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Old 09-02-2015, 02:38 PM
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Thanks Rustytrax, I think you are right. Did you have the same problem on a Tamiya KV-2 then?
Old 09-02-2015, 03:49 PM
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Latest update: as I won't be using this as an RC model, I want to add more detail than comes stock out of the box. I have fore-gone the led light (wires are too thick etc) in lieu of making the wiring more accurate, as per the real thing.

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Old 09-03-2015, 05:45 AM
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I built the kV-1 that uses the same hull. Mine was not quite as bad as yours however. The method of installation can bend them, so I just bent them back.
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Hi Rustytrax. Just sorted them...I simply pulled the arms down and it obviously stretched/bent the torsion bars just enough! Thats one thing less to worry about
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A few more little updates using one of the Aber PE upgrade sets (machine gun and grills). I've used poly cement and a stippling brush to try to get a cast/rough affect on the front (just hope it looks ok after painting!!). Will do all of it obviously

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Old 09-07-2015, 03:22 AM
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Some more little updates: thinning of the stock plastic above the gun, and building the turret.

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Old 09-07-2015, 03:45 AM
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great work on this beast , headlamp wiring look super
Old 09-08-2015, 12:54 PM
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Thanks sollie

Latest update is the Aber radio aerial

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Latest update:

Some Aber details. And I have scratch-built the fender supports to make them a lot thinner than the stock Tamiya ones. I used 0.5mm plasticard. And then placed individual bolts/nuts where needed.

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Old 09-14-2015, 11:08 AM
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Great bunch of photos man, thanks for sharing . Works looks ace
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Nice work!!!
Old 09-14-2015, 06:44 PM
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Stunning work, brother. This is going to be a showstopper.
Old 09-17-2015, 12:08 PM
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Thank you for the comments - appreciated! :O)

Latest small update is bringing the tank to the final stages before she gets a coat or five of paint.

Not really sure how to explain what I have done...but hopefully the pictures will help...

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Looks good. You closed the gaps!!!
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These are the words I am looking for!!
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'Gap' pieces in place. They only make a tiny difference but I am reasonably pleased with them...

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Applied the primer to the hull at last. I'm not too happy with the casting texture (or lack of) and this was especially evident on the turret. I went over the primer with glue and stippled - this gave a pretty good effect. I think I will do the same with the hull too.

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Grabbin' the popcorn for this one!

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With the primer on it we can really see the detail you put into this!!! Looks good.
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Sorry Double post, sometimes the lag just bites!!!
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Thanks guys

So ran into a detail issue when I installed the drive sprockets...the stock rock-guards are nowhere near long enough and don't protrude enough towards the hub. I've cut them in two and inserted some plasticard to extend them. The pics show the comparisons.

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First green coat and track test. Am happy with the sag using the default idler setting

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Looks good with the green on!!!
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Just a few pics showing my revised extended rock guards...

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Weathering starts now - am new to this so very much learning as I go. Still loads to do...

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