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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 15, 2013 14:31:30 GMT -5
KV-II Big Turret Another very nice KV kit from Trumpeter. Although I am very tempted to totally blow this one apart I am just going to add lots of battle damage.
The kit ad accessories:
Trumpeter #00311 E.T. model PE tool bins and screening Jordi Rubio KV-II 1940 turned metal barrel scratchbuilt items
I'll be using lots of photo references and to guide me in building this model. I will incorporate a little from each ref pic to come up with my own wreck. I may also add some Fruil or other indi tracks at a later time. To give an idea of what I have planned, I will be using a bit from each of these two ref pics. For Discussion Only Pics to follow
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 15, 2013 15:10:06 GMT -5
I've started on the KV-II but not much to show other than the lower hull that was already glued up. Am debating how much PE to use on this one, and what material to use for possible new fenders.
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Post by TRM on Jun 15, 2013 17:46:16 GMT -5
Another fine KV showing...soon!! LOL!! I am always up for a little destruction!! Bring it!!
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 15, 2013 18:37:19 GMT -5
Nothing like that huge gun turret to invite a wreck! Will be fun watching this one come together.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 16, 2013 9:09:10 GMT -5
Thanks T and Bill. Yeah the KV II is gonna be a fun one. The two ref pics above are just a couple from hundreds of awesome pics of wrecked KV II tanks, just too bad I will never be able to build that many...lol. But I can see I will be getting a couple more of these beasts.....they go together quick and most of all,fun to paint and weather.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 16, 2013 13:23:24 GMT -5
I thought I'd start with the turret since it's pretty much straight forward, and cool to see how big the turret really was. I have added new grab handles from copper wire and added some ricochets on the front and sides. I simulated a ricochet that hit the lower grab handle on the one side, splitting it in two. Once the turret is done I will start with some of the PE screening and also decide how I will do the lower hull.
While working and planning this wreck, I am already planning the next one...which should be pretty cool if it works out.
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 16, 2013 18:06:44 GMT -5
Nice touch with the handles Rob. I still get a chuckle out of the 'quick fried tower' translation that was on the box sides for these early Trumpy kits.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 17, 2013 12:03:46 GMT -5
Bill, Thanks brother. Yeah that with the turret is a tickler..lol
OK short update. I worked on the rear of the tank adding some PE screen, bent the metal shield but not thrilled with that. The suspension got worked on in the form of removing one idler wheel and one torsion bar. Just for some added eye candy. I then added some texture to the turret rolled steel plate using MEK and an old stiff brush followed by a light sanding. I also finished cleaning all the torsion bars, wheels, return rollers and sprockets. All that is left to do are the fenders and some remaining parts as well as the PE boxes and screens.
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 17, 2013 19:57:21 GMT -5
Texturing ought to look good under paint Rob, keep the updates coming!
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Post by Andrey Fonin on Jun 18, 2013 5:59:30 GMT -5
Looking good! Bill, All that is left to do are the fenders and some remaining parts as well as the PE boxes and screens.
It shouldn't have any screens. Rob, have you seen this site (in Russian)? mechcorps.rkka.ru/files/kv2/kv2.htm
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 18, 2013 7:05:53 GMT -5
Andrey, yes I have that website bookmarked and saved many of those pics. We also have this website in the MSC ref library. That;s were all my ideas and inspiration are coming from. As for the screens, these are the ones on the rear deck. mechcorps.rkka.ru/files/kv2/images/kv-2_052.jpgTowards the top of the page you can see a shot from high above the rear showing the screening on both sides of the hatch. These are what I meant by the screening.
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Post by Teabone on Jun 18, 2013 23:04:51 GMT -5
Andrey, yes I have that website bookmarked and saved many of those pics. We also have this website in the MSC ref library. That;s were all my ideas and inspiration are coming from. As for the screens, these are the ones on the rear deck. mechcorps.rkka.ru/files/kv2/images/kv-2_052.jpgTowards the top of the page you can see a shot from high above the rear showing the screening on both sides of the hatch. These are what I meant by the screening. I have been looking around for the mysterious MSC ref library without a lot of success, I did find "Armor related ref. pics and links" but one needs a password to access and there is no explanation as to where this password comes from but I don't have it if that is the place you were referring too.
Bones
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 19, 2013 17:08:58 GMT -5
Not much of an update for today, been too busy the past two days so not much bench time on the KV-II. Since I didn't want to spend too much time on the fenders making new ones, instead I used old school techniques and simply thinned and bent them to look damaged. I also cut up some foam board for a base so I could glue the swing arms in the rough position. I still have to work on the PE stuff when I have time.
