KV-1S Dio - COMPLETE!

[Leon]

Oliver i think you have it covered.About ready to call it finished.

[noll]

Thanks, Leon . I think so too - I'll just add the black paint and then try to see if there's anything else that I could do. I also will be screwing the tank to the base - I will take the turret off and screw downward, and then cut the protruding spiky bits off the bottom of the base with my Dremel.

-Oliver

[noll]

this might be on hold for a couple of days, as I will be helping my little brother with his 1st dio, and also due to the fact that I can't seem to find any black paint (*sheepish_grin*).

I also just realized that It would be a good idea to make a plaque for the front with a title, etc - for the title, I'm thinking of "Against All Odds" possibly, as the tank is extremely battered yet still operational.

I will then probably drybrush the highway to give it some more colour variation, and then call it done.

[bbd468]

Hey Oliver, You have done an awesome job my friend! KV's awesome and i think the moss/grass looks spot on...In fact i am adding that bit of info to my notes. Well done sir Noll!

Gary

[noll]

Thanks, Gary! Hope the method helps you .

Here's some pics of the nearly-completed dio. all I have to do now is get some superglue in order to make the plaque(s) for the front, and I'm done! pics:









Thanks for looking! I should be able to get the superglue in a couple of days, so it should be done soon.

-Oliver

[deafpanzer]

Fantastic build!!! Are you really 14 years old? You are doing far better than what I did to my kits when I was your age. Keep modeling!!!

[bbd468]

Oliver....magnifantabulous!!! This , my man, has been and awesome build! Well done.

Gary

[noll]

Thanks guys! I'm really happy about how it has turned out - it's much better than my previous builds by quite a few degrees.

@ nemo - I'm really glad the moss turned out so well. thanks!
@ Andy - Yep, I am 14 (although my birthday is in april soonish ). I'm glad you like it .
@ Gary - Thank you! magnifantabulous, eh? never heard of the before , and google search onlly came up with 3 results for it LOL.

I just got some super glue, so i am now theoretically able to finish, but i have a big homework project to finish (supposed to be working on it atm LOL), as well as having a busy week (going to the hobby shop, etc), so i may take a few days to complete it -it will be done by friday though!

-Oliver

[noll]

Hi all, this isn't an update per-say, but just some more pics ( I made an improv light box ).








I'll try to get the plaques on soon - tomorrow is prob a snow day and I have a cold, so il finish this week.

[noll]

I will also be getting a proper lightbox on Monday .

[noll]

I've just added the plaque, and think ill call this one done .
Pics:





Thanks for following this build and giving me tips, advice, and comments the whole way!
I'm (gradually...) getting better .

I think that my next build may be this:

I hope that, if its still in stock, I do as good a job as one done here .

-Oliver

EDIT: I just remembered that if. I bring it to art class, ill get bonus marks - would anyone have suggestions for transportation?

[noll]

Thanks, dicky . A cheap light box is on my to-get list for Monday.

[eastrock]

Cool!!! Congrats on the finish Oliver

[406 Silverado]

Nice work Oli, and the light box was a good idea for pics, especially of the model with out base.

[bbd468]

Splendid build Oliver! Man, i love that plaque too...nice touch. You build that Bronco kit and im in!

Gary

[noll]

Thanks, Guys!
@ Gary - If the LHS still has it in on monday, i'll be getting it for sure .

Alright, I got bored, and decided to try to take some better pics of the dio with a piece of posterborad I found. here's the result:

My super-professional camera rig:


All the other pics:









These will be the pics that I will submit to the MoM (I can't hold a candle agains you gutys, but it'd just be fun to give it a go ).

As always, thanks for looking!

[Leon]

Having fun is all that counts Oliver.

[deafpanzer]

Loving it... really dig the name plate too!!! Like I said one of your best builds! Looking forward to your next build.