Object 704 ?????? 704
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 2:31 pm
I have always wanted to do one of these, they are in World of Tanks, and although it never got beyond the prototype, it is an awesome looking tank destroyer. Strictly speaking it is based on the IS2 & IS3, but as these are not readily available I have ordered a complete metal late version KV1 lower hull, along with low steel ratio gearboxes, and metal tracks.
The entire upper hull will be 3D printed.
It might look fairly easy, all flat panels etc, but getting all of the panels to line up was a complete pain. The mantlet likewise. I looked at numerous photo's of the real thing, rendered models, and all sorts of scale models, and I don't think I found one that is a 100% match with the original. I can therefore rest easy that no one can say 'that's not right',
I have done the citadel and barrel etc, but need the lower hull in my grubby paws before I can check I have the dimensions to match it, and before I can start on the rear deck.
The entire upper hull will be 3D printed.
It might look fairly easy, all flat panels etc, but getting all of the panels to line up was a complete pain. The mantlet likewise. I looked at numerous photo's of the real thing, rendered models, and all sorts of scale models, and I don't think I found one that is a 100% match with the original. I can therefore rest easy that no one can say 'that's not right',

I have done the citadel and barrel etc, but need the lower hull in my grubby paws before I can check I have the dimensions to match it, and before I can start on the rear deck.