1/35-Russia KV-1 model 1942 Lightweight Cast Turret

[Sergio]

Hi Guys
I start my second military tank built inspired by Wilder's You tube channel

Kit: by Trumpeter
Track: Friulmodel
Gun Barrel: ABER 76.2
Fenders: DIY homemade!
Other: Some Rundom PE by Eduarc

[Sergio]

I've started by modifying the turret.

[digger303]

Nice cast texture. I like the trumpeter kv tanks.

[Sergio]

some progress

[d6mst0]

Nice solder work, that should hold real nice.

[Sergio]

Turret done

[privatepete]

Hi some great skills on show , love the weld seams and brass work all top notch, I will follow your progress with interest.
Pete

[Sergio]

thank You very much guys

[jjab99]

The KV1 is a strange looking tank and in my book that's a good thing and I really like it. Great work.

[Sergio]

some little upgrade on my Kv1 model

[Tiger213]

WOW! I love the changes you made - especially the texture on the turret. What did you use?

Keep posting, I look forward seeing this beast in colour

[Sergio]

WOW! I love the changes you made - especially the texture on the turret. What did you use?

Keep posting, I look forward seeing this beast in colour

Hi Tiger213
For the casting turret texture I've used two different method combined:
1) Soft massage with Dremel round burs in different size. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZnb1aRQ8TI You can use it also bended burs if you prefer...You have just to scrub it a little to make it less aggressive on plastic. In the end I like to give a soft touch of acetone or Tamiya extra thin cement in order to smooth everything
2) Tamiya Putty mixed with acetone dumped on the turret with an old brush. Note: Mr. Surfacer 1000 work it as well, but the method with putty and acetone works better for me. it seems to me it give me a much better control.

Finally I've made some various size hole with an hot needle, randomly on the turret surface

Stay tuned for more upgrade soon!

[Tiger213]

Thanks you for a detailed info, mate, it is worth trying, as the result is splendid

[Sergio]

Here we are with a little new step.

[digger303]

Here we are with a little new step.

pic's not showing , would love to see them

[Sergio]

my apologies...now is ok

[Sergio]

Last modification and Tracks assembly...now My Kv1 is ready for painting. I'm very happy with the final result! it look great

[Sergio]

ready for paint work

[privatepete]

Very nice,clean and detailed build well done.

[SergioSolo]

Looks great! Very detailed

[Sergio]

Very nice,clean and detailed build well done.

Thank You very much mate

Looks great! Very detailed

Thanks Sergio..love your YouTube channel

[Sergio]

Update



DIY markings

after 2 filters + 1 pinwash + chipping

[SergioSolo]

Top notch work! Your attention to detail is inspiring

[Sergio]

Top notch work! Your attention to detail is inspiring

Thank You for kind words Sergio!

[Fridgy]

WOW
looks great Sergio!

[Tiger213]

WOW, I love the chipping and the overall worn effect. Well done, so far!

[leander]

very nice work! those kv kits from trumpeter are already amazing (and cheap!) kits.
but with the adding of additional detail and nice painting you made it look outstanding!

[OneSmallStep1966]

This is great and your painting is very impressive. Looking forward to seeing it completed

[digger303]

impressive...

[Sergio]

Hi guys thank you very much....to everyone of you

[Sergio]

first layer of rusty

[Tiger213]

OMFG, that looks amazing!!!

what "rust" did you use? looks life-like.

[Sergio]

OMFG, that looks amazing!!!

what "rust" did you use? looks life-like.

Hi thank You for comment
I've mainly used the mig streaking grime A.MIG-1203 + highlighting with a mix of 80% light brown and %20 bright yellow oil paint.

[Sergio]

mud complete!

[Sergio]

FINISHED... just two imperfections to correct and antenna... but i'm pretty happy with my Kv1