HL KV-1 sized up with other 1/16 tanks

[bowlman]

Here you go here is the size of the KV-1 with other tanks

Jimmy

[Matdragon]

nice one thanks Jimmy

[tankman]

Sweet
Alan

[Mackem]

That is a nice looking tank. They have even given it loose tracks.
Think I might have to get one. 

Cheers
John

[BREL]

looks good to me, but as I am well over budget for this month, I will not be getting one just yet

[bowlman]

Already found something for everyone to change on the HL KV-1 if they would like on the real KV-1 the exhaust comes out the two exhaust pipes on engine deck just behind the turret HL put a hole behind the rear of the tank and you can see the smoker hose . 

Thanks
Jimmy

[tankmad]

Thats a good selection of tanks you have there Jimmy to compare it to 
Stevie

[bowlman]

Thanks Stevie .

Ok found a problem area on the HL KV-1 the Idler post the wheel screws into is a week point and when HL built the tank they over tighten the screw for the Idler wheel and snapped off one of the wheel post on mine I know of one other person with same problem but its an easy fix pick up at hardware store a shoulder bolt that has a longer shaft and drill out the post and bolt with a washer and lock nut this looks like if someone wanted to they could make a spring loaded adjustable idler system for this area .

Thanks
Jimmy

[vonrundstedt]

Looks good, shame about the short cummings you found, still, food for thought.

[bowlman]

Others have found that the placement of the springs for the suspension is lacking also and the gun recoil will half recoil just like the WSN T-34 after switching to HL electronics  my HL Stug has not done this and they both have the Rx-18 so who can say but when parts for the Tamiya KV-1 comes available switch to the lower hull and electronics and see how it works then .

Jimmy