Roger Newsome Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) Next up on the bench now I've cleared a bit of space is this..... Depending on how it goes I may well include some figures.... The three figure set is supposed to depict Zinoviy Kolobanov + two other Soviet tank men but I think I should get away with using them as generic Soviet tankies without involving myself in trying to work out exactly what type of KV-1 was used by KoIobanov. Edited September 12, 2019 by Roger Newsome 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 I have this kit in my stash to do as a captured Finnish one, so I'll be watching on. I imagine that Comrade Kolobanov had several KV-1s. However, he was hospitalised in Sept 41 for the remainder of the war and so would not have used a Model 1942. But as generic crew they would work well: none of the figures are a good likeness of him anyway. But I can imagine this group planning their famous ambush at Krasnogvardeysk. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Harrison Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 You're a machine! 😲 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 13 hours ago, Das Abteilung said: I have this kit in my stash to do as a captured Finnish one, so I'll be watching on. I imagine that Comrade Kolobanov had several KV-1s. However, he was hospitalised in Sept 41 for the remainder of the war and so would not have used a Model 1942. But as generic crew they would work well: none of the figures are a good likeness of him anyway. But I can imagine this group planning their famous ambush at Krasnogvardeysk. Glad to have you along for the ride, don't be shy if you see me heading towards disaster or have any advice to offer, it'll be much appreciated. 11 hours ago, Liam Harrison said: You're a machine! 😲 Lol, I plenty of time on my hands at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Another interesting project, I'll follow along if you don't mind? Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Hamden said: Another interesting project, I'll follow along if you don't mind? Roger You're more than welcome Roger, feel free to contribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 I'm up and running with this. There isn't much to report at the moment but I thought I would share this as it might be of use to anyone else building this kit. At the beginning of the instruction sheet there is a diagram showing what needs to be drilled or cut out, However not all these are necessary. This is the diagram for part A27 with my additions to what needs to be cut out and for the insertion of which parts. If anyone has any questions or requires further clarification please ask. There's a couple of other holes require drilling out but I'll get to those in the next post to avoid confusion. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 Drill holes for part D6 which can be seen in the last photo of previous post. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Aye up Roger I'm taking a front seat for this one Regards Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 1 hour ago, fatfingers said: Aye up Roger I'm taking a front seat for this one Regards Steve Glad to have you along Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhand Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Hey Roger, Finished the KV-1s version of this kit at the beginning of the year, looking forward to see how yours turns out. Watch out for the tracks, the instructions were wrong about how many links were needed. Regards Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 25 minutes ago, coolhand said: Hey Roger, Finished the KV-1s version of this kit at the beginning of the year, looking forward to see how yours turns out. Watch out for the tracks, the instructions were wrong about how many links were needed. Regards Andy Thanks Andy, do you remember how many were needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhand Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Hi. Afraid not, but I seem to remember that it was more than the instructions stated. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 23 minutes ago, coolhand said: Hi. Afraid not, but I seem to remember that it was more than the instructions stated. Andy Thanks Andy, I had a feeling you were going to say that. Forewarned is forearmed as they say. 👍 Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 Steps 1-4 complete. So far it's been a dream build, only a little bit of filler required around the edge of the engine deck. Step 5 next, 12 road wheels + 2 drive sprockets and the machine gun. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 Wheels, suspension etc. assembled and added. A point to note, the torsion bar caps item G7 are the correct ones for this mod KV-1, however an earler alternative, G2, is also included. Information from http://www.4bogreen.com/kv-series/plastic-and-resin-kits/1-35-scale/trumpeter/00358-russia-kv-1-model-1942-simplified-turret-tank A recommended read before setting to work on this kit. Tracks next. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Coming together nicely, looking forward to the next instalment. Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Hamden said: Coming together nicely, looking forward to the next instalment. Roger Thanks Roger. You're not going to have to wait long....... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 Primed/basecoated with Mr Surfacer 1500. The commanders hatch has been left of for the time being as I might be adding some figures if all goes well. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Todays work.... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Coming together nicely, looks really good so far! Roger 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 16 minutes ago, Hamden said: Coming together nicely, looks really good so far! Roger Thanks Roger, now I'm passed the boring construction bit it becomes interesting. 😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Harrison Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Coming together bloody quick! Was Andy right? Did you need extra track links? The suspense is killing me! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, Liam Harrison said: Coming together bloody quick! Was Andy right? Did you need extra track links? The suspense is killing me! Thanks Liam. I'm fortunate to be on a months leave so plenty of time for modelling. I meant to say about the tracks, it must've slipped my mind. No issues at all, I used the amount as shown in the instructions. Roger. Edited September 19, 2019 by Roger Newsome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Aye up Roger, Nice, and the paint work looks really good. Regards, Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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