Kris B Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 The kit is one of the best from KV's. Added metal tracks, metal barrel. One of few models with base and figures - you know now why. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Nice build Kris, your figures look really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny akes Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Kris Top marks on the tank and base, but if I might make a suggestion? I think the figures need a matt finish - I see so many dioramas and vignettes which I think are spoiled because of this as the reflective sheen makes the figures appear toy-like. Regards J A. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 Thank you Ozzy and Johnny. Everybody feel free to any suggestions. I can't figured out what I am doing wrong with the figures? I use the same matt paint - Tamiya XF-86 Flat Clear on the tank and figures. Tank has a quite good matt, but figures always shine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade H Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, Kris B said: Everybody feel free to any suggestions. Are you sure? I'm reticent to comment on RFI because most people seem only to give compliments. If I was submitting a build, I would expect people to be more analytical and be almost as critical as I am towards myself. I'll just give you a few tips about what I would have done (and, indeed, did — I've built the KV-1 Ehkranami version of this kit and really enjoyed it). It seems that KV track guards didn't last long before damage, so I took a segment out of mine and replaced it with some brass, then damaged it. I can't make up my mind whether your modulation may be a little too subtle under the weathering — a problem which I have suffered several times so far — but that is a matter of taste. And I think that the big turret KVs cry out for a hand-painted slogan. If you have no decals, try an artist's fine-tipped white paint marker, which is what I used in lieu of the kit decals. For your shiny figures, I'm sure than a brushable matte varnish such as AK Ultra Matte would flatten them, but I don't know how it happened either. Edited August 18, 2017 by Ade H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 Thank you for constructive opinion. That is what I am looking for. I should damage the fenders - it be looking more natural. I didn't use the decals, because everybody has the kit ones. Hand written slogan could add more to the model. I will try this Matt on those figures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Hi Chris, My first reaction was... you guessed it.... those figures need a matt coat! My second reaction was that the tank was actually extremely good.... excellent in fact. My third reaction was that the base was pretty damned excellent too. And it really was in that order. This just goes to show that figures can make or break a diorama in respect of their painting. So get that matt coat on ASAP! I use Winsor and Newton's Galeria Acrylic Varnishes and their matt varnish would take the shine off the sun, it's that good! (strictly speaking the sun is not gloss, but hey!) I've never once had a problem with it. One more thing, if I may, and again it's in respect of the figures. It just looks odd to me that the tank has snapped a track but the crew don't seem too bothered to rush to fix it. Maybe the female comrade has distracted them? If I were the commander I'd be livid! Rearguards, Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 That is impressive Kris - but I agree with the others - a matt coat on the figures would improve the overall scene. Very well done otherwise though. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widow 65 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 You broke the track!! Those KVs were sure ugly and that turret is a huge target. The base is excellent, I really like the grass and good thing the track broke as you were about to scrunch those innocent flowers. The paint job and weathering on the tank is great but I agree it could use some graffiti or identification or something to break up that mass of turret sidewall. That girl is sure outnumbered, glad she's an officer....... Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Ditto, ditto and er....ditto. Maybe they've been waiting for her to come and show them how to fix the track! One thing that I like about the figures is the poses. They do look natural. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 That guy leaning on the mantlet has an evil look in his eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Thanks lad for honest comments - I am appreciate them. As I said before - figures are quite rare with my models, and personal I think those are ones of the worse I ever painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Excellent Kris ... what amuses me is the expressions on the faces of the crew....they are obviously quite taken with the young lady . Are they Trumpy figures as well ? BillyD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Thanks Billy, the figures are Tamiya Russian Tank Crew 35214. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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