Tamiya 1/16 KV1

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Tamiya 1/16 KV1

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Decided to treat myself to a new tank after selling some other projects and unmade kits.

Step into the ring KV1 :D

Plans for this one are some schumo upgrades, an idler support bar and other bits.

Not sure on a colour scheme yet but not in any rush.

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Re: New tank for the new year!

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Obligatory box shots :D

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Re: New tank for the new year!

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Thanks Simon.

Slowly collecting parts and info for this build. Some stuff I need to order from the U.S.
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Re: New tank for the new year!

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I'll be following along on your build, often thought about the Tamiya KV-1 for myself.
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Re: Tamiya KV1 up armoured tri tone camouflage

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Not slot happened recently, been waiting for stuff to arrive, then suddenly realised I didn't pay for the up armoured kit hence why it never turned up lol :D

Reinforcing bar turned up from mitosal.

Decided on a specific KV1 - up armoured panels and tri tone camouflage.
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Re: Tamiya KV1 up armoured tri tone camouflage

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Ad Lav wrote:Not slot happened recently, been waiting for stuff to arrive, then suddenly realised I didn't pay for the up armoured kit hence why it never turned up lol :D

Reinforcing bar turned up from mitosal.

Decided on a specific KV1 - up armoured panels and tri tone camouflage.
Tell us more about this reinforcing bar, is it a chassis brace?
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The reinforcing bar/chassis brace (photo to follow) is an Impact item from Mitosal. Some KV owners have had chassis twist due to lack of a reinforcing bar where the idlers are. Simple and cheap part made by a reputable company for the Tamiya kit.

Should stiffen the front as the KV is rear sprocket driven.
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Ad Lav wrote:The reinforcing bar/chassis brace (photo to follow) is an Impact item from Mitosal. Some KV owners have had chassis twist due to lack of a reinforcing bar where the idlers are. Simple and cheap part made by a reputable company for the Tamiya kit.

Should stiffen the front as the KV is rear sprocket driven.
Thanks Ad Lav, I've a few Tamiya tanks, all of which have some stiffing devices attached. Mostly in the gear box area and idler area.
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Re: Tamiya KV1 up armoured tri tone camouflage

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My Tamiya Leopard and Tiger have no reinforcing bars, never seen a twisted chassis on them though. Looks simple enough to fit.
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