KV-1 heavy cast turret
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general view
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cutting/weld marks added
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cutting/weld marks added
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more cutting/weld marks added
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more cutting/weld marks added
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grille added
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first soldered parts
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5 December 2014, 16:45
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I like those welding marks. Can you share how did you make them? I'm also working on a KV-1 right now.
13 February 2015, 22:33
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thx, just took a look on your model, it's looking fine.
For the weldmarks, I used two methods:
- I cut small strips of styrene sheet and glue these on their place. With Tamiya ultra thin cement I soften them up and carve them with a knife. To soften the sharp edges, I apply some more cement afterwards to melt the edges.
- Same way as above, but instead of styrene strip I use different sections of streched sprue that are glued next to and above eachother. These are treated the same way, but give a less uniform surface...
The cutting marks are engraved with a sharp knive, by rapidly moving it on a right angle with the border of the plate. The number of passes with the knife define the degree of damage. Afterwards I also use thin cement to soften the sharp edges
14 February 2015, 01:31
Album info
This is a second hand kit, that had allready been begun by the owner. Weldmarks and cutting marks added, some parts are soldered to improve strength