Off to the Russian Front

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John, many thanks... part G2 on your sheet looks similar to part 64 on mine..a bit hard for me to tell from the image. I agree, looks like the limber was part of the transporting.....hmmmm decisions decisions now
 

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So after a number of months and Making some effort to find some time,(little at best) I’ve been able to get some bench time and have been updating the KV 1 tank and doing some scratchery to add some detail and interest. Cutting out the old front of the turret and making adjustments for the aftermarket barrel was the biggest challenge.
 

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Nice to see you posting again Joe. Lovin your work as always. I echo Mr T's comments. Great work on the seam lines. Hopefully life will allow you to press on with this one now.:thumb2:
 

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Hi Joe, I thought I'd sneak in while the rabble were hibernating on your couch for the last couple of months. Good to see you're progressing at the bench. Free time is a luxury nowadays. You've just got Simon's and my attention with the scratchy stuff. :thumb2:
I'll grab a soda pop, some warm clothing and blend in with the rest... Russian winters can be bitter.

Cheers,
Richard
 

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Joe.
Great to see you back.
Looking great, love the scratchery, the wiring is a smart move. The fenders truly look the dogs.
Pm sent .
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Great to see you all again and thank you all very much for the encouragement..sorry for such a lengthy time away from you all. I will be posting some further update pictures soon.. have to start building the Gaz AA., Limber has been built and KV painted with the base coat... more pics soon to come.

thanks again everyone for looking in and responses.
 

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Excellent work Joe. Very glad to see you back in the saddle here in the wilds of Ohio. PaulE
 

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Just a few more pics.... I didn’t really like the plastic kit cargo bed on the Gaz ... so I decided to scratch build the bed out of balsa wood. Also first coat of paint on the KV, limber and tracks. The Gaz is going to take a little bit more time to add some aftermarket kit work, but I will post pictures as I make updates. Thanks again for all of the responses and following along.
 

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I have scratched a few beds & always found representing the hardware on German beds tough as they like drop sides as well as tailgates. Thankfully not always. PaulE
 

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The wooden bed is so much better. I try and incorporate a bit of wood in all my builds as it is a nice contrast against the metal. Keep up the great work mate.
 

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Added some detailing to the engine since my plan is to have the hood open on one side.. last pic is for reference only... any suggestions on what color to paint the engine block? I’ll be adding some rust and oil, etc later ,,but thought it may be interesting to paint the block...suggestions welcome.
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Joe .
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this is a Gaz AAA.
Not much difference from yours,
or this .
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So it would seem any colour would do.
I do like the load bed in timber, in my case it burnt so much better:smiling4: What model Gaz is it please.
There is a site called
http://www.o5m6.de/redarmy/_menu.php?cat=RussianTrucks&navtit=Russian Trucks. They are very good drawings of trucks and everything else, and German. No engine detail unfortunately but worth a look .
John.
 
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