Nice job Jose !!!

Here's my progress, primer on the turret

Aaahhhh... my goodies arrived today for my KV-122.



Need to get back at the bench as I think I have forgotten how to.

Also, if I have time I may look into getting some PE fenders too for it!



Jeff

Despite my injury, I have nearly completed construction of Trumpeter's BMP-3 in Cypress. I have photos of the major components assembled as well as the start photo. I will post them, tonight or tomorrow. I would like to get some etch, for the tool straps/brackets. I will be upgrading the turret and it has not been started.

@Matt

Glad that your recovery includes plastic & glue

@Jeff

Can't wait to see you back at the bench with those goodies, that's going to be a sweet build !!!

I didn't realize there were Early and Late KV's! So I guess the KV-85 is a Late chassis? Or was it the KV-1S? That's what the prototype KV-122 was based on and that is the fenders I need to target it for.



I guess.




Jeff

KV-85 – A KV-1S with the 85mm D-5T cannon in a new turret, with the ball mounted hull machine gun removed and the hole welded shut, 148 of these tanks were produced in the second half of 1943 until the spring of 1944 as a stopgap until the IS tank series entered production. This tank had its original turret, but later models were equipped with IS-1 turret.

KV-85G - KV-1S with 85mm S-31 cannon. Turret and mantlet remained from conventional KV-1S. This variant was a competitor of KV-85 during proving. It lost competition and was not taken in service.
KV-152 - A KV-1S with short 152mm S-41 cannon. One prototype was made in 1943. Not taken in service.
KV-100 - A KV-85 with the 100mm D-10T cannon. One prototype was made in 1944. Not taken in service.
KV-122 - A KV-85 with the 122mm D-25T cannon. One prototype was made in 1944. Not taken in service.

Hope it helps Jeff

Okay, I got all that but is the KV-1S (the chassis used for the KV-122) an early chassis?

Still looking for a source on the fenders.



Jeff

Hello again Gents: Well I put the Ontos on hold for awhile. I started my ASU-85. I find the kit a bit of a let down after building Trumpeter's T-62. The fit is not up to scratch and the detail is not what I expected. The better part is the price, better than the resin kit. Here are some pics of my start up! Again, all comments welcome!!

Please explain why you are not happy with your BMP...

Well first off, it's not a BMP, but an ASU-85 Airborne Assault/Anti-tank Gun. Second, the fit of the pieces so far (Mainly the fender area) are below par considering the price for this little vehicle. The details are not as well defined as the details on Trumpeter's T-62 or their MI-24 Hind-D. I have test fitted the upper superstructure to the lower hull and the fit is off as well as to short up front. The idler mountings are confusing as to the way they are mounted and are dependent on the fender location and fit. I thought that this was a bit crazy especially if you want to wait on mounting the fenders until after the running gear is finished. I have the BMP-3 model in my attic. I hope that the fit and details are not like this kit but are more like the T-62.

On with the bridge, the railings have been added along with the coms domes and a few other bits and pieces.



and fitted in place.



commenced on the fittings of the funnel casings, chocks and launch davit fitted for one rhib, with the basic hib assembly test fitted.



Both Rhibs plastic parts along with both 20mm guns.



The rhibs completed and fitted. (Etched roll frame and wheel have been added)



Guns fitted and the funnel casing fitted, a few more bits and pieces to add to the forward section.



Si

That's looking great Simon

Great work Simon !

My progress, turret had a coat of Panzer grey !

Hey guys I decided to build this Challenger 2 Op Telic kit for this campaign. I also picked up a aftermarket metal barrel as well.

Starting off









thanks for looking, and thanks for letting be part of this group build!

I'm new to the community and returning to scale modelling after (too) many years away. I figured I would jump back in with both feet and participate in this campaign with my first new model.

I'll be working on a 1/72 scale Stryker, as pictured below.



I had to use imgur as I this site's gallery confounded me. If anyone has any advice in using it, I'd be obliged if you would message me directly.

Thanks, and good luck to all. This thread and campaign are very inspiring!

Welcome Ed !

nice kit !
you can use any photo sharing site / app , no problem.
Just post a final photo on the Kitmaker Campaign Gallery when you're finished.

I agree with you on some of your issues with the ASU-85 kit. I have mine in front of me at this moment, taking a break from the tracks for a bit. Although I didn't have any fit issues with mine, I do wish they had made attaching the upper hull and fenders a little later in the build. Installing the tracks would have been much easier. Don't get me started about the placement of the idler tension units, the absolute most vague instructions in the history of modeling.

There is a tutorial somewhere but I can't remember where. Maybe someone can post the link here for you. It is very easy once you get the hang of a few little foibles.

Adapt, overcome..
Cheers
Warren

made some more progress tonight, I'm a little upset with how things are going on this build, the rear fuel barrels and mounting hooks weren't even close to lining up, pretty frustrating working with those hooks. Also the rear flaps don't really want to seem to sit right.

I will continue this "battle"! Here are some more pictures of the progress I made last night

Nice job with the Challenger !!

Here's my slow progress:

Dark Iron on the guns



Decals on turret, some MicroSol for the decals soon ..





Also getting ready to work on the wheels & small suspension,
PE parts will be primed first.

Wow....spend a few days away from the Interwebs, and look what happens! Great progress, everyone! I picked a great campaign to be my first...lots of great work and a variety of subject matter. I've been thinking I need to do a ship model or two, now I know for sure I do!

@Lonewolf7usa: I have the ASU-85 Mod 1956 kit and will be watching your build with great interest. I had considered it for this campaign, and my still yet start it since my interest in the Il-76 has waned this past week. Too much sanding for me to want to get into at the moment.

That being said, I made a bit more progress on the Panzer 38(t). A nice little kit, and happy that it isn't over-engineered...makes a fun little build. I have noticed a slight amount of flash along the edges of some pieces, but nothing a quick pass with a file or 1500 grit sandpaper doesn't remove. The sprue attachments also seem a bit overly thick, especially on some of the smaller pieces. The few photoetch pieces included are a nice touch, especially the rear engine grille.









I have a bit more done since I took these shots. Started the turret and main gun last night. Would really like to be able to get this thing primed over the weekend, so I can start painting.

Quick question about the Panzer 38(t) for any experts: Could someone point me to a reference that shows a standard panzer grey 38(t) with the Balkenkreuz painted on the turret? Every image I can find shows them along the side of the hull, but I would like to do mine with the cross on the turret with numbers. I want to use stencils for the markings in lieu of decals, but the stencils won't fit into the area where they would need to go on the hull sides...the fenders are in the way.

I've seen lots of model photos with the Balkenkreuz on the turret, but don't know how accurate that would be. I'll likely just do it anyway. I'm not a rivet counter, but would just like to have a reference to see if it was ever actually done on these tanks.

made some more progress today, I tried do a few things with lighter and heavier colors and shading. As well as dry brushing some rust staining on.

Any tips, are greatly appreciated.





















I still have yet to install the lower wheel skirts, those are painted and ready to go, I'm just waiting for them to dry.

Slow wheel progress ...

Don't sweat it John..

well Gents, here's the latest update for my ASU-85. The flash on this kit is really starting to irritate me. It always wants to crop up where two parts join. Again all comments welcome!!