Tamiya 56030 KV-2 Build/Project
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Tamiya 56030 KV-2 Build/Project
Hi guys, I've just managed to get a NIB Tamiya 56030 KV-2 1/16 full option kit at a great price (for us in the UK at least). I don't really know much about this tank and was wondering if anyone knew of any reference sites or books (I already have KV-1 and 2 Heavy Tanks, 1939-45 (Osprey New Vanguard)) I could get? I dont even know which variant/yar to build.
Also, what about upgrades? I've already ordered wheel bearings, Aber Upgrade Set #16043 and Aber fuel tank set. Anthing else? I see there is an Aber early and late tool kit set - no idea which to get Any advice whatsoever would be appreciated.
Thanks
Also, what about upgrades? I've already ordered wheel bearings, Aber Upgrade Set #16043 and Aber fuel tank set. Anthing else? I see there is an Aber early and late tool kit set - no idea which to get Any advice whatsoever would be appreciated.
Thanks
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I did a couple things that really made the tank more realistic(IMHO), I added the ETO 3:1 gear downs and then put a set of Impact metal tracks on it. Makes it go nice and slow, and the metal tracks sag nicely.
It's a great runner, and has many hours of run time on it.
It's a great runner, and has many hours of run time on it.
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Thanks Jeff. I've got the metal tracks already Even though I don't run my tanks, I love the metal tracks anyway. Did you have any issues mounting the speaker unit? The holes in the hull bottom (four of them) don't line up properly with the offset holes in the speaker, nor do the screws reach.
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FYI, you might want to consider a screw in the rock guards just forward of the drive sprockets. I've lost a couple. They just don't hang on, despite copious amounts of glue (i.e. the bigger the glob...the better the job).
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I've missed out the mounting brackets!!
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I have this Tamiya kit, and really like it. I added metal tracks to mine, and noted that the front hull (where the idlers mount) is as weak on the Tamiya kit as it is on the Heng Long or Asiatam hulls. I added an idler brace to mine, which is available from Forgebear http://www.ebay.com/itm/161747560676. Guido Henn of Henn-Tec also makes one that works very well. As far as references on the KV-2 go, there are a couple of good Tankograd books on it, or you can really splurge and buy the Neil Stokes' "KV Technical History & Variants" book by Airconnection (560 pages of everything you ever wanted to know, but were afraid to ask).
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The photos above show what I have done so far: thinned out the fenders as the moulded ones are ridiculously thick. Added some Aber PE parts including rear light, and other rear parts. Added detail to the stock rock guards which are missing the extra bracing and brackets.
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Guys, my tank is lower on the left hand side than the right - i.e. its lopsided. The point at which the suspension bars catch is definitely higher on the left (therefore the tank sits lower that side) than the right. Its got the battery and all equipment in it so its not that. If anyone could see what theirs does I would really appreciate it. Thanks
EDIT: having done a bit of research it looks like the low side is at fault. I have no idea how to stiffen the suspension on that side!
EDIT: having done a bit of research it looks like the low side is at fault. I have no idea how to stiffen the suspension on that side!
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You can try bending the leaf spring to provide more tension. I did this using needle nose pliers on the spring and just holding the suspension arm by hand to prevent torquing it backwards.