kv 85 build

[Dragon245]

First off BIG THANKS to SASSGRUNT mike that ref info was a god send, finally got the parts together for my 85 build or so I thought. Went for the profiline kit from asiatam, Opinion so far NOT IMPRESSED! think the mould is getting old fit is poor and detail missing and the turret front was missing! admittedly asia were on the ball and sent one through, only to find its way too small!!! also Im down 3 fuel tanks so Ive emailed them with pics but we will see

[Dragon245]

didnt get a reply from the suppliers so just cracked on
gutted the hull then cleaned the upper hull and moved the turret ring forward

[Dragon245]

the engine deck, first issue sides do not fit , so the top and bottom wont close, so fettled them in. then found the engine deck and rear plate are too narrow, so had to add fillets to both to get to fit 2 evenings later I think I've got it.Also started to on the turret fit heres a first look as it will look

[PainlessWolf]

Dragon,
You are off to a fine start! Hybrid builds are extra work ( a lot in some cases ) but sooooo very worth it when completed. ;o)
regards,
Painless

[Giganaut]

which gun are you going to equip it with?

[Dragon245]

your right there painless, Im going for the 85mm , same as t34/85

[ALPHA]

My deepest condolences Dragon.....That IS a rather awful turret ....kind of makes me think it came from the Mr Potato Head factory

With that said....It'll be fun to see how this one turns out...if worse comes to worse...you can always add it to your Flinstones Tank Collection

Happy Holidays to you and yours Dragon...and please pass that along to Fynsdad

ALPHA

[Dragon245]

its a thought alpha will pass on seasons greetings to frank

[ALPHA]

its a thought alpha will pass on seasons greetings to frank

Thanks Dragon.....Any progress on this build

ALPHA

[Dragon245]

small steps, hope to get enough done to post shortly