Global Scale Modeller

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

I've started by modifying the turret.

Nice cast texture. I like the trumpeter kv tanks.

some progress

Nice solder work, that should hold real nice.

Turret done

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

thank You very much guys

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

some little upgrade on my Kv1 model

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

Tiger213 wrote: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!

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

Here we are with a little new step.

Sergio wrote:Here we are with a little new step.

pic's not showing , would love to see them

my apologies...now is ok

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

ready for paint work

Very nice,clean and detailed build well done.

Looks great! Very detailed

privatepete wrote:Very nice,clean and detailed build well done.

Thank You very much mate

Sergiotron wrote:Looks great! Very detailed

Thanks Sergio..love your YouTube channel

Update



DIY markings

after 2 filters + 1 pinwash + chipping

Top notch work! Your attention to detail is inspiring

Sergiotron wrote:Top notch work! Your attention to detail is inspiring

Thank You for kind words Sergio!

WOW
looks great Sergio!

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

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!

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

impressive...

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

first layer of rusty

OMFG, that looks amazing!!!

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

Tiger213 wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2017 8:55 am 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.

mud complete!

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