Trumpeter KV-1 Build Part 1

This episode chronicles the building phase of our Trumpeter KV-1 project. The model built up easily but we did encounter quite a bit of flash and some gaps that will need filling. Sadly no figure in the box and no stowage accessories but otherwise for the price we do get clear parts and braided copper wire for our towing cables. We'll do our filling in part two as well we'll assemble the tracks after we've painted and weathered our running gear and hull. Tune in again for part two which will be following shortly.
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[@silvestersze9968]

I received the exact kit from my brother in law as a gift 🎁

[@silvestersze9968]

I’m so used to build Tamiya kits. This would be my first Trumpeter kit. 😅

[@Luaghs]

Great Video, thanks for the build and review of the kit. the odd brackets at 09.47 on the drive sprockets are to scrape out mud that would be building up and could potentially throw a track

[@stevieRay3211]

Thanks luaghs. Nice to know I have supporting fire on these projects. Our Russian friends even helped us translate the slogan on the turret! Who could ask for more? Good luck on your projects!

[@holmerz]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@stevieRay3211]

Hey Holmerz, thanks for the comment! Always nice when people drop by and hopefully get something out of the videos. Best of luck to you on your own projects.

[@tonyde6423]

Nice one Tomas stay safe cheers

[@stevieRay3211]

Thanks TD, glad you could stop by.

[@panzer-meister]

It's very nice tutorial. Also, I'm looking forward to the next step. Thanks for sharing.

[@stevieRay3211]

Thanks for stopping by PM and for the encouraging comment. Yup, time to get the airbrush out and give this beast its green skin. Stay well!

[@GregReilly135ScaleModels]

Nicely done sir a nice clean build and an excellent video

[@stevieRay3211]

Hi Greg - thank you for the excellent comment. This kind of support is very encouraging and makes the video work worth it. Stay well and keep building!

[@ada42klm]

Mr. Barak, outstanding video my friend I'm looking forward to Part 2. Kudos to you.

[@stevieRay3211]

Hey Azzy, thanks for stopping by and for commenting. Painting and weathering to start soon but I'm still up in the air about a green or winter paint job. Is this video too short?

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Wonderful build and a great video. Good luck with the painting

[@stevieRay3211]

Thanks Steve, glad you could stop by. Your Stug videos are cool - mud effects are excellent!

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Thats kind of you to say. Happy modelling my friend

[@rickmoreno6858]

Just bought this today! I've heard nothing but good things about it!

[@stevieRay3211]

Other than a few gaps that need filling the model is fun and easy to put together.

[@John_Sharrock]

Great work on the build and the video 👍

[@stevieRay3211]

Thank you John - I appreciate the thumbs up! Now the tough decision - green or winter camo paint job. All the best to you!

[@vicsminiatures7949]

Wonderful video and thanks for walking through this build.

[@stevieRay3211]

Thanks Vic for the amazing comment! Glad you could stop by and visit. Really appreciate the encouragement!

[@JonathanCheeseman]

Thanks for another excellent video Tom. I've been waiting for this one and I'm already looking forward to Part 2!

[@stevieRay3211]

Hey thanks Jon! Always nice to hear from you. Not sure if I should have made the video longer but I think it about covers the no-nonsense KV1.

[@RimsModels]

great build video my friend looking really nice looking forward to next video thanks for sharing and stay safe

[@stevieRay3211]

Thanks for the note RM and glad you could stop by. Us model makers self-isolated long before it became fashionable. Hope you are keeping well too.

[@joeshmoe9978]

Looks like a nice kit. It's too bad for Tamiya that you can buy TWO Trumpeter KVs for the price of ONE of Tamya's new tool KV kits. 😕 I'm a fan of Tamiya, but the price difference may be the deciding factor.

[@stevieRay3211]

You hit the nail on the head with modeling the KV1. The Trumpeter kit trades time for money - it's cheaper but requires more time and patience. The newer Tam kits are becoming more expensive but virtually no flash, no filling and we get brilliant engineering for the money. Thanks for the comment JS.

[@ahmadesa6475]

Next building bronco kv 122 please

[@stevieRay3211]

The KV122 is a real beast. I have the ICM Liberty truck next but after that, who knows? I'll take a look at Bronco's KV122 in the meantime. Thanks for the note and suggestion!

[@silvestersze9968]

What did you do (or steps you had taken) to get that final result of the tail light painted and installed?

[@silvestersze9968]

Hi, what grade (number) of the sanding stick do you generally use?

[@stevieRay3211]

Hey Silvesterze - thanks for the note. I use the dual-sided ones, with 240 grit on one side and 120 on the other. That's a good general purpose sander. You may want to get additional finer ones if you really want a glass-like finish. There are other - how shall we say - better brands out there but if you're into saving a few bucks and don't mind a little extra work, then Trumpeter is okay. Hopefully you have some hobby mud around as the tracks have really bad push marks. Anyway, it's all covered in the videos. Good luck with the project!

[@silvestersze9968]

@@stevieRay3211 Ahh… I see. I’m gonna get 240 to start out with. I’m currently just using a Tamiya file from one of the three-piece package/pouch. Thank you for the heads up! This’s really helpful. 😄

[@silvestersze9968]

For the DeWalt clamps, are those 4.5 or 6 inches ones you were using?

[@stevieRay3211]

The little bar clamps are 7 inchers. Yes, I reside in Canada - long winters, perfect excuse for hunkering inside and building models.

[@silvestersze9968]

@@stevieRay3211 I hear you. haha

[@silvestersze9968]

@@stevieRay3211 I’m in Seattle.

[@MVeminor7]

Excellent info on this build. Patiently waiting the follow-up video. Thanks