Re: Possible KV-1 mod

Mackem · Post by **Mackem** » Tue May 19, 2009 11:08 am

So both Tamiya and HL have released versions of the KV-1.
The HL version is the early 1941 model with bolt on armour and the Tamiya is a slightly later version with welded armour. Neither of these vehicles were particularly effective or reliable and were destroyed or abandoned in large numbers.

There is hope though, with the turret from a WSN T34-85 and a bit of work, it should be possible to create the KV-IS. This would give us a tank that was a match for the German Tigers & Panthers and was the prequel to the excellent IS/JS tank series. ( Hope some of the aftermarket lads are reading this ).

Here's a pic.
Cheers
John

tankman · Post by **tankman** » Tue May 19, 2009 12:33 pm

Nice one John. Look's like a cool modification and better looking than a standard KV1 in my humble opinion. All the best for now
Alan

Rivetcounter · Post by **Rivetcounter** » Tue May 19, 2009 1:04 pm

I thought that the KV85 turret was a different shape to the T34/85

BeeKay · Post by **BeeKay** » Tue May 19, 2009 9:45 pm

Hi John, that turret looks exactly like the one on the WSN T34 to me. Mmmmmm possibilities......

Mackem · Post by **Mackem** » Tue May 19, 2009 11:33 pm

Rivetcounter wrote: I thought that the KV85 turret was a different shape to the T34/85

Hi Rivet, You're right it is slightly different, but I did say a little work would be needed.

John

Ex_Pat_Tanker · Post by **Ex_Pat_Tanker** » Wed May 20, 2009 12:18 am

I did look at grafting the t34's hull MG 'blister' onto the turret side, but that wouldn't quite cut it - the turret rear is not flat on the KV85

Maybe a bit of sculpting with Miliput might do the trick?

Mackem · Post by **Mackem** » Wed May 20, 2009 12:42 am

Hi Mart, yep, there is a slight slope. Some milliput and a dremmel will sort that out though.

Here's a pic of the beasty in combat showing the turret rear.

Cheers
John

Ex_Pat_Tanker · Post by **Ex_Pat_Tanker** » Wed May 20, 2009 12:50 am

And some plans...

Mackem · Post by **Mackem** » Wed May 20, 2009 12:57 am

Looks like we have the same book Mart.

John

Ex_Pat_Tanker · Post by **Ex_Pat_Tanker** » Wed May 20, 2009 2:49 am

or atleast the same website scanned it in...