Lee Drennen’s 1/48 Tamiya Russian Heavy Tank KV-1

[Graeme C.]

Looking good Lee, I did some Tamiya link & length tracks on a Valentine, they are pretty well engineered, as usual with Tamiya.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Lee
A good start. Glad the kit is up to standard. You'll master the tracks - no problems
Jim

 

[Lee Drennen]

Tony, Rick, Gerry, Graeme, Jim. Thanks for the complements. I’m sure the Tracks will be easy this is one thing o like about Tamiya kits simple instructions and great fit even at this scale. More updates soon

 

[Allen Dewire]

Late to the party Lee and I see I haven't missed too much of your fine work. She's looking good so far Buddy. And I hope the snow isn't too deep either...............

Na Zdorovie (Prost)
Allen(ski) Pres.
RBB Factory #69

 

[Steve Jones]

Glad to hear the build is going so well. Keep up the great work my friend

 

[Lee Drennen]

Allen and Steve Thanks for the complements. Sorry for the late reply just been so busy lately.

 

[Lee Drennen]

I finally faced my fears of this kit today the link tracks. This is my second time I’ve done link tracks in 1/48 and these went together with easy till the end where I had to sand down the ends just a little to make a good fit there not the best but I’m going with it. The Tamiya Glue was a big help. When these set up good I’ll move to the other side.

 

[adt70hk]

Great work Lee. Coming on nicely!

ATB.

Andrew

 

[JR]

Well done Lee .

 

[Mark1]

The track looks good mate.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Andrew John Mark thanks for the complement it’s very encouraging I’m glad you guys like them.

 

[Mini Me]

Looking good Lee....glad I don't have to worry 'bout doing stuff like that in "87" land Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Looking good Lee....glad I don't have to worry 'bout doing stuff like that in "87" land Rick H.

Thanks Rick. Yes you are so right been thing about going back to 87 land these days but Wow it is so expensive nowadays

 

[Mini Me]

Hi Lee, tell me about it..........I have not had my head around this for years!! Still have Minitanks from my youth in original packaging .29, .39, .49 cents.......today it is $29, $39, $49 dollars and up. I sure am glad I amassed the bulk of my collection years ago. There are still REAL bargains to be had on Evil Bay if you are willing to do the legwork. Recently got a bus model for $2.50 plus shipping that would have retailed for around $35.00. Were you thinking about modeling Tractors and trailers, Agriculture or Military?......just curious.
Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Hi Lee, tell me about it..........I have not had my head around this for years!! Still have Minitanks from my youth in original packaging .29, .39, .49 cents.......today it is $29, $39, $49 dollars and up. I sure am glad I amassed the bulk of my collection years ago. There are still REAL bargains to be had on Evil Bay if you are willing to do the legwork. Recently got a bus model for $2.50 plus shipping that would have retailed for around $35.00. Were you thinking about modeling Tractors and trailers, Agriculture or Military?......just curious.
Rick H.

I have a bunch of Kibri Tractors and Trailers I would like to build and I would like to get some modern Roco European Military vehicles like LKW Man trucks and MB Trucks. Your right I’ve found some buys on Sleezbay. I like the bigger Millitary stuff but I’m running out of room for them. After the GB I’ll probably start building 1/87 Kibri Trucks some will be Millitary.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Tracks look good Lee, looks like extra thin has worked nicely for you

 

[Lee Drennen]

Tracks look good Lee, looks like extra thin has worked nicely for you

Tim. Thanks this is about the second time I’ve used this glue and it’s working quite well for me.

 

[eddiesolo]

That does look nice Lee, those tracks are great, nice sag, just right.

 

[scottie3158]

Lee,
Sorry mate late to the party. Your off to a great start the track work looks spot on.

 

[Graeme C.]

The tracks look just right Lee, Nice work.