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re: Vader’s Model Desk: Soviet KV-1 Heavy Tank

Posted on 8/10/26 at 5:49 pm to
Posted by Stonehenge
Wakulla Springs
Member since Dec 2014
2722 posts
Posted on 8/10/26 at 5:49 pm to
Awesome build! I’m currently working on a KV-2. It has a massive turret.
Posted by Darth_Vader
A galaxy far, far away
Member since Dec 2011
74538 posts
Posted on 8/10/26 at 7:29 pm to
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Awesome build! I’m currently working on a KV-2. It has a massive turret.


Is it the Tamiya KV-2? I’ve come close to buying it several times. But it’s such an ugly vehicle, I can’t bring myself to pulling the trigger.

Posted by Stonehenge
Wakulla Springs
Member since Dec 2014
2722 posts
Posted on 8/10/26 at 7:56 pm to
Yes, it’s the Tamiya kit. It is a very ugly tank, but it’s very unique.
Posted by Darth_Vader
A galaxy far, far away
Member since Dec 2011
74538 posts
Posted on 8/10/26 at 7:58 pm to
Yeah. I’ll probably break down and buy one soon. If not nothing else to fill out my WWII Soviet vehicle line.
This post was edited on 8/10/26 at 8:01 pm
Posted by SeafoodPlatter
Member since Jul 2012
859 posts
Posted on 8/10/26 at 8:34 pm to
Heavy tanks and tank hunters are my favorite flavor of tanks, looks good dude
Posted by Darth_Vader
A galaxy far, far away
Member since Dec 2011
74538 posts
Posted on 8/10/26 at 9:45 pm to
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Heavy tanks and tank hunters are my favorite flavor of tanks, looks good dude


Those are my favorite subjects to build.
Posted by Spaceman Spiff
Savannah
Member since Sep 2012
20645 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 6:11 am to
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Thanks! That one actually won me third place in a model show a few years ago.


Legit one of the best jobs I've ever seen. The cool thing is that it looks worn and no raised edges or the like.
Posted by Darth_Vader
A galaxy far, far away
Member since Dec 2011
74538 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 6:58 am to
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Legit one of the best jobs I've ever seen. The cool thing is that it looks worn and no raised edges or the like.


Thanks. Like I said, less is more when it comes to this technique. And using thinned paint also helps.
Posted by choppadocta
Louisiana
Member since May 2014
2590 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 5:20 pm to
Nice work. For whatever reason Ive never built much Russian or Soviet armor, Italian aircraft or almost anything Japanese, altho Ive got a Tony on deck after I finish this Tamiya P-38F/G Lightning. Going to be one of the aircraft on the kill Yamamoto mission. Great kit, almost falls together, Fit and finish is exquisite.
Posted by Stonehenge
Wakulla Springs
Member since Dec 2014
2722 posts
Posted on 8/13/26 at 3:55 pm to
Just finished. A very fun build. Zero issues with kit.
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