Dzhon's KV2 Trumpeter 1/35 SCALE

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I haven't looked that closely yet John. They do look fragile though, and seem a pretty simple shape. I will leave them off until the end anyway.

I certainly would, they are weak enough on the sprue Tim, so once on they would be the first thing to get knocked off !

[adt70hk]

Coming on nicely John!!

That tape tip for track is a brilliant idea....I think it was Si Benson who put me onto it!!

ATB.

Andrew

[Guest]

Coming on nicely John!!

That tape tip for track is a brilliant idea....I think it was Si Benson who put me onto it!!

ATB.

Andrew

It is indeed Andrew , thinking about it Si does do that , In love the way he removes the whole track and wheels to paint !

[Mini Me]

In the "groove" now Mr. Race........see, those tracks were sent by Matron to test your "Meds" and see if you could handle the additional stress.......I have it on good authority that you are now signed off and can proceed with the Group Build without further delay........Please carry on!

[Guest]

The rear door is going to be open.This poses a slight quandary as there are no internals.

Will this help?

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[scottie3158]

Cracking work John the tracks look great

[Steve Jones]

You were busy last week. Had a nice catch up. Glad you have conquered your fear of tracks. They were a great success. Hopefully you will be able to start the painting soon. Great work my friend

[Guest]

In the "groove" now Mr. Race........see, those tracks were sent by Matron to test your "Meds" and see if you could handle the additional stress.......I have it on good authority that you are now signed off and can proceed with the Group Build without further delay........Please carry on!

In deed Rick, though seeing what I thought was Matron on the photos from the Shuttleworth Show I was worried.

Will this help?

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Yes it does Jakko.

Although have this drawing many thanks for reminding me !
I seem to remember the Zvezda model I first built had a full gun breach and engine. Those propellent cases will be copied , can't do the breach unfortunately, although I may have a T34 breach that would at least give an impression of one. The good thing it will be hard to see into .
Its unfortunate that even the "Bible " on the KV-2 has no photos of the internals

[Guest]

Cracking work John the tracks look great

Thanks Paul and for the tip along with Allen and Mike for using the tape.

You were busy last week. Had a nice catch up. Glad you have conquered your fear of tracks. They were a great success. Hopefully you will be able to start the painting soon. Great work my friend

Ha, thanks Steve, well you know when you've build 3 of them before It does help.:smiling3: Still annoyed by the barrel assembly, might show a photos later of the drawing to see what other feel .

[Graeme C.]

The tracks have gone together nicely John, I'm sure you can sort the turret too.

[langy71]

The build is looking good John, I love those tracks, they really look the business.

(Can't wait for the 4BO to be flung in its general direction.. :thumb2

[Jim R]

Hi John
You'll sleep better now you've mastered the tracks. No more track nightmares to wake you up shaking in a cold sweat :tongue-out3:
Glad you've overcome your nemesis and done a great job into the bargain.
Jim

[Si Benson]

Damn good to see that you got those tracks done so well John….very nice indeed :smiling4:

[Guest]

The tracks have gone together nicely John, I'm sure you can sort the turret too.

Well Graeme its glued now, but I can see they had left out the don't glue here mark . Very tricky to get the assembly in the opening with out any glue. Certainly a 3 handed job.

[Guest]

The build is looking good John, I love those tracks, they really look the business.

(Can't wait for the 4BO to be flung in its general direction.. :thumb2

Nor can I Chris, the fact that the tracks have to be painted off the model , and the hull will need doing before the tracks are fitted and then the track guards can go on.Yes pleased with the tracks, although I think the sag is a little short.

Hi John
You'll sleep better now you've mastered the tracks. No more track nightmares to wake you up shaking in a cold sweat :tongue-out3:
Glad you've overcome your nemesis and done a great job into the bargain.
Jim

Thanks Jim, now wondering why all the panic in the first place. :smiling3:

Damn good to see that you got those tracks done so well John….very nice indeed :smiling4:

Hi Si thank you, I'll listen to you in the future ! Hope all is well in Benson Towers .