finished KV-1e 12 pics

Phil_H

Member since
August 2005
From: Sydney, Australia

Posted by Phil_H on Thursday, November 5, 2009 5:22 PM

Hey Tread,

It's always a pleasure to see one of your builds.

Love the grimy "almost but not quite" crusty look, and the rusty "shadows" of where parts once were.

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RBaer

Member since
September 2006
From: Dripping Springs, TX, USA

Posted by RBaer on Thursday, November 5, 2009 5:09 PM

I really like the finish. It most certainly conveys the impression of a well-worn unit. It looks like it's ready to spontaneously dis-assemble.....

Apprentice rivet counter.

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wbill76

Member since
July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Thursday, November 5, 2009 1:18 PM

I'm glad you decided to post this one Brother Tread! The concept fits perfectly with the finish IMHO and the missing fenders and details around the paint/rust with the bolt holes has just the right effect and attention to detail. Thumbs Up [tup]

BP Models

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terry35

Member since
May 2005
From: Dublin Rep Of Ireland

Posted by terry35 on Thursday, November 5, 2009 12:07 PM

hiya Bill give me a shout have idea for post at weekend. Was going to post link to my t34 reference page on photo bucket and want to give you credit as well. I'm on my phone at the moment will post response to this at weekend.

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Bodge

Member since
January 2008
From: Bournemouth UK

Posted by Bodge on Thursday, November 5, 2009 10:50 AM

And to think i nearly missed this one , all i can say is its spot on in my book, i love the mapping and i can only agree with all the above praise, Stunning.

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NucMedTech

Member since
September 2006
From: Central Texas

Posted by NucMedTech on Thursday, November 5, 2009 6:46 AM

Tread, I have no idea why you hemmed and hawed over this(I'm sure you have your reasons), but this as always is a work of art. I love the concept of an old warrior nearing the end of its service life. You have captured that in every detail. (insert applause)

-Stephen

edit- I must also say your photography is excellent!

Most barriers to your successes are man made. And most often you are the man who made them. -Frank Tyger

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scratchmod

Member since
February 2009
From: mass,USA

Posted by scratchmod on Thursday, November 5, 2009 5:35 AM

That's one mean looking KV Tread, love everything about it. Fantastic painting and very realistic looking tracks. Welcome back and hope to see more of this type of work from you soon.

Rob

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wing_nut

Member since
April 2005
From: Piscataway, NJ!

Posted by wing_nut on Thursday, November 5, 2009 5:35 AM

Good to see you back here posting Tread. Missed you at Amps this year. Very nice work on the KV-1.

Marc

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redleg12

Member since
July 2006
From: New Jersey

Posted by redleg12 on Thursday, November 5, 2009 5:15 AM

Tread - It's like riding a bike.....after a year plus, another Treadwell work of art. Very nice, love the weathering....great to have you back!!

Rounds Complete!!

"The Moral High Ground....A Great Place to Emplace Artillery."

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Nachtflieger

Member since
August 2003
From: Connecticut, USA

Posted by Nachtflieger on Thursday, November 5, 2009 3:33 AM

Excellent job! Looks very mean without the fenders. Very nicely weathered also.

Nate

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castelnuovo

Member since
July 2008
From: Vancouver, the "wet coast"

Posted by castelnuovo on Thursday, November 5, 2009 12:54 AM

The broken light and missing fenders...great touch...love it.

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Schnobs

Member since
January 2009
From: Everett, WA

Posted by Schnobs on Thursday, November 5, 2009 12:39 AM

Treadwell this is awesome! Wow look at the mapping!

Well done Sir this is Beautiful!

"There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance. That principle is contempt prior to investigation." Herbert Spencer

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*INDY

Member since
April 2008
From: Ventura (at the beach) in California

Posted by *INDY on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 11:36 PM

~treadman ~ Great lookin finish ~ I love it. I guess you feared critics in the anti-rust court, personally, I love what you've done. The textures are rich(turret cast look is ) The thing looks like it's been rode hard and hung up dry day after day.

~Which kit was it?

"Well...you gunna pull them pistols, or just whistle Dixie?"

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 10:57 PM

Brilliant weathering brother Tread, just looks sweet. Looks pretty darn mean without the fenders. Glad to see you back at it. I too have gotten little completed.

Eric

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the doog

Member since
January 2007

Posted by the doog on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 10:54 PM

WOW, Treadwell--that's beautifullu done! The finish is not only excellent, but it's a very smartly-conceived build, with the fenders missing and all.

Great to have you showing something again!

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treadwell

Member since
September 2005
From: beacon falls , Ct.

Posted by treadwell on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 10:03 PM

FIXED !

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treadwell

Member since
September 2005
From: beacon falls , Ct.

Posted by treadwell on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 9:42 PM

Sorry guys --- I think my Mozilla is fighting my Internet Explorer for supremacy--- try again tomorrow : (

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*INDY

Member since
April 2008
From: Ventura (at the beach) in California

Posted by *INDY on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 9:31 PM

~same here,, no photos

"Well...you gunna pull them pistols, or just whistle Dixie?"

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treadwell

Member since
September 2005
From: beacon falls , Ct.

Posted by treadwell on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 9:20 PM

computer woes----!!

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the doog

Member since
January 2007

Posted by the doog on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 9:14 PM

Tread, it may be only me, but I can't see any photos!

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treadwell

Member since
September 2005
From: beacon falls , Ct.

finished KV-1e 12 pics

Posted by treadwell on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 9:13 PM

Hey guys,

I have hemmed and hawed with myself over posting these pictures for various reasons.

It has been over a year for me since I have completed a build, but, for better or for worse here are the pics of my KV-1e in 1/35th scale. My second build in this scale.

It represents a vehicle that has had luck in combat to have survived for so long, yet is nearing the end of its' duty.

Thanks for taking time to look,

tread