Soviet Tank Build GB Chat

[Lee Drennen]

Guys after thinking it over I might be changing my mind on what Tank and Scale to build Stay Tuned.

[Mini Me]

Hi Group Builders, Here's what I'm looking at for my entry........I tore one down so's not to be disqualified for starting with a completed model. If it's alright I think I'll build two of these at the same time, sort of a group-group build. Both are identical even though the boxing is different. I thought it might be fun to do one as a Rooskie version and the other as a captured one in Kraut service......

[Lee Drennen]

Hi Group Builders, Here's what I'm looking at for my entry........I tore one down so's not to be disqualified for starting with a completed model. If it's alright I think I'll build two of these at the same time, sort od a group-group build. Both are identical even though the boxing is different. I thought it might be fun to do one as a Rooskie version and the other as a captured one in Kraut service......[ATTACH=CONFIG]n1166381[/ATTACH]

Nice Rick any Figs??? If so can we see them?

[Lee Drennen]

Ok here’s my New selection

1/48 Tamiya Russian Heavy Tank KV-1 (w/ Applique Armor)

[David Lovell]

Ok here’s my New selection

1/48 Tamiya Russian Heavy Tank KV-1 (w/ Applique Armor)
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Great choice Lee ,I built the Hobbyboss 1/48 version when I first started back in the hobby ,dont know why 1/48 is treated like a poor relative I think perhaps the reason I don't go there is more to do with subject matter than the kits themselves (same old same old ie III IV T's KV'S sorry Bob stugs). Me I'm keeping my powder dry till closer the time I've a few bits coming over on the extremely slow Polish postal system wich might make the starting line(don't hold breath) if not there's always the stash but that usually means na don't fancy that ill buy something. Dave

[JR]

Nice model Lee.

[Mini Me]

Nice Rick any Figs??? If so can we see them?

Yeah Lee, I got figs too.....got to dig 'em out of the stash.....will post 'em up tomorrow :thumb2:

[Lee Drennen]

Yeah Lee, I got figs too.....got to dig 'em out of the stash.....will post 'em up tomorrow :thumb2:

Sweet

[Lee Drennen]

Nice model Lee.

I was thinking of you last year when o bought it thought it would be more Appropriate for this build has more parts and pretty sure it will go together easy.

[Lee Drennen]

Great choice Lee ,I built the Hobbyboss 1/48 version when I first started back in the hobby ,dont know why 1/48 is treated like a poor relative I think perhaps the reason I don't go there is more to do with subject matter than the kits themselves (same old same old ie III IV T's KV'S sorry Bob stugs). Me I'm keeping my powder dry till closer the time I've a few bits coming over on the extremely slow Polish postal system wich might make the starting line(don't hold breath) if not there's always the stash but that usually means na don't fancy that ill buy something. Dave

Thanks Dave I’ve looked at the Hobby Boss kit many times I like the Artwork but I seen this one and knew it probably would build easier. 1/48 has always treated me great yeah there’s less subjects but what I like I can see and handle them better and I can put a Aircraft with it also if desired.

[Tim Marlow]

Well, I’ve been to the LHS and picked my victim. They never had my first or second choices, in fact, not much Russian stuff at all. Anyway, the KV seems to already be well covered.

I came away with this though….,

it’s on a KV chassis, but is a failed SP gun variant. Apparently it was fitted with two 45mm guns and a 76mm gun……God knows why :tongue-out3:
Should be a little different though.

[Lee Drennen]

Well, I’ve been to the LHS and picked my victim. They never had my first or second choices, in fact, not much Russian stuff at all. Anyway, the KV seems to already be well covered.

I came away with this though….,
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it’s on a KV chassis, but is a failed SP gun variant. Apparently it was fitted with two 45mm guns and a 76mm gun……God knows why :tongue-out3:
Should be a little different though.

Very nice Tim I really like the Boxart looks very cold. You can never get enough KVs in my book

[Mini Me]

Big jump up from figgie painting Tim............looks a fun project and as you say, a bit different. Rick H.

[BattleshipBob]

Just wondering what my dear friend Bob the Stug is going to do, will he force himself to enter and bathe in the elixir 4BO .:smiling3::smiling3::smiling3::smiling3::smiling3 ::nerd: Can't wait for this .

Sorry to dissapoint a few of you but folks not for me with a lot of StuGs and ships to get on with and far more important Julies dad being very poorly in hospital my mind is elsewhere

[Tim Marlow]

Big jump up from figgie painting Tim............looks a fun project and as you say, a bit different. Rick H.

I’ve made tanks before Rick, though nothing as big as this, and at least the painting will be easier………my biggest tank previous to this was a Panther for an old MM group build. I might look for a commander figure though LOL…..