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New Tank- German pzkpfw 738(r) =Captured KVI

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New Tank- German pzkpfw 738(r) =Captured KVI
Posted by Duke Maddog on Thursday, January 15, 2004 8:57 PM
Well, I started on my three PST models of captured KV's in German markings. I have photos in progress of the one, since all the steps are basically the same, except for the turrets.

One thing that really amazed me was the detailed construction involved when choosing to mount the German command cupola on the turrets. Take a look:



There are ten individual pieces in that assembly! Shock [:O] I placed it next to a no.11 blade for a size reference.

This is the lower hull assembled, ready for the indy tracks to be mounted.



It may not look like much has been done, but that's because everything you see above has been done in triplicate. I'll have more photos when I get to assembling the turrets.Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by tigerman on Thursday, January 15, 2004 9:02 PM
Is that Braille scale Duke? Looking good so far. Sounds like a neat project. Something different for sure.

   http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

 Eric 

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Posted by shermanfreak on Thursday, January 15, 2004 9:10 PM
10 pieces ... in the turret alone ..... on braille scale .... that's incredible !!!

And looks pretty darned good too.
Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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Posted by Buddho on Thursday, January 15, 2004 9:13 PM
How many pieces are there in the whole kit?

Regards, Dan

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Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, January 15, 2004 9:17 PM
Looks like you are off to a good start, Duke. It really amazes me how you guys handle those small things.

Keep us posted.

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Posted by Duke Maddog on Thursday, January 15, 2004 9:23 PM
Yeah, I forgot to mention that. These three kits are the PST 1/72 scale captured KV's in German Markings. I'm building all three at once! Now I have to get a T 34/76 and make it German as well. I already have an M 4 Sherman I'm going to make captured German.

*Ducks to avoid flying object thrown by Robert*
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Posted by Duke Maddog on Thursday, January 15, 2004 9:27 PM
Thanks guys! Wow, I didn't know everyone was checking this!

boybuddho, i think if you count all the indy track pieces there are close to 150.

Thanks Robert! Yeah, I've always liked the quality of PST kits.

Thanks Dwight!
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 15, 2004 9:32 PM
I'm glad you gave them a thumbs up.

I'll have to give a PST kit a try.

Looking real good!
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Posted by Buddho on Thursday, January 15, 2004 9:34 PM
That's amazing, Duke
I'm looking at the 1/35 scale tracks on my Sherman.......1/72 scale....oh boy!

Regards, Dan

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Posted by mark956 on Thursday, January 15, 2004 10:30 PM
Good looking Duke. Looking forward in seeing the finished model.
mark956
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 7:27 AM
Great work Duke. Ten pieces for a cupola, ...in braille, ...amazing!!! Looking forward to see it finished.Smile [:)]Smile [:)]Smile [:)]
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Posted by shermanfreak on Friday, January 16, 2004 2:48 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Duke Maddog
I already have an M 4 Sherman I'm going to make captured German.

*Ducks to avoid flying object thrown by Robert*


Just shows that the Germans appreciated the quality Tongue [:P]Tongue [:P]
Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 5:58 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by shermanfreak

QUOTE: Originally posted by Duke Maddog
I already have an M 4 Sherman I'm going to make captured German.

*Ducks to avoid flying object thrown by Robert*


Just shows that the Germans appreciated the quality Tongue [:P]Tongue [:P]




The Germans appreciated stuff that RAN! Since most of theirs didn't!

*Ducks to avoid objects thrown by just about everybody!!!*Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]

Great Job! Please post more pictures of the build!
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 7:51 PM
I hope this helps... its 52 tons of comparison and yours looks better.



Photo is from Aberdeen. KV-IC
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Posted by lizardqing on Friday, January 16, 2004 9:02 PM
Looking great Duke. keep us posted.
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Posted by djmodels1999 on Saturday, January 17, 2004 3:23 AM
Great stuff so far, Duke!
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Posted by tigerman on Saturday, January 17, 2004 4:34 PM
Nice picture of the KV. Funny, the tracks don't look all that rusted, is that because they are painted quite often?

   http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

 Eric 

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Posted by Duke Maddog on Sunday, January 18, 2004 10:38 AM
Thanks muzzleflash! That pic gives me some ideas now! :-)
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