet with the intent of a quick build to test some dirt and mud effects. That was about 3 months ago which is still quick for me. The kit didn't include the decal sheet so I used some spares and painted over them for a more hand-painted look. The finish has been inspired by Adam Wilder's series of videos on YouTube.

Still lots to do but I had the photo area set up and figured I'd take a few pictures.

[dierk]

Love the Trumpy KV-1 kits! Yours is turning out lovely!

[wbill76]

Can't go wrong with a good old Trumpy KV, nice touch on the missing bits on the hull sides.

[tobias5555]

That´s a nice start.

[deafpanzer]

Looking great!!! Really love the battle damages on the right side of the turret.

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks all. Appreciate the comments. First time I've attempted this kind of damage.

[deafpanzer]

Have to ask how you created this kind of damage. It looks pretty realistic. I am assuming hot metal rod pressing against the turret?

[george]

Nice chipping and weathering! Looks very realistic.

[thechaos]

Good start, I love the KV Tanks and have the Big Turret KV 2 and the normal KV 2 in the stash.

[Leon]

Looking really good!

[Wes]

Love the missing fender. Neat touch that

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks all. KV-2 might be the next one I tackle.

Nov 22, 2016 15:20:11 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

Have to ask how you created this kind of damage. It looks pretty realistic. I am assuming hot metal rod pressing against the turret?

Nope, dremel tool, needle files and epoxy putty.

[maschinenkrueger]

Finished this one up and took photos over the holidays









Additional images can be found here: KV-1 1941

[george]

Looking very nice! Missing support roller and fender give atmosphere to the model.

[chromdome35]

WOW, that is beautiful!

A+++ Would buy again!

[Leon]

Great finish and very nicely done!

[deafpanzer]

Fantastic work!!! I love how the whole thing appears with black background.

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks everyone. It was a fun project. I tried to keep AM to a minimum (except for barrel and screens)and modified kit parts where I could.

[wbill76]

Nice to see this one cross the finish line Brian.

[adt70hk]

Excellent job well done!! Andrew

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks Bill and Andrew!

[leopardman]

Very nice kv1 indeed,Love the varied tones in the green colour very effective.Seen a couple at our local club and im tempted to do a kv sometime.
lovely model.
Richard

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks Leopardman - The kit is pretty straightforward. No real issues. A quick build.

[mrversatile]

I like it. Nice and subtle, but effective.

[jpc1968]

great job

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks Mrversatile and jpc1968

[Wes]

Top notch work.

[TRM]

Finally catching up on this one...."after the holidays"! Congrats on getting this one across the finish line! Fantastic!

[jsteinman]