-
Modelers Alliance has updated the forum software on our website. We have migrated all post, content and user accounts but we could not migrate the passwords.
This requires that you manually reset your password.
Please click here, http://modelersalliance.org/forums/login to go to logon page and use the "Forgot your Password" option.
COMPLETE! trumpeter kv-2 - COMPLETE!
- Thread starter iambrb
- Start date
dukwhunter
Member
Re: trumpeter kv-2
Looking forward to this build . Always have like the Russian Heavies !!! :woohoo:
Here is a link to probably the best online site on the KV tank !!!
http://www.4bogreen.com
Couple more links specifically on the KV-2
http://www.4bogreen.com/kv-series/plastic-and-resin-kits/1-35-scale/trumpeter/00312-russian-kv-2-tank
http://www.4bogreen.com/kv-series/recipes/kv-2/kv-2-model-1940-may-june-1941
best regards
JOEY
Looking forward to this build . Always have like the Russian Heavies !!! :woohoo:
Here is a link to probably the best online site on the KV tank !!!
http://www.4bogreen.com
Couple more links specifically on the KV-2
http://www.4bogreen.com/kv-series/plastic-and-resin-kits/1-35-scale/trumpeter/00312-russian-kv-2-tank
http://www.4bogreen.com/kv-series/recipes/kv-2/kv-2-model-1940-may-june-1941
best regards
JOEY
iambrb
Well-known member
Re: trumpeter kv-2
Just what ol' Brucie is a-lookin' for..........
It's a good kit, goes together well and quickly.
Just what ol' Brucie is a-lookin' for..........
iambrb
Well-known member
iambrb
Well-known member
Re: trumpeter kv-2
Well, I did some work last night, but did note get a chance to post pics - man the running gear on this baby has a lot of struts & stuff! Also, I know, no pics of the kit in process yet, but the way you build this baby is to piece the lower hull together, the sides of which are just smooth plastic, then apply the side that hold the running gear, a bit like 'applique' armor. This seemed odd, as it made for a big fat seam at the front glacis of the hull, but in looking at some pics, that appears on the actual item:
I think I am going to slightly modify this before primiing ont he actual kit, in order to make it appear a bit more of a weld than just a straight seam.
I was also looking a the various pics and it seems that most of the pics I see show tanks that have badly damaged fenders that were on the losing end of combat, and tanks that were abandoed due to technical issues that have little fender damage
Abandoned:
Combat damage (I do say!)
I do not want to model as knocked out, & I am trying to go OOB, so may only do a small amount of fender damage. We'll see. As an aside, I found at least one pic of a KV-2 in parade that had no fenders at all!
Lastly, I am having a bit of a time finding original/period pics of the KV-2's in Winter Whitewash! this is the way I am leaning hard, as I would have thought a giant green square box would stand out against snow covered ground or trees. Anyone have any?
Well, I did some work last night, but did note get a chance to post pics - man the running gear on this baby has a lot of struts & stuff! Also, I know, no pics of the kit in process yet, but the way you build this baby is to piece the lower hull together, the sides of which are just smooth plastic, then apply the side that hold the running gear, a bit like 'applique' armor. This seemed odd, as it made for a big fat seam at the front glacis of the hull, but in looking at some pics, that appears on the actual item:
I think I am going to slightly modify this before primiing ont he actual kit, in order to make it appear a bit more of a weld than just a straight seam.
I was also looking a the various pics and it seems that most of the pics I see show tanks that have badly damaged fenders that were on the losing end of combat, and tanks that were abandoed due to technical issues that have little fender damage
Abandoned:
Combat damage (I do say!)
I do not want to model as knocked out, & I am trying to go OOB, so may only do a small amount of fender damage. We'll see. As an aside, I found at least one pic of a KV-2 in parade that had no fenders at all!
Lastly, I am having a bit of a time finding original/period pics of the KV-2's in Winter Whitewash! this is the way I am leaning hard, as I would have thought a giant green square box would stand out against snow covered ground or trees. Anyone have any?
dukwhunter
Member
Re: trumpeter kv-2
Hello ,
Try this Russian website for some pics probably well over 100 pics .
http://mechcorps.rkka.ru/files/kv2/kv2.htm
Scroll down after clicking link .
hth
JOEY
Hello ,
Try this Russian website for some pics probably well over 100 pics .
http://mechcorps.rkka.ru/files/kv2/kv2.htm
Scroll down after clicking link .
hth
JOEY
iambrb
Well-known member
Re: trumpeter kv-2
Thanks gang! I am leaning hard towards a white-washed green. Here are a few pics, but i have been stymied by life this week - no real work done! Ah well...at least I got the running ear underway:
Here, you can see a distinct seam either side of the front glacias. Although there is something similar in the pics referenced above, I do not think it that large, and as such, I am going to 'fix' that I think with some sprue, making weld seams:
Here si my real dilemma. When installing the lift eyes for these rear covers, I had at least two depart for parts unknown! You can only see oneof the like 8 installed! they are absolutely tiny, so I feel that I can come up with something there, but man, what a pain in the neck this part has been:
So anyway, I was away most of the weekend, and as you can see, my two favorite kitties are wanting an early bedtime - I will get more into it this week, y'all have a great one!
