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Killer KVs

warreni

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Posted: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 09:52 AM UTC

Hi everyone.

It has not been done before to my knowledge, so how about a KV Kampaign? And variant of the KV-1 or 2. The Trumpeter ones in 1/35 are cheap and great kits so does anyone else have the urge?

Cheers
Warren

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Posted: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 03:27 PM UTC

Hi Warren,
Scott Sutherland proposed a Mother Russia Campaign, for Russian Armor. https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/156187&page=1 Maybe you guys can form an alliance and come up with one cool campaign.

warreni

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Posted: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 05:56 PM UTC

Looks like my idea is superfluous (sic) then.. Maybe too specialised...

Dangeroo

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Posted: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 07:08 PM UTC

Warren, I think it's a good idea, there are also Sherman Campaigns, Tiger Campaigns and what not and still we have lots of other campaigns to build these in as well. It might take a bit longer to get the required 10 participants but I think it does have potential.

Cheers!
Stefan

Bigrip74

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Posted: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 07:09 PM UTC

Warren I would be up for the campaign, I have 2 KV kits in the stash.

Tamiya: KV-II
Eastern Express: KV-I

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casualmodeler

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Posted: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 07:27 PM UTC

T-34 had it´s own campaign in the past, so why not this mighty KV beast?

Blueheeler

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Posted: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 08:19 PM UTC

Why not Warren; I'm in. Checked the local supplier and they have a Tamiya KV-1C in stock at a nice low price

warreni

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Posted: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 11:16 PM UTC

Oooo!! Looks like we may just be able to get the 10 we require if it keeps up like this. Thanks for the support guys! I have all the Trumpeter KV-1s except the latest one, but that one is on its way as well.

There is something about the KV-1 and Russian armour in general that I find strangely attractive..

casualmodeler

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Posted: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 11:53 PM UTC

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Oooo!! Looks like we may just be able to get the 10 we require if it keeps up like this. Thanks for the support guys! I have all the Trumpeter KV-1s except the latest one, but that one is on its way as well. There is something about the KV-1 and Russian armour in general that I find strangely attractive..

Haahaa! I knew I have a soulmate somewhere here in Armorama! I have all Trumpeter 1/35 KV-1 and KV-II kits in my stash, except the latest -39 model. Me too find those russian monsters strangely attractive, specially KV-II.

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Posted: Friday, May 07, 2010 - 01:26 AM UTC

Hi Warren,

I would be interested in enlisting. I have never built a KV-1 so this would give me chance to do so.

When do you plan on running the campaign?

Thanks,

HARV

warreni

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Posted: Friday, May 07, 2010 - 08:56 AM UTC

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Hi Warren,

I would be interested in enlisting. I have never built a KV-1 so this would give me chance to do so.

When do you plan on running the campaign?

Thanks,

HARV

I am open to suggestions guys and gals as to when the campaign should run.

I am not sure where to go from here anyway..

WikingPanther

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Posted: Friday, May 07, 2010 - 09:20 AM UTC

If i can find a KV-1 kit somewhere online. I will gladly help and build one. My local hobby shop has seemed to run out of them.

casualmodeler

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Posted: Saturday, May 08, 2010 - 09:25 PM UTC

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If i can find a KV-1 kit somewhere online. I will gladly help and build one. My local hobby shop has seemed to run out of them.

Try Sprue Brothers, LuckyModel or Hobby Link Japan. One of those usually have some KV´s in stock. Sprue has the latest Trumpeter KV mod 39 in stock. It has reasonable price and it comes with PE parts and metal barrel.

WikingPanther

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Posted: Sunday, May 09, 2010 - 08:47 AM UTC

Thanks for the suggestions, Sprue Brothers seems to have a lot of nice deals on kits. I built a KV-2 a few years ago when i first started out and enjoyed it greatly. But i haven't seen any kits in a long time.

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If i can find a KV-1 kit somewhere online. I will gladly help and build one. My local hobby shop has seemed to run out of them.

Try Sprue Brothers, LuckyModel or Hobby Link Japan. One of those usually have some KV´s in stock. Sprue has the latest Trumpeter KV mod 39 in stock. It has reasonable price and it comes with PE parts and metal barrel.

warreni

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Posted: Sunday, May 09, 2010 - 08:52 AM UTC

Ebay is also a good source. Try Buy Models shop. He also has an online site at buymodel.com, but it is down for the moment.

Jasonbee71

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Posted: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 12:54 AM UTC

I'd be up for this, I gotta couple of 1/48 Hobbyboss KV's sitting in the stash.

Jason

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Posted: Monday, May 31, 2010 - 01:09 AM UTC

I am in if the campaign starts in 2011; swamped at the momment!

casualmodeler

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Posted: Monday, May 31, 2010 - 06:07 AM UTC

If we start late this year or next year, I would be interested. I have huge pile of Trumpeter KV´s in my stash and now it would be time to build first one.

warreni

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Posted: Monday, May 31, 2010 - 10:08 AM UTC

I can't see why it could not start next year.

casualmodeler

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Posted: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 - 07:31 AM UTC

Let´s bump this proposal. Any ideas when to start and finish, Warren?

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Posted: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 - 09:27 AM UTC

I also have all but the latest Trumpeter KV tank (Some hiding in boxes, some built, some inbetween, and some actually finished) I am very interested in this campaign. Perhaps we can get Neil Stokes watching and taking part.

GaryKato

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Posted: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 - 09:56 AM UTC

I decided to rename the thread to make it more obvious what it is about.

bart21

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Posted: Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 02:35 AM UTC

I'm up for it, got the Trumpy I and II in the stash.
Good if it's late this year or early next year as I am busy dodging rockets in Afghanistan right now.