KV-2 |
Trumpeter, 1/35 scale |
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by Jay Laverty |
Description
Here is Trumpeter’s 1/35 scale KV-2.
I
believe the general consensus on this kit is that it is generally
accurate aside from some small issues, and is easily the best rendition
of this famous vehicle to date.
I am not one of these “everything must be absolutely correct” modellers
so the finer points are irrelevant to me. As long as the shape is good,
detail nicely rendered, and builds easily enough, then I am happy. This
kit has all of the above in abundance so there is absolutely no
complaint from me.
As I examined the contents of the box before I built this kit, I
marveled at the level of detail in the kit, and was pleased to see the
accuracy extend to the bolt heads on the drive sprockets, and even the
eyelets for the lifting points on the engine deck.
The build is quite simple and the fit is excellent. The only addition I
made to the model was a few fuse wire rods to go over the mesh that
covers the engine louvres.
As usual the model has been primed with Alclad, finished in Xtracolor,
and weathered with CMK’s Stardust weathering pigments.
Trumpeter's KV-2 will satisfy all level of modeller and will build into a
superb kit for anyone who puts the effort into it. With the release of
this model we are seeing Trumpeter move into a new level of quality and
with the high quality of recent aircraft kits as well, I think this is a
general pattern that we are seeing and I can say for my part, I can now
buy any Trumpeter release with confidence.
For those wishing to read a full build article on how I got on with this
model then please have a look at the latest issue of Military Modelling.
Click the thumbnails below to view additional images:
Model,
Text and Images by Jay
Laverty
Page Created 07 January, 2006
Page Last Updated
06 January, 2006
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