BryanKrueger Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 This is one of those odd Russian tank designs that just caught my eye and needed to be built.In 1942 there were several proposals to mount a heavy howitzer on a tank chassis to deal with heavy concrete defensive fortifications. One of the proposals was to mount a 203mm B4 howitzer on the chassis of the KV-1 tank. The project didn't make it past drawing phase and was rejected for obvious reasons.I designed most of the casemate and gun mount in 3D CAD and had a few of the more complex parts 3D printed. Cleanup wasn't that bad. The supports are pretty small at the contact point and fortunately some of the parts have a cast texture.I made 2D drawings for the flat parts and cut the sides from sheet styrene stock.The hull assembly was pretty straight forward. I used Fruil tracks. I think I'm about 1 link too long and will adjust.Additional info on the U-19 can be found here.http://tankarchives.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/soviet-heavy-assault-guns.htmlhttp://tankarchives.blogspot.ru/2015/12/green-elephant.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanKrueger Posted January 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 I had some time off around the holidays. I spent a bit of it being productive on the U-19. Detailed with Value Gear details and MiniArt figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanKrueger Posted March 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 The pillbox has some paint. I used the AK real colors for the base color and mixed with Tamiya for shadows and highlights. Still have lots to paint and do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 Magnificent! I love it. Thanks also for the history of this beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanKrueger Posted March 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 Thanks Mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanKrueger Posted March 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 I've created a number of profiles to study marking options. It's kinda hard to decide. I'm leaning towards the white stripe and small red star but this would put the U-19 in a time frame that would be difficult to place it at. I like the large red star and this feels like something from a video game :lol: The large slogan and number are probably the most universal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGronovius Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 This is awesome, a real prototype or a paper project? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 I'm partial to number 4 myself. Still, this is one interesting vehicle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBill50 Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 What a target! Very cool looking and very unique. #4 for me also. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanKrueger Posted March 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 On 3/15/2018 at 9:50 AM, RGronovius said: This is awesome, a real prototype or a paper project? Thanks. "In 1942 there were several proposals to mount a heavy howitzer on a tank chassis to deal with heavy concrete defensive fortifications. One of the proposals was to mount a 203mm B4 howitzer on the chassis of the KV-1 tank. The project didn't make it past drawing phase and was rejected for obvious reasons." Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanKrueger Posted May 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 Finally finished the beast. Finished with oils, enamels and pigments. The sheer size of the slab sides made weathering this thing a bit of a challenge. Additional images can be found here: KV U-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 I like it! Very nice job on the weathering. Looks like you nailed it perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanKrueger Posted May 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 Thanks Mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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