Trumpeter KV-2 "Big Turret" 1/35

[Guest]

Matija,
The Trumpeter KV-1s are just as good! Simple builds, with well fitting parts. I've got the Trumpeter SU-152 in my stash, same running gear - I am tempted to go and dig it out........
Dave

I wanted to get the ISU-152

[Guest]

Some photos on daylight. This thing is coming along very good. Parts are awesome, the fit is also great. Did a quick test fit of the turret and this thing is huge.

[Guest]

Some more work is done and a few details are up. I was playing a bit with the fenders to make them look worn. I rhink I did it good. Any advice?
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[Dave Ward]

Matiya,
you can crumple the fenders by applying heat - I've used an electric soldering iron - don't touch the plastic, just hold it close enough to soften the plastic, then press the soft bits with a metal rod, it takes a bit of time and patience - I've seen it done with a gas torch, but that is fraught with danger!
Seeing your KV has inspired me to get out my SU-152 - I'll be starting that as a blog soon
Dave

[Guest]

Matiya,
you can crumple the fenders by applying heat - I've used an electric soldering iron - don't touch the plastic, just hold it close enough to soften the plastic, then press the soft bits with a metal rod, it takes a bit of time and patience - I've seen it done with a gas torch, but that is fraught with danger!
Seeing your KV has inspired me to get out my SU-152 - I'll be starting that as a blog soon
Dave

That is nice to hear, should I deform the rear fenders too? I can't find any photos from real life

[Guest]

I wouldn’t do too much in that respect — not more than you did on the front edges, anyway. You can always be sure there were tanks without dents, after all

[Steve Jones]

Without dent's Jakko?? Surely not. All my tanks have dents:smiling5::smiling3::smiling2:

Here are some rear shots Matija. As you can see the rear fenders should not be as damaged as the front. However it looks like you can have fun with that panel above the towing eyes.:thumb2:

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[Guest]

Without dent's Jakko?? Surely not. All my tanks have dents:smiling5::smiling3::smiling2:

Here are some rear shots Matija. As you can see the rear fenders should not be as damaged as the front. However it looks like you can have fun with that panel above the towing eyes.:thumb2:

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Very nice, thank you very much. Time for a fender bender.

[Guest]

Without dent's Jakko??

Well, they must have been dent-free at some point, like just before rolling out the factory …

[Guest]

So the back side has been done. I think I might have overdone it a bit...
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[Dave Ward]

That looks OK to me - 50 odd tons of tank versus a bit of sheet steel? No contest!
Dave

[Guest]

That looks OK to me - 50 odd tons of tank versus a bit of sheet steel? No contest!
Dave

Thank you

[Guest]

How do my tracks look?

[Dave Ward]

Matija,
looks good as a base coat, later a few darker washes, and metallic highlights will show the detail, but best to do this after final track assembly
Dave

[Si Benson]

Matija,
An awesome looking tank! Look forward to more progress pics :thumb2: