Trumpeter 1/35 WW2 Russian KV-5 Super Heavy Tank

[spanner570]

Thanks Rick and 453.

Thanks 570......turret looks the bomb. what calibre gun is that sir?

Rick, it was supposed to have a 107mm cal. gun. The tank itself never reached the production stage.

Cheers.
Ron

 

[Lee Drennen]

Ron looks very good

 

[Lee Drennen]

You gotta love those swoopy Rooskie tailpipes! Steady as she goes.......nice job on the etch. I don't often get the chance to play around with etched parts in my scale. Just as well.....I have a particular dislike for CA...can't seem to get it to go where it needs to be...sort of like herding cats. Right, what's next 570?

Rick. Those are Russian “Laker Pipes”

 

[Isitme]

Ron,
Looks very good.
Ignore those heretics that keep making obtuse comments and showing you pics of their shed with matching spade and cutter type thingy handles.
Mike.

 

[spanner570]

Thanks chaps.
More progress....




I've brushed on some light green for an undercoat. This will give me a bit of streaking when I brush on the Russian Green.






Those long track skirt things still to fix.

Cheers.
Ron

 

[Mini Me]

Giiiiinormous!! You cold get up a soccer game on that rear deck......hope you have buckets of 4BO, if not check with 453, he may have some left over shed paint!

 

[spanner570]

.......he may have some left over shed paint!

!

 

[spanner570]

Thanks Rick. Good to see you are still hanging on in here.

Track side things fitted. I'll weather the tracks, where seen, at the next stage. No point in wasting time and paint on the tracks if hidden.

1st. coat of Vallejo Russian Green brushed on. Some nice streaks and blotches already showing through. - Luuuverrly!
Keep in mind you brush painters, the first 'Proper' coat will look awful. DON'T be tempted to thicken the paint for the subsequent coats. Be patient.






Cheers.
Ron

 

[Lee Drennen]

Ron. Nice pics of your updates looking forward for more

 

[Tim Marlow]

Coming along nicely Ron.

 

[Mini Me]

How many coats do you reckon, 570?

 

[Jim R]

Looking good Ron. It certainly is a monster.
Jim

 

[spanner570]

Thanks chaps. Glad you like the progress thus far.

Rick, I reckon a couple more coats should be enough. I don't go for uniform coverage. I don't see the point, when folks then add weathering streaks after getting a nice finish. Far better(for me anyway) to put in any such 'effects' during the painting process.

Thanks again for all your much appreciated input, boys.

Ivor Steefbroosh

 

[Richard48]

Nicey nice Ron.
What a beast.Reminds me of the Charioteer for some reason.
Well done sir.
Rich

 

[spanner570]

Thanks Rich.

Second coat brushed on. One more should be enough.




Cheers.
Ron

 

[adt70hk]

Ron

Sincerest of apologies, missed the numerous updates. Really excellent work and not a small beast was it!

ATB

Andrew

 

[spanner570]

Ron

Sincerest of apologies, missed the numerous updates. Really excellent work and not a small beast was it!

ATB
Andrew

Andrew, no need for any apologies. With all the builds being posted and updated on something that appears to be a conveyor belt on steroids, I miss loads of stuff too.

I confess to simply not being able to keep track.

Update.
Rain most of yesterday, so I was able to move on at a lick.

I've brushed on the last coat of paint and added the two decals. Some streaking left, which is just what I wanted. Now I can attend to the tracks, varnish the model and add some basic weathering to the brute.















Cheers.
Ron

 

[papa 695]

Just caught up Ron, looking very good.

 

[adt70hk]

Looking very good Ron, and I know what you mean about keeping up with everyone's builds.

 

[grumpa]

Beautiful work as always Ron, you know I have a soft spot for those ugly yet strangely beautiful
WW2 Rooski beasts.

Carry on,

Jim.