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Old 04-19-2013 | 02:01 AM
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From: San Paolo Solbrito, ITALY
Default RE: JS-3 conversion kit for the KV-1

Didn't post them to keep the thread focused on the JS-3, anyway I took a couple of pictures I can share:



Same care in package, with bags for smaller parts and metal axles for hinges.
The single-piece casamate is impressive and reach in details. The gun is designed with elevation pivoting axles. The barrel cylinder is not hollow, but since its size (short and thick... it's a 152mm after all!) I think it is possible to drill it, thus allowing at least wires for muzzle flash and/or IR led to pass through it. The muzzle brake is a separate part and is correctly drilled.
In case someone wishes a working barrel recoil more work is needed (a sleeve will be required to sustain the mantlet).
Same kind of instructions (A4 sheets of pictures), this kit looks and easier build. It will fit metal lower hulls since its interface is with the upper hull only, which requires several not too difficult cuts to fit the casamate and the new engine covers (you see them detailed on the instruction sheet in the picture above).

Another kit worth the price, imho.