Thanks gang! I am leaning hard towards a white-washed green. Here are a few pics, but i have been stymied by life this week - no real work done! Ah well...at least I got the running ear underway:
Here, you can see a distinct seam either side of the front glacias. Although there is something similar in the pics referenced above, I do not think it that large, and as such, I am going to 'fix' that I think with some sprue, making weld seams:
Here si my real dilemma. When installing the lift eyes for these rear covers, I had at least two depart for parts unknown! You can only see oneof the like 8 installed! they are absolutely tiny, so I feel that I can come up with something there, but man, what a pain in the neck this part has been:
So anyway, I was away most of the weekend, and as you can see, my two favorite kitties are wanting an early bedtime - I will get more into it this week, y'all have a great one!
iambrb
Well-known member
Re: trumpeter kv-2
thanks! I am familiar with the term Highboy, was actually wondering about that!
If I would hve knoe the Mighty IRON MIKE had built this I would have gone wtih something eles - I am intimidated!
Hope to get an hour in on this and break into the A-37 tonight!
thanks! I am familiar with the term Highboy, was actually wondering about that!
If I would hve knoe the Mighty IRON MIKE had built this I would have gone wtih something eles - I am intimidated!
Hope to get an hour in on this and break into the A-37 tonight!
iambrb
Well-known member
Re: trumpeter kv-2
Very Good, John Belushi, my favorite!
here is where I am - I will put more time in it over the weekend, but it is coming along OK
I have the metal barrel but I may try the kit barrel just to see how it looks, c-ain't hurt nuttin'.
Also for kicks:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbpZX1u07z4&feature=related
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxSdRcXMRyY&feature=related
I think that 2nd is really a T-e4
Very Good, John Belushi, my favorite!
here is where I am - I will put more time in it over the weekend, but it is coming along OK
I have the metal barrel but I may try the kit barrel just to see how it looks, c-ain't hurt nuttin'.
Also for kicks:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbpZX1u07z4&feature=related
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxSdRcXMRyY&feature=related
I think that 2nd is really a T-e4
Re: trumpeter kv-2
iambrb
Well-known member
Re: trumpeter kv-2
OK, here is the latest:
I think I am about at the point that I am ready to paint, then do final assembly. Iron Mike, is this how you did it when you built this kit?
Without the fenders, you really get an idea as to how narrow and tall this thing was! Must have been VERY cumbersome on sloped terrain!
Well, I need to jump on the little A-37 I am supposed to have already started on. Will get some more done soon...'till then!
OK, here is the latest:
I think I am about at the point that I am ready to paint, then do final assembly. Iron Mike, is this how you did it when you built this kit?
Without the fenders, you really get an idea as to how narrow and tall this thing was! Must have been VERY cumbersome on sloped terrain!
Well, I need to jump on the little A-37 I am supposed to have already started on. Will get some more done soon...'till then!
Re: trumpeter kv-2
Looks fine Bruce...
Looks fine Bruce...
Iron Mike
Master At Arms And Resident Curmudgeon
Re: trumpeter kv-2
Hey Bruce! Everybody has a method of getting a model covered with paint, looks like you're about ready. I painted the lower hull, undersides of the fenders, road wheels and sprockets, then also painted the track sections. I installed the road wheels et al, then put the fenders on, masked the tracks with a piece of glossy paper torn from an old magazine. I always shoot my turrets separately, feels like you get better coverage that way. I would suggest you make your grab bars from copper or brass wire, the kit ones are a bit fragile and have two seams that need cleanup. Strip the insulation off a chunk of electric wire, it's soft and bends easily. Holler at me if you have questions, keep going!
Hey Bruce! Everybody has a method of getting a model covered with paint, looks like you're about ready. I painted the lower hull, undersides of the fenders, road wheels and sprockets, then also painted the track sections. I installed the road wheels et al, then put the fenders on, masked the tracks with a piece of glossy paper torn from an old magazine. I always shoot my turrets separately, feels like you get better coverage that way. I would suggest you make your grab bars from copper or brass wire, the kit ones are a bit fragile and have two seams that need cleanup. Strip the insulation off a chunk of electric wire, it's soft and bends easily. Holler at me if you have questions, keep going!
iambrb
Well-known member
Re: trumpeter kv-2
Thanks Mikey, I think I am going to do that very thang!
I looked and looked, and decided nothing this much of a behemoth could be driven far without damage to the fenders, so here is mine:
I feel bit 'ill' (cough-cough), and I am sure I cannot make it to work tomorrow! No TV here, whatever am I going to do to bide my time? he-he-he.....................
Thanks Mikey, I think I am going to do that very thang!
I looked and looked, and decided nothing this much of a behemoth could be driven far without damage to the fenders, so here is mine:
I feel bit 'ill' (cough-cough), and I am sure I cannot make it to work tomorrow! No TV here, whatever am I going to do to bide my time? he-he-he.....................
Gunfighter45
Member
Re: trumpeter kv-2
" Gee Wally, those fenders look swell! "
Did you heat and bend them?
" Gee Wally, those fenders look swell! "
Did you heat and bend them?