Trumpeter 1:35, KV-2

Post by **wavelet** » Tue Jun 21, 2016 3:19 pm

Trumpeter 1:35, Russian KV-2 Tank (#00312)

OOB + RBmodels metal gun barrel (35B44)

It will be built as a vehicle from the 2nd production batch of 100 KV-2 Model 1940s, manufactured in May-June 1941.

(Features: Late type stowage boxes will be used and placed in correct fender positions, late pattern tow cables and late pattern radiator intake screens will be used, central inspection port will be omitted, etc.)

Since the barrel is approximately 3mm too short, it will be replaced by an RB-Model metal gun barrel (35B44). (I would have preferred a Jordi Rubio (TG-79) metal gun barrel, but I couldn't get one!)

Post by **wavelet** » Tue Jun 21, 2016 3:28 pm

Very fast build, nice and crisp details. It requires some care in removing the flash in some delicate parts and needs filler in few places. Very enjoyable build. Highly recommended!

Post by **wavelet** » Tue Jun 21, 2016 3:38 pm

The rough edges on the turret have been enhanced and added in the missing places. Also added on the lower hull.
(Just used tamiya cement, the orange box, and the tip of #11 xacto knife.)

Post by **spock1701** » Tue Jun 21, 2016 3:43 pm

Looks great so far, wavelet. Boy, that thing was big.

Post by **wavelet** » Tue Jun 21, 2016 3:51 pm

The fenders and wheels have been temporarily placed, the machine gun barrels have been drilled out, connection to the horn has been made, and the gun metal barrel has been attached.

Post by **wavelet** » Tue Jun 21, 2016 4:06 pm

The tracks have been cleaned (mr dissolved putty has been used for the ejector pin marks, then lightly sanded), and have been carefully placed on the wheels. Once dry, they will be removed (2 pieces in each side) - painting and weathering them separately.

Post by **wavelet** » Tue Jun 21, 2016 4:11 pm

Thanks a lot spock1701. Yep, they are big and ugly!
I'm thinking of a white camo. Let's see!

Post by **Madmattmodels89** » Tue Jun 21, 2016 5:07 pm

Great progress so far! I like the details and the big-o cannon! Keep it up

Post by **wavelet** » Tue Jun 21, 2016 6:18 pm

Madmattmodels89, thanks a lot. I enjoy it a lot so far.

Post by **wavelet** » Tue Jun 21, 2016 6:34 pm

Fenders and boxes have been glued. The tow cable (I will only include one) is not fixed yet. I will paint and weathering it separately.

I think I'm almost ready to apply some coats of primer!

Post by **wavelet** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:19 pm

The model was carefully cleaned (fingerprints, extra glue, etc.) with a cloth moistened with IPA (isopropyl alcohol) and the metal cannon was primed with mr. metal primer. Also, the fenders, in some places, were altered with the help of a chain nose plier.

Then (defying the heat!), I primed the whole model (Vallejo, Black) and applied the basic color (Vallejo, Russian Green, 4BO set).

Post by **Madmattmodels89** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 5:20 pm

I promise you the quality of your build and paint is making me want to build my T34/76!!! If I only knew I wouldn't spend money on aftermarket barrel tracks and PE parts lol

Post by **OneSmallStep1966** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:35 pm

You're doing a great job here and convinced me that I need to add a KV2 to my stash pile in the very near future.
Well done

Post by **wavelet** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:17 pm

Thanks a lot for your very nice comments. Hope to be able to post my progress soon.
I would also like to build the same kit with the Aber PE set, since you can do very realistic damages on the fenders and have some of the boxes open!

Post by **FuzzSquad** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 12:15 am

Looking good mate.

Post by **Augustus** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 2:02 am

Ooo, I like this!

Post by **Noobmodeler521** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 5:13 am

Looks like its coming together well so far!! Cant wait for the weathering to begin!

Post by **InitialProduction1** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 2:14 pm

Awesome build wavelet. That thing was a monster, in a stug B I'd have pooped myself

in a tiger I'd have prayed to see it,

again very cool build.

Post by **wavelet** » Sun Jun 26, 2016 7:05 pm

Thank you so much guys for your nice comments. Hoping to be able to upload some more progress on it next week.

Post by **wavelet** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:38 am

White Camo (4BO, Chipping Fluid, Matt White).

I'm satisfied!

Next Step: satin varnish, filters, paint rendering with enamel and acrylic colors (white, green), pin washes.

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Post by **RonBurgundy** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 12:51 pm

Wow, really nice looking winter wash. Great work on that monster.

Post by **wavelet** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 2:09 pm

Thanks mate!

Post by **OneSmallStep1966** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 9:25 pm

You're doing a cracking job on this and I'm really enjoying watching it come together.

Post by **Noobmodeler521** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:15 pm

Love that white wash you have put on, looks great. Is their a dio in the distant future??

Post by **wavelet** » Thu Jul 07, 2016 5:26 pm

Thanks a lot guys for your nice comments. I just finished the filters (grey for winter vehicles). More progress soon.

Noobmodeler521: I'll think about it!

Post by **wavelet** » Fri Jul 08, 2016 7:41 pm

Progress:

1) Matt varnish, filters, paint rendering with enamel and acrylic colors (white, green).

2) Satin varnish, pin washes, streaking grime effects.

Next Step: Chipping, oil mapping in selected areas.

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Post by **TommyKillander** » Fri Jul 08, 2016 9:08 pm

Absolutely amazing job on the mighty KV-2

Keep up the good work, buddy!

Tommy

Post by **wavelet** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:43 am

Thanks a lot mate! More progress soon, I hope! All the best.

Post by **AdamLuscombe** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 7:18 pm

Awesome work!

Post by **gustavlekstal** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 12:06 am

It's a beast! God work with streaking. Good luck on the rest

Post by **wavelet** » Fri Jul 15, 2016 4:11 pm

Thanks a lot guys!

Post by **wavelet** » Fri Jul 15, 2016 4:16 pm

Finished!

I had an accident with the plastic (link and length) tracks, so I couldn't help but to use the crap vinyl ones. In any case, it was just a practice kit for white camo, I learned many things, and hope to build a better one in the future with the Aber PE set and the Friulmodel metal tracks!.

Hope you like it!

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Post by **Thomas2542** » Fri Jul 15, 2016 4:29 pm

Looks great. Can't wait to see the next one you make.

Post by **Tomi** » Fri Jul 15, 2016 4:44 pm

Excellent job.

Post by **privatepete** » Fri Jul 15, 2016 4:47 pm

That look's fantastic those effects are really good if that was just a practice kit for white camo,I can not wait to see the real one so to speak

Post by **OneSmallStep1966** » Fri Jul 15, 2016 5:50 pm

Fantastic

Post by **wavelet** » Fri Jul 15, 2016 7:12 pm

Thanks a lot guys.

I've to think now of my next build....

Post by **InitialProduction1** » Sun Jul 17, 2016 12:37 pm

Awesome build. Love the very well used and worn look. on the kit itself, how did it go together? it looks like some filler but not sure, if that's putty filler to enhance weld seams, or fill gaps. Again great build.

Post by **wavelet** » Mon Jul 18, 2016 9:59 am

InitialProduction1, thanks a lot. I have explained what I did (filler, enhanced weld seams, missing weld seams,...) at the beginning of my post (first 3-4 posts). If you need any more info, please let me know. Cheers.

Post by **PrivateMansoor** » Sun Jul 24, 2016 4:06 am

Unbelievable weathering skills.

Post by **wavelet** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 2:52 pm

Many thanks PrivateMansoor. Very glad you like it. All the best mate!