Trumpeter 1/35 WW2 Russian KV-5 Super Heavy Tank

[stillp]

They certainly do. What paint did you use Ron?
Pete

[spanner570]

Thanks fellas.

Pete, the paint is left over Vallejo Air 'Aluminium'

By accident, I squirted far too much out of the bottle for another paint job I'm working on, so rather than fart about putting it back in the bottle, I coated these tracks with it. A sort of 'impromptu primer' I have yet to attack the track painting proper like.

[grumpa]

Great kit and great work as always :thumb2:

Jim.

[Mini Me]

570, you got my attention when you mentioned a glue substitute for CA could you please tell me exactly what it's called and who the manufacturer is.....I like the idea of being able to faff about with the etch to get it into final position.
Yours,
Mr. Stickumup

[Jim R]

Hi Ron
It is looking very good.
Jim

[Si Benson]

Very neat and tidy building Mr 570, hadn’t realised quite what a massive beast this was!

Now I have to admit i was iniItaly shocked to see you using fancy la-de-da PE....I’d of expected a bit of 2x4 nailed in place to be honest! :smiling5:

[Richard48]

Very very nice Ron.Really neat and tidy indeed.
Rich

[spanner570]

Thanks chaps, much appreciated.

Rick. I glued the P.E. on with UHU General purpose glue. It's in a yellow tooth paste type box. Make sure you rough up the brass contact surface with a bit of fine sand paper or similar before applying the glue.
I know people will argue that it's not as good as c.a., it isn't. But which mumpty would keep tugging at a glued part to see if the joint was strong enough? If applicable, members please feel free to fill in the space with your name..........................

If the bond is strong enough, it's good enough. That will do me. I ain't going to mess with the part after it's fixed, that's for sure.

Simon. I hate p.e. with a passion. Unfortunately, as there was no plastic equivalent in the kit, I had no choice but to use the stuff.

Thanks again for all your encouraging comments boys.

Update.....
The turret is built. a no nonsense, no frills, straight forward design. Excellent fit.






Yer' man again!


Cheers.
Ron

[Mini Me]

Thanks 570......turret looks the bomb. what calibre gun is that sir?

[JR]

Thanks from me as well 570 I was going to ask about the glue then read Ricks post. I have some in stock so will try when the next lot of PE goes onto the T34.

Ivan Raceisky.
Cut and shunt dept Stalingrad Factory.

[spanner570]

Thanks Rick and 453.

Thanks 570......turret looks the bomb. what calibre gun is that sir?

Rick, it was supposed to have a 107mm cal. gun. The tank itself never reached the production stage.

Cheers.
Ron

[Lee Drennen]

Ron looks very good

[Lee Drennen]

You gotta love those swoopy Rooskie tailpipes! Steady as she goes.......nice job on the etch. I don't often get the chance to play around with etched parts in my scale. Just as well.....I have a particular dislike for CA...can't seem to get it to go where it needs to be...sort of like herding cats. Right, what's next 570?

Rick. Those are Russian “Laker Pipes”

[Isitme]

Ron,
Looks very good.
Ignore those heretics that keep making obtuse comments and showing you pics of their shed with matching spade and cutter type thingy handles.
Mike.

[spanner570]

Thanks chaps.
More progress....




I've brushed on some light green for an undercoat. This will give me a bit of streaking when I brush on the Russian Green.






Those long track skirt things still to fix.

Cheers.
Ron