Global Scale Modeller

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!)

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!

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.)

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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!

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).

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

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

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!

Looking good mate.

Ooo, I like this!

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

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.

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

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.

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

Thanks mate!

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

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

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!

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.

Absolutely amazing job on the mighty KV-2

Keep up the good work, buddy!


Tommy

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

Awesome work!

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

Thanks a lot guys!

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!

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

Excellent job.

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

Fantastic

Thanks a lot guys.

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

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.

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.

Unbelievable weathering skills.

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