coolhand Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Hi all Inspired by Plastix build of the of the same kit I have decided to enter my Tamiya 1/48 KV1 kit into this Group Build. After a couple of complex builds I'm hoping this will be a pretty quick and hassle free one. I plan to build it straight out of the box, just replacing the string towing lines that Tamiya provide with fine wire ones. I'm considering trying out my Lifecolor Russian AFV paint set shown below but I might just stick with my normal combination of Revell/Humbrol Acrylics applied with a hairy stick. Although I don't plan to go overboard on the weathering I'm hoping to end up with a fairy realistic worn finish. Here's what I'm starting with:- http://s560.photobucket.com/user/coolhand1870/media/IMG_9483.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3 http://s560.photobucket.com/user/coolhand1870/media/IMG_9487 - Copy.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2 http://s560.photobucket.com/user/coolhand1870/media/IMG_9488 - Copy.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1 http://s560.photobucket.com/user/coolhand1870/media/IMG_9491 - Copy.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 First update soon. Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhand Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Hi again Sorry the photos are not working properly. Photobucket and I have had a falling out !!! Will try and sort them asap. By the way can anyone recommend a decent free photo sharing site? Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Hi. I will be interested to see your version of the KV-1. I have thoroughly enjoyed making mine. For a good, free, photo site - you could try Flickr. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisk Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Great to see another KV-1 being built! Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhand Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 (edited) Right, lets see if the photos appear this time!! Success!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have made a start, nothing worth showing yet, just removed a few parts from the spure. Looks like its going to be a fairly straight forward build. The only area that may be a little bit tricky is the tracks, I've had mixed success with Tamiya link and length tracks. More soon Andy Edited June 30, 2017 by coolhand 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I'll be interested to watch this one. How is the Lifecolour paint? I haven't tried it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhand Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 On 2017-6-30 at 7:13 PM, Robert Stuart said: I'll be interested to watch this one. How is the Lifecolour paint? I haven't tried it Hi, This will be my first time with Lifecolor products, I will let you know how I get on. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Good to see the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhand Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 Hi, Quick update, will put some photos up later. So far I have attached some of the plastic parts to the metal hull. The fit has been up to Tamiya's excellent standard, I particularly like the fact that they provide several jigs to help position the bolt on armour. The plan now is to assemble the upper hull and turret and then give all parts a coat of Halfords primer from a rattlecan. Thanks for looking Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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