Tamiya 1/16 KV1

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Not a problem, quite enjoying this one, not too hard, not to easy. Plenty to keep one interested.

I too am debating a panzer IV for my next build after selling my Hummer.

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More progress on the KV tonight - upper hull details done.

Nice hull mg and headlight. Painted behind the lense with silver paint to help reflect light.

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Upper hull completed now

That is my trusty Tamiya modelling magazine with an in depth build/review of the KV. Very handy. I have one for all the Tamiya tanks they built and reviewed apart from the new type 10.

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Thanks Simon, I've enjoyed this build so far. Shame Tamiya don't supply a commander figure and have the hatches working.

Hoping to get another TBU at some point. Currently got one in the Tiger, not going to bother battling the Leopard.

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That's great!! Look forward to the photos.

I've not added anything extra to this kit, apart from the idler support and brace. There's a bunch of things I'd like to buy but putting money to another tank instead lol

KV only has a single hatch in the turret, they have you fix it by using those rubber grommets. But sneaky seeing as the Tiger, Sherman, Pershing etc have moveable hatches.

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Look forward to it

A good figure finishes a tank off.

Can't find a Japanese tanker for my Tiger!

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Nice one Paul, I'll have a look later

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Got started on the turret steps tonight. Mantlet and barrel parts done so far, recoil and flash units added.

Quite a big boxy turret, not masses of space though.

Forgot how short the 76mm gun was!!

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Very nice, the more I see, the more I want.

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Turret coming together.

Elevation, flash and recoil units snug in that turret.

The boxy form of this beasty is apparent now!




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