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Silly question on the KV-1
Aitch
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Posted: Sunday, May 16, 2004 - 08:41 AM UTC
Just finished painting the return rollers on my Tamiya - and I did them in steel. Then I sat back and thought - is that correct..? I can't find anything definate - anyone know for sure if in 1941 around Leningrad the KV-1B had steel or rubber return rollers..?
Meantime I'll keep taking the idiot pills
steve203
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Posted: Sunday, May 16, 2004 - 03:05 PM UTC
The photos here look like they are steel, I am not sure on the date though. http://www.jagdtiger.de/index2.htm Hope it helps.
zululand66
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Posted: Sunday, May 16, 2004 - 03:26 PM UTC
Hi All,
The KV-1 at Aberdeen has steel return rollers. Most of the period shots I've seen have steel ones, too. Come to think of it, I don't think they EVER had rubber wheels. Anyone seen different?
Regards,
Georg
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Posted: Sunday, May 16, 2004 - 05:06 PM UTC
Yep, KVs had all steel running gear.
Aitch
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Posted: Sunday, May 16, 2004 - 07:50 PM UTC
Thanks Guys that gives me something to work with - as I'd already started I'm pleased to hear that for once I'd guessed right
That's a great link too - lots to tempt me with there!
Thanks again eyerybody.
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