BryanKrueger Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 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. Thanks for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprueguy Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Real nice work, great weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanKrueger Posted November 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyOnWheels Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 You do excellent work Bryan, I hope to get to your level one day..... I'm only on my second tank currently. But I tried all sorts of new techniques on the first one I had never tried, it came out ok for a first attempt.... RUDY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aldrich Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 Love It! :Smile_sceptic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanKrueger Posted December 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 Thanks Rudy and Mark. Appreciate it. The beast is just about done. Just need to finish up some details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanKrueger Posted January 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Finished this one up and took photos over the holidaysAdditional images can be found here: KV-1 1941 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Magnificent! I love the two near misses on the turret. Stunning work all around. Way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanKrueger Posted January 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Thanks Mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTennant Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Well done, Bryan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Realistically rough enough to look Russian! Congrats on an impressive build! GIL :smiley16: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanKrueger Posted January 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Thanks Dennis and Gil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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