Alpha Male

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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

sevoblast

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:

ЗÐ� Ð*ОДИÐ�У!

That is 'for the Motherland!', pronounced "Za Rodinya!".

Tank looks quite good! Well weathered without overdoing it.

Alpha Male

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Thanks! ЗÐ� Ð*ОДИÐ�У! 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.

sevoblast

PM sent.

Sev

kclank

it looks great. i might suggest a little diesel exhaust black around the exhaust stacks. but just as it is it be a keeper!!

Alpha Male

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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!

Buckeye36

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Looks really good, nice job!

Panther F

I think it looks awesome and fantastic! (no, I'm not 14 years old, I just talk this way )

I'd leave the spelling the way it is. Who says everyone knew how to spell back then?!


- Jeff

yellowshaker

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Nice qwork. It's great to see a KV-2 out there....seems they are quite rare. I think the weathering is spot on too. Great work!!!

Airbrushler

Very nice i like.
you will have to post in the all KV series pic thread

Alpha Male

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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

Alpha Male

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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.

Panther F

Keep petroleum products away from plastic. A dry lube like graphite will work best and not attract sand and dirt.

Just work it in by spinning the wheel slowly.

HTH


- Jeff