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 19, 2013 20:12:03 GMT -5
Andrey, yes I have that website bookmarked and saved many of those pics. We also have this website in the MSC ref library. That;s were all my ideas and inspiration are coming from. As for the screens, these are the ones on the rear deck. mechcorps.rkka.ru/files/kv2/images/kv-2_052.jpgTowards the top of the page you can see a shot from high above the rear showing the screening on both sides of the hatch. These are what I meant by the screening. I have been looking around for the mysterious MSC ref library without a lot of success, I did find "Armor related ref. pics and links" but one needs a password to access and there is no explanation as to where this password comes from but I don't have it if that is the place you were referring too.
Bones
Bones, This is the Library: modelerssocialclub.proboards.com/board/43/library Are you unable to access it?
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Post by Teabone on Jun 19, 2013 23:22:58 GMT -5
Wild Bill 76
Yes it appears that link got me to the right place, now if I don't loose the link I am all set.
Bones
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Post by DeafStuG on Jun 20, 2013 4:38:18 GMT -5
Wow, KV-2's Big turret very tall so axis panzer would be quickly spot on it so easy. looking good - plastic parts very details of edges on KV-2.
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Post by Leon on Jun 20, 2013 5:01:01 GMT -5
Rob this is moving along nicely.That turret looks huge,it's a wonder this KV could move at all.
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Post by madairbrush on Jun 20, 2013 6:01:25 GMT -5
This is a monster of a tank. The first impressions of the szene look great, Rob.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 20, 2013 7:48:20 GMT -5
Thanks fellas for checking in on the KV-II. Been a fun ride so far. Talk about a large target eh. That turret was huge.
Bones glad you could finally find the Library. I moved it to the General category so it's easier to find now.
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Post by Tojo72 on Jun 20, 2013 11:43:45 GMT -5
Nice project Rob,coming along nicely
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 20, 2013 20:11:12 GMT -5
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Yes it appears that link got me to the right place, now if I don't loose the link I am all set.
Bones Bones, I know users have different ways of accessing the forums, but the Library is a 'sub-board' under the General forum, modelerssocialclub.proboards.com/board/19/general-boardThe General forum is accessible from the main page and there are many different areas there that you may (or may not) be aware of. Check it out if you get the chance!
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Post by Teabone on Jun 20, 2013 23:06:25 GMT -5
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Yes I was aware of it and when I searched for the page the one I found required a password so I told Rob who got the link that took me to the Library without any password, my lament was just my hope not to loose track of the site which if I do I am sure someone can get me back there.
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Post by pt109 on Jun 21, 2013 20:17:25 GMT -5
Nice idea and details Rob...always love a KV wreck!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 23, 2013 9:32:48 GMT -5
Thanks for checking in and the comment Tojo and Paul.
Well not much done to this one as I did spent time slapping paint on the other two models. I did prime the turret since it is finished. I started the tool boxes and need to solder them, lots of tiny bits to add like the hinges and handles.
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Post by bullardino on Jun 24, 2013 4:13:39 GMT -5
Great job, Boss I have this one on arrival, so I'll be following with a lot of interest
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 24, 2013 8:07:45 GMT -5
Hi Luigi, and thanks. You will like this kit, simple and easy to assemble.
I worked on the tool boxes and intake screens. One slight issue with the ET screens is that they are a bit too wide. They don't sit between the bolting on the deck both sides of the intake opening. Not sure if these will fit other KV tanks tho. I have just the handle for the tool boxes left to remove,clean and bent before soldering to the boxes. Then some final kit parts to add before she is ready for primer.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2013 12:14:44 GMT -5
Rob , It has the look of a deserted wreck already .
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 24, 2013 13:07:06 GMT -5
KV-II ready for primer and paint.
After spending some time on the pe boxes and screens I finally got the KV-II ready for primer. The soldering is not the greatest due to my soldering stick giving out on me and not getting very hot, so time for a new one. As I mentioned before, the screens don't quite fit the location where they are to be installed as the are wider than the space between the rows of bolts. Not a problem for this model since I had intended to damage them anyways.
Might get primer and base 4Bo on this one today.
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Post by Teabone on Jun 24, 2013 13:18:31 GMT -5
Rob
Great move on the screens to handle the size thing, I do that and dismiss it to artistic license because some things are not worth fighting. Like the tool boxes. I did some of those and they are not as easy as the look with the hinges taking a little finesse. Looking very good.
Bones
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Post by armorguy on Jun 24, 2013 13:44:28 GMT -5
The turret looks like a steel bunker ! Slap on the green Rob and make us happy !
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