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kv 85 build
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 10:22 pm
by Dragon245
First off BIG THANKS to SASSGRUNT mike that ref info was a god send, finally got the parts together for my 85 build or so I thought. Went for the profiline kit from asiatam, Opinion so far NOT IMPRESSED! think the mould is getting old fit is poor and detail missing and the turret front was missing! admittedly asia were on the ball and sent one through, only to find its way too small!!! also Im down 3 fuel tanks so Ive emailed them with pics but we will see
Re: kv 85 build
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 10:24 pm
by Dragon245
didnt get a reply from the suppliers so just cracked on
gutted the hull then cleaned the upper hull and moved the turret ring forward
Re: kv 85 build
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 10:26 pm
by Dragon245
the engine deck, first issue sides do not fit , so the top and bottom wont close, so fettled them in. then found the engine deck and rear plate are too narrow, so had to add fillets to both to get to fit
2 evenings later I think I've got it.Also started to on the turret fit heres a first look as it will look
Re: kv 85 build
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 10:40 pm
by PainlessWolf
Dragon,
You are off to a fine start! Hybrid builds are extra work ( a lot in some cases ) but sooooo very worth it when completed. ;o)
regards,
Painless
Re: kv 85 build
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 11:14 pm
by Giganaut
which gun are you going to equip it with?
Re: kv 85 build
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 7:35 am
by Dragon245
your right there painless, Im going for the 85mm , same as t34/85
Re: kv 85 build
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 10:13 pm
by ALPHA
My deepest condolences Dragon.....That IS a rather awful turret ....kind of makes me think it came from the Mr Potato Head factory
With that said....It'll be fun to see how this one turns out...if worse comes to worse...you can always add it to your Flinstones Tank Collection
Happy Holidays to you and yours Dragon...and please pass that along to Fynsdad
ALPHA
Re: kv 85 build
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 7:18 pm
by Dragon245
its a thought alpha will pass on seasons greetings to frank
Re: kv 85 build
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 7:34 pm
by ALPHA
Dragon245 wrote:its a thought alpha will pass on seasons greetings to frank
Thanks Dragon.....Any progress on this build
ALPHA
Re: kv 85 build
Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2015 7:57 pm
by Dragon245
small steps, hope to get enough done to post shortly