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Re: Tamiya 1/16 KV1
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2016 9:41 pm
by Ad Lav
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.
Re: Tamiya 1/16 KV1
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 9:19 pm
by Ad Lav
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.

Re: Tamiya 1/16 KV1
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 9:42 pm
by Ad Lav
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.
Re: Tamiya 1/16 KV1
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 10:09 pm
by Ad Lav
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.
Re: Tamiya 1/16 KV1
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 10:34 pm
by Ad Lav
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.
Re: Tamiya 1/16 KV1
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 10:43 pm
by Ad Lav
Look forward to it
A good figure finishes a tank off.
Can't find a Japanese tanker for my Tiger!
Re: Tamiya 1/16 KV1
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2016 2:05 am
by Ad Lav
Nice one Paul, I'll have a look later

Re: Tamiya 1/16 KV1
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2016 10:24 pm
by Ad Lav
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!!

Re: Tamiya 1/16 KV1
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2016 10:39 pm
by jtracks
Very nice, the more I see, the more I want.
Re: Tamiya 1/16 KV1
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:27 pm
by Ad Lav
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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