In a fit of madness... KV2

[jonh]

I decided to try a bit of modeling proper and decided to convert a KV2 captured turret to a Russian turret. Been done many times I know but I wanted a relatively easy project to start with. I filled in the German cupola hole with 1.5mm plasticard, did a bit of filling and sanding and this is the result. Primer arrived this morning so I got it primed. Not perfect by a long way but I hope it looks ok(ish)......

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[Jimster]

Looks as if you did an excellent job. I can’t see any signs of your modification at all! That’s a skill I need to work on.

[Exhibitedbrute]

Looks like a Russian kv turret to me

[jonh]

Ah well - first mistake made. I just looked at a drawing of the turret and realized (noticed) that the right hand periscope is not in fact inline with the left hand and should be in a more rearwards position - cut it off and start again time!

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[midlife306]

Don’t worry, we all have “Doh!” Moments lol


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[jonh]

Don’t worry, we all have “Doh!” Moments lol

I just can't figure out how I missed noticing that (what an xyz??? I am)- ah well. At least it is an easy fix.

[jonh]

Ah - that's better (I hope). That will teach me to RTFN in future.....

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[jonh]

A bit more progress:
Have installed the electronics in the hull and turret:

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I wanted a power switch behind the rear door in the turret but the slip ring wiring was not of a gauge suitable to carry the required current so I installed a relay in the hull in order to greatly reduce the current through the slip ring wires.
Here is a rather boring pic of the inside of the upper deck:

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Probably even more boring - a pic of the upper deck in primer:

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I have also adapted the standard unit recoil to use a servo recoil.

[PainlessWolf]

Good Morning!
Not boring to me. The KV-2 is one of my favorite tanks and you are doing a bang up job with this one. Following along.
regards,
Painless

[jonh]

Thank you Painless.