KV-2
- Bryan Krueger
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KV-2
I'm modelling this build inspired by a single photo of a KV-2 veteran from Leningrad '43. The tank in the photo is a bit unusual for several reasons. Most KV-2 were out of action in 41, there are no photos of KV-2s with turret markings, this KV hull has applique armor plates welded to the sides. No KV-2s had these plates so they are either an add-on or a standard KV-1 had a turret replaced.
I'm using this photo as inspiration but am not trying to replicate it. The hull and running gear are from my KV-2-2-2 build that I have abandoned out of frustration.
I still need to add a few small details like lights and tow ropes.
I'm using this photo as inspiration but am not trying to replicate it. The hull and running gear are from my KV-2-2-2 build that I have abandoned out of frustration.
I still need to add a few small details like lights and tow ropes.
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Nice work Bryan, but what went wrong with Comrade Stalin's glorious Land Battleship?
KV Guru Neil Stokes writes that some of the final KV-2 made in mid 1941 had the applique armour, or at least the side plates. Nonetheless it's quite amazing to see one left in service by 1943.
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KV Guru Neil Stokes writes that some of the final KV-2 made in mid 1941 had the applique armour, or at least the side plates. Nonetheless it's quite amazing to see one left in service by 1943.
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Thanks. The turret kept giving me problems. It had some very prominent seams, more like troughs that I filled with Tamiya grey putty. Every time I thought I was done, the putty would eventually shrink. I did one final application, sanded, primered, and it looked good. I applied the color coat and the sinks showed up again. After that I gave up on the project.
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The history of 528 in the photo can be found here:
https://iam-krasnoyarsk.livejournal.com/126706.html
https://iam-krasnoyarsk.livejournal.com/126706.html
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That sounds familiar. I had to re-do the filled in vision ports on my BT-2 two times and there's still a noticeable sink mark...
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I've also had problems with Tamiya putty lately. Glad it's not just me. My last two tubes have had a different consistency than I'm used to. The putty seems to be shiny and stringy and shrinks way too much. Perhaps Tamiya has changed the formula?
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They should just paint a big old bright spot on the turret. Its so big its calling to be shot at. The build looks good.
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Thanks Shawn.
Construction finished and primer applied. What a beast. I'm not a big fan of the standard KV-2 but a beat up one with extra armor. Yeah, I'm in!
Construction finished and primer applied. What a beast. I'm not a big fan of the standard KV-2 but a beat up one with extra armor. Yeah, I'm in!
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Another one is making some progress again. Just a black shadow coat. Not sure on the final paint for this one but I ordered one of those AB mottled stencils to give it a try.