Tim’s Trumpeter KV-7 in 1/35

[Jakko]

I see no way you could insert any type of rubber into or onto the KV series cast steel road wheels.

I didn’t remember the whole story, and thereby misrepresented it As far as I can determine quickly, it was the early wheels that were constructed like I described:

Резиновое кольцо means “rubber ring”.

But those are not what’s in Tim’s kit. The wheels in that are entirely steel, yes.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi both. I think most of the wheels in mine are actually like that, original early wheels. Only the first set are all steel, probably to guard against fracture for the weight of the three barrels and the casemate.

 

[Allen Dewire]

I didn’t remember the whole story, and thereby misrepresented it As far as I can determine quickly, it was the early wheels that were constructed like I described:

Резиновое кольцо means “rubber ring”.

But those are not what’s in Tim’s kit. The wheels in that are entirely steel, yes.

Thanks Jakko, It does seem a bit strange and I didn't think they had the idea/technology for it. I can see these being used on the 1939-40 versions, but would think as the war broke out and progressed, all steel was the way to go and preserve raw materials such as rubber. My Su-152 kit has all steel wheels too. Thanks again for the info....

Prost
Allen

 

[Tim Marlow]

Not an original idea, though using more modern materials Allen. UK pre first war railway passenger coaches used “Mansell” wheels. They were steel rims on wooden centers. The wood inserts were supposed to give resilience and reduce rail hammer being transmitted to the occupants. This design seems to do something similar.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Here is an drawing of them Allen….

 

[Jakko]

I think most of the wheels in mine are actually like that, original early wheels.

The wheel I posted the cross-section of, is this type:

(Pictures of model parts are easier to find than of the real thing, for some reason.) It also existed without the lightening holes around the rim. The ones on your model appear to be this type:

Those, like Allen said, are entirely steel, no rubber involved.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Makes more sense now. I obviously misread the CSA, but that picture shows how they would be assembled. The newer one piece wheels must be much easier and faster to make, and possibly even lighter.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Wow Guys,

It's always good to learn something new and thanks for that. I'm really not a Bumskie Rooskie tank builder, but it's nice to see how they did things too. One would never imagine there was rubber inside of the early ones either. Cool........

Prost
Allen

 

[Tim Marlow]

Wheel wear now highlighted…..

 

[Tim Marlow]

Got tracks…….

Nearly there now. Barrel soot, minor repairs, and final detail to add, then it will go on the shelf…..

 

[Mini Me]

Niiiiiiiiice!! That is the Bees Neez, decals next?

 

[Tim Marlow]

Niiiiiiiiice!! That is the Bees Neez, decals next?

Thanks Rick….no decals, it was built as a trial breakthrough tank model and didn’t have any…saves me varnishing it though

 

[Mini Me]

Well ain't you the lucky one!!!

 

[adt70hk]

Coming on very nicely indeed Tim. Looking forward to seeing this cross the finish line.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[JR]

Have to say you put my KV to shame, some really top rate work there Tim.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Well ain't you the lucky one!!!

Yep, though it would add interest to a green lump….

 

[Tim Marlow]

Coming on very nicely indeed Tim. Looking forward to seeing this cross the finish line.

ATB.

Andrew

So am I Andrew

 

[Tim Marlow]

Have to say you put my KV to shame, some really top rate work there Tim.

Not that top John, the paint job is pretty poor if you look too closely, I didn’t dilute the paint enough and got an orange peel finish. Happy with the tracks though.

 

[Jakko]

It looks good from where I’m sitting Nothing wrong with the paint, going by the photos — we’re always our own worst critics, I suppose.

 

[Tim Marlow]

It looks good from where I’m sitting Nothing wrong with the paint, going by the photos — we’re always our own worst critics, I suppose.

Look closer Jakko…..that textured finish isn’t the armoured plate, it’s poorly applied paint