KV Groupbuild Feb. 2nd, 2006 - Jan. 7th, 2007

Gah, what's up with the auto formatting and how do i get rid of the double spacing... 

Notes:

Anyway, this will be the continuation of the KV-1 & KV-2 GB from tigerman's gauging interest thread on the armor forum.  The list of participants is from what I gathered from that thread.  If there is any changes or anything you want me to add please do post.  I changed the name to KV groupbuild so the topic can open up a little more for the other variants.

Still havent decided if Im gonna build the KV 1 or 2 yet, but either way I prolly wont be starting for a while due to all the other builds I have goin on right now.  Looking forward to seeing everyone elses work though.

Well, of course, I'm definately in, just not sure yet when. I will probably start in March. The kit looks quite nice.

I have three in the works:

1) Tamiya KV-1C OOTB - built as a paint technique tester.

2) Tamiya KV-1C, to be detailed with a lot of AMS

3) Sturm Pz.Kpf.Wg. KV II 754 r (Tamiya KV-2 kit with MIG Productions resin set)

Got ya updated, cyberwombat.

Well, had a hiccup with the Tamiya KV-1C. The resin wheels I have didn't quite work out. Not sure what to do with that one.

Meanwhile I decided to check out the Trumpeter KV-II - excellent kit! Nearly finished, doing one OOTB first. I'll have photos this weekend.

When am I glad to see this thread. I will most definitely be tackling mine. Great time frame. I don't know when I'll be able to start, probably not until end of march or april.

I am starting on mine today, should have pics up later.

Is it too late to join in? I have the Tamiya 1/35 KV-1B  kit #35142. Although this will be a straight OOB build.

Vartan041 wrote:

Is it too late to join in? I have the Tamiya 1/35 KV-1B  kit #35142. Although this will be a straight OOB build.

Not too late at all.  Got you added to the list. 

Nix on the OOB option. I finally unboxed the kit and took a good look at it (Tamiya KV-1B). It's an old kit that was ready to receive a tamiya motor (mucho patching). The vinyl track only has detail on one side....yeeeech. I've already dispensed a check for friul track links, and an eduard photo-etch set. The molding is pretty crisp and clean tho. I'll patch the holes in the lower hull while I anxiously await the aftermarket products. 

On photos:  I'll try to post in progress photos when I figure out how to save disk space and finalize at the same time. My camera takes mini-cd's and finalizing a disks cuts down the memory.

On references:  Jeff Herne mentioned http://www.tankmaster.com  and I've seen some color KV pix there. I've also found http://www.russianwarrior.com with some b&w vintage KV pix.

On progress:  My KV has been detergent dipped and scrubbed, and I've removed the Tamiya logo and embossed lettering.

Happy Modeling

archangel571 wrote:

[snip] Reference: http://beute.narod.ru/

Ryan, just a heads up, the reference link has been moved to -> http://beutepanzer.by.ru/
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Ben

Guys,

I just got my self a Tamiya 1/35 KV-1B kit.
Was wondering if I can still join.
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Ben

Can I join? I've ordered Trumpeters KV-1 Simplified Turret in 1/35 scale about a week ago and should get it anytime soon... Thanks!

Here are some added information about the KV tank variants.
Hopefully usefull for everyone whose building one.

Reference Books
You can get it from Tankograd (thanks to schweinhund for the info)
Tankograd Soviet Special No 2001 - KV2
Tankograd Soviet Special No 2002 - KV1 Early Variant
Tankograd Soviet Special No 2003 - KV1 Late Variant

Armour Upgrades
Trumpeter
Eduard - TP084 1/35 KV-1 mesh
Eduard - TP089 1/35 KV-1 mesh Simplified turret        
Eduard - 35824 1/35 KV-1 Model 1942       
Eduard - TP088 1/35 KV-1/KV-2 mesh early
Voyager Model - PE 35068 PE set for 1/35 KV1/KV2 Tank (Added March 13,06)
Voyager Model - PE 35069 PE set for 1/35 KV1/KV2 Tank Fenders (Added March 13,06)

Tamiya       
Eduard - 35416 1/35 KV-1/KV-2 fenders
Verlinden - 1329 1/35 KV1:KV2 Engine & Update
MIG Productions - GERMAN Sturm Pz.Kpf.Wg. KV II 754 r (Added March 12,06)
MIG Productions - KV1 mod 1939 L11 - Conversion Set (Added March 12,06)

Tracks and Wheels
Fruilmodel
Wheels - TYPE: AW-07
Tracks - ATL-10 KV-1/KV-2
Tracks - ATL-51 KV-1/KV-2 light type tracks (Added March 12,06)

Gun Barrels
Aber - AB35L43    KV-1 1941 F-32 76.2mm (Added March 12,06)
Aber - AB35L44    KV-2 M-10S 152mm (Added March 12,06)

Note
For now what I put together is for the 1/35 scale. (031206)

Cheers,
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Ben

Carves wrote:

Gun Barrels Anyone aware of any company made aluminum barrel for KV Family ?

It's actually weird that Tamiya now has a special package of the KV-1 including metal tracks and the aluminum barrel.  I can only assume it came from eduard since Tamiya tends to use their product. 

Anyway, thanks for the awesome amount of info.  Of course you are more than welcomed to join the GB at any time, that 's one reason it has a one year build period.

 

Alex, I had you added since the beginning. Looking forward to see your build soon.

Arch, I found them gun barrels.
I added them to the reference.
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Ben

Got the KVII built just been to lazy and lack of time to post the pics so here they are Had to fill in a few gaps on the turret as you can see from the pics, but pretty easy build up. Next up sand give the kit a bath and then paint.

When will we see the badge design?

Yea the badge...  Well it's up for bids to the earliest one to get on here for now.  I will make one Thursday night after work.

Can't start my KV until mid April after the Mosquito Con in north jersey.  = (   hey Vartan, you live kinda close to Wayne, NJ, you gonna come out for that?

Damn, all I can do right now is stare at the box and droll over it.
Still waiting some parts of PE and metal tracks to arrived.
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Ben

Carves wrote:

Damn, all I can do right now is stare at the box and droll over it. Still waiting some parts of PE and metal tracks to arrived. --- Ben

Yea, I feel ya on that.  try debate which of the 6 KV kits to build with PE and which one to build first.  now THAT is a torment.

If you can send me the info via e-mail, (directions please) archangel and I'll let ya know.

Painted the KV-II yesterday and gloss coated it today and here it is

Here is the badge.  Kinda pulled it out of no where.  Opinions are welcomed.

Two votes get this to the 1st post.

I like it, simple yet good.

nice badge archangel...you've got my vote

Hi Guys,
                Sorry about not designating what i intend to build ! I'll be starting Trumpeter's 1/35 KV1's Ehkranami this weekend ! After that i think that i'll tackle Trumpeter's 1/35 KV2 "Big Turret"



                                                                                                    thanks
                                                                                                        JOEY

Great looking badge Archangel , it gets my vote !


                                                               regards
                                                                    JOEY