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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 25, 2013 9:20:53 GMT -5
KV I kit #356
This model will be straight out of the box and done as an old rusty museum piece sitting out doors, maybe on a concrete pad or gravel.
Here is an example of what I have in mind, but a bit more rust and streaking.***FOR DISCUSSION ONLY*** 6-25-13 build updateStarting off with a pic of the build so far. many of the kit parts had been removed at some time and some cleaned and glued on the hull. I have started work on the turret.
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Post by bullardino on Jun 25, 2013 9:26:54 GMT -5
Is there a jumping for joy smilie?
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 25, 2013 9:37:30 GMT -5
LOL not yet Luigi. I'll need one for when I finally get all these KV tanks finished.
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 25, 2013 19:36:27 GMT -5
A museum pad will be just the ticket for this one Rob, looking forward to it!
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Post by TRM on Jun 25, 2013 19:57:52 GMT -5
Love It!!! Nothing else!
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Post by Leon on Jun 25, 2013 20:03:14 GMT -5
Agree with guys Rob.Sounds like a super idea.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 26, 2013 8:14:55 GMT -5
Bill, T and Leon..thanks for chiming in on this one too. Pretty straight forward building of this model. Got her nearly finished, just have to fill and sand the ejector pin marks on the fenders.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 26, 2013 16:12:10 GMT -5
This one is just about finished, just need to add the air intake screening and some tracks later. Will try to get pics up later.
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Post by Leon on Jun 26, 2013 16:58:59 GMT -5
Rob,that is looking sweet .What did you use for the tow cables?
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 26, 2013 17:22:48 GMT -5
Leon I used the kit supplied copper braided cables. They look ok to me so I didn't bother to replace them.
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 26, 2013 20:02:24 GMT -5
Almost ready for paint Rob, looking good!
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Post by bullardino on Jun 27, 2013 3:53:54 GMT -5
What a nice build. This one looks much more intact, a perfect musuem forgotten thnig
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 27, 2013 8:40:24 GMT -5
Bill , yep just about ready. Got a bit side tracked with the Panther, but will get back to this one.
Luigi, Yep she is very much intact but with minor battle damage. The intake screen will be damaged and maybe one missing. I also removed one of the rear access hatches and 'welded' a thread plate in it's place.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 27, 2013 17:22:02 GMT -5
Finished off the screens and have a primer coat on her. I have to let it dry/cure a day due to the high humidity right now, then the rust paint followed by green.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 28, 2013 18:51:07 GMT -5
Thanks mate. Yeah I know it's not easy to keep up on all the threads here. Too many nice builds and too little time comment on all. easy to have one slip by you.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 28, 2013 18:56:37 GMT -5
Hiya CS, missed you there while I was updating. Thanks mate.
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Post by Teabone on Jun 28, 2013 19:08:23 GMT -5
Rob
The colors look super, cant see where anything was lost, its going to be a beauty.
Bones
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 28, 2013 19:22:14 GMT -5
Bones, thanks bud. The green is actually darker than in the pics. There is one spot on the turret where the rust is showing.
Thanks CS, nice to be rusting again.
OK I just added a clear coat to seal the paint and pigments. Now here is where I am experimenting. Instead of a normal clear coat, or Future, I spray the AK gravel fixer on the model in two very light misted coats. This hopefully will d two things, first seal the paint/pigs and second also give the paint a satin finish. The heavy rust areas will remain a matt due to the pigs soaking the sealer, but the flat non rusted (pigs) looks satin. Using the gravel fixer is best done with a med. tipped old AB. The fixer will sl\tart to clump/gum up. A really good cleaning of the AB has to be done as soon as you finish spraying. Just thought I'd pass along some info and tips. I don't know how good this will work until it's dry/hardened and I can start to add pin washes and OPR streaking.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 28, 2013 19:58:51 GMT -5
Well it's not quite working out as planned due to the pigments. Next I will have to go MUCH lighter with them, or not at all. No problem as I do plan on doing another one of these...lol Will try to get pics up tomorrow.
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 28, 2013 20:22:27 GMT -5
That's the downside sometimes to experiments...they don't always work out as intended the first time out. Keep at it though Rob, this one's shaping up nicely!
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Post by robbo on Jun 29, 2013 7:18:52 GMT -5
Fantastic rusting as expected You've got a real thing about these KV's, yes?
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 29, 2013 17:40:14 GMT -5
Can definitely see a difference in the techniques as demonstrated on the Panther turret there Rob. Ought to do just fine on the KV after it's had some time to sit and cure. Just don't leave it too long!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 29, 2013 19:13:07 GMT -5
Thanks Ian and yeah I dig those KV tanks.
Thanks Bill. Not to worry brother, the longer it sits the better, even after months. My T34 museum piece I was still able to chip over a year later.
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Post by bullardino on Jul 2, 2013 5:43:39 GMT -5
I agree with the guys, rustification is spot on, Rob. I really like it
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2013 7:16:33 GMT -5
Excellent!
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Post by johnt on Jul 12, 2013 8:19:20 GMT -5
You are the rust master, no doubt about it Rob!
Cheers JT
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