Step into the ring KV1
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.
Tamiya 1/16 KV1
Tamiya 1/16 KV1
Decided to treat myself to a new tank after selling some other projects and unmade kits.
Step into the ring KV1
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.
Step into the ring KV1
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.
Last edited by Ad Lav on Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:42 am, edited 2 times in total.
Re: New tank for the new year!
Obligatory box shots
Re: New tank for the new year!
Thanks Simon.
Slowly collecting parts and info for this build. Some stuff I need to order from the U.S.
Slowly collecting parts and info for this build. Some stuff I need to order from the U.S.
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jtracks
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Re: New tank for the new year!
I'll be following along on your build, often thought about the Tamiya KV-1 for myself.
Joe
Re: Tamiya KV1 up armoured tri tone camouflage
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
Reinforcing bar turned up from mitosal.
Decided on a specific KV1 - up armoured panels and tri tone camouflage.
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
Tell us more about this reinforcing bar, is it a chassis brace?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
Reinforcing bar turned up from mitosal.
Decided on a specific KV1 - up armoured panels and tri tone camouflage.
Joe
Re: Tamiya KV1 up armoured tri tone camouflage
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.
Should stiffen the front as the KV is rear sprocket driven.
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jtracks
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Re: Tamiya KV1 up armoured tri tone camouflage
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.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.
Joe
Re: Tamiya KV1 up armoured tri tone camouflage
My Tamiya Leopard and Tiger have no reinforcing bars, never seen a twisted chassis on them though. Looks simple enough to fit.
