Finished(?) KV-2
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I finally bought myself another tank (Thanks, Tomas!) and I just finished it. The plan was to make it look like a tank that had seen some time in harsh conditions, but with no damage to the chassis or turret beyond a little rust, dust and grime. I tried to incorporate some debris that might have been found on the tank after ripping through the brush. I hope I didn't go overboard with the weathering, because it will surely get some more at the TAA battle that is planned for this Sunday!
It actually looks a little better in person, but even though I added the words on the turret from a picture that I found on the Internet, it turns out that the spelling is wrong. [] It is supposed to read 'Motherland', I think. I'll have to remove and replace the letters as soon as I get the correction......don't want to look like an illiterate tank commander.
Jason
It actually looks a little better in person, but even though I added the words on the turret from a picture that I found on the Internet, it turns out that the spelling is wrong. [] It is supposed to read 'Motherland', I think. I'll have to remove and replace the letters as soon as I get the correction......don't want to look like an illiterate tank commander.
Jason
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If you want something unique on your tank, just PM me. Seems my charming bride of 7 years is Russian and needless to say speaks fluent Russian.
Try this on for size:
ЗРÐ*ОДИÐУ!
That is 'for the Motherland!', pronounced "Za Rodinya!".
Tank looks quite good! Well weathered without overdoing it.
Try this on for size:
ЗРÐ*ОДИÐУ!
That is 'for the Motherland!', pronounced "Za Rodinya!".
Tank looks quite good! Well weathered without overdoing it.
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Thanks! ЗРÐ*ОДИÐУ! is one of two decals that actually come with the kit, but I definitely would like something to set mine apart from all of the other Tamiya KV-2 tanks. If she knows of something that might appear on a WWII tank or even a powerful slogan (short) that I could use it would be great.
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I guess it isn't obvious from the pictures, but I actually did put some black behind the exhaust. I think that some of it might have been covered up as I continued weathering. I'll have to add some more to make it more visible. Thanks!
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don't want to look like an illiterate tank commander.
Jason
don't want to look like an illiterate tank commander.
Jason
I'd leave the spelling the way it is. Who says everyone knew how to spell back then?!
- Jeff
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I took the tank out in the yard and tested it to see if the tracks were going to be thrown off since they look so loose. They stayed on, so I guess I'll leave them as is until I have a problem. While I was out there I shot some video and made three versions - something for everybody.
WWII Footage Version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbpZX1u07z4
Instrumental Beat Version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2cvKfISSfE
Au Naturel Version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NEn_EiMsMQ
WWII Footage Version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbpZX1u07z4
Instrumental Beat Version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2cvKfISSfE
Au Naturel Version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NEn_EiMsMQ
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From the video footage I can see that some of the road wheels and perhaps return rollers are not turning - probably because of paint. I'll have to get in there with some lube to see if I can free them up. Does anyone know if WD-40 has a negative affect on this kind of plastic? [] I'd rather spray them than try to take them apart.
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Does anyone know if WD-40 has a negative affect on this kind of plastic? [] I'd rather spray them than try to take them apart.
Does anyone know if WD-40 has a negative affect on this kind of plastic? [] I'd rather spray them than try to take them apart.
Just work it in by spinning the wheel slowly.
HTH
- Jeff