New Tank- German pzkpfw 738(r) =Captured KVI

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Well, I started on my three PST models of captured KV’s in German markings. I have photos in progress of the one, since all the steps are basically the same, except for the turrets.

One thing that really amazed me was the detailed construction involved when choosing to mount the German command cupola on the turrets. Take a look:

There are ten individual pieces in that assembly! [:O] I placed it next to a no.11 blade for a size reference.

This is the lower hull assembled, ready for the indy tracks to be mounted.

It may not look like much has been done, but that’s because everything you see above has been done in triplicate. I’ll have more photos when I get to assembling the turrets.[:D]

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Is that Braille scale Duke? Looking good so far. Sounds like a neat project. Something different for sure.

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10 pieces … in the turret alone … on braille scale … that’s incredible !!!

And looks pretty darned good too.

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How many pieces are there in the whole kit?

Regards, Dan

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Looks like you are off to a good start, Duke. It really amazes me how you guys handle those small things.

Keep us posted.

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Yeah, I forgot to mention that. These three kits are the PST 1/72 scale captured KV’s in German Markings. I’m building all three at once! Now I have to get a T 34/76 and make it German as well. I already have an M 4 Sherman I’m going to make captured German.

Ducks to avoid flying object thrown by Robert

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Thanks guys! Wow, I didn’t know everyone was checking this!

boybuddho, i think if you count all the indy track pieces there are close to 150.

Thanks Robert! Yeah, I’ve always liked the quality of PST kits.

Thanks Dwight!

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I’m glad you gave them a thumbs up.

I’ll have to give a PST kit a try.

Looking real good!

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That’s amazing, Duke
I’m looking at the 1/35 scale tracks on my Sherman…1/72 scale…oh boy!

Regards, Dan

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Good looking Duke. Looking forward in seeing the finished model.
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Great work Duke. Ten pieces for a cupola, …in braille, …amazing!!! Looking forward to see it finished.[:)][:)][:)]

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Just shows that the Germans appreciated the quality [:p][:p]

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The Germans appreciated stuff that RAN! Since most of theirs didn’t!

Ducks to avoid objects thrown by just about everybody!!![:D][:D]

Great Job! Please post more pictures of the build!

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I hope this helps… its 52 tons of comparison and yours looks better.

Photo is from Aberdeen. KV-IC

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Looking great Duke. keep us posted.

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Great stuff so far, Duke!

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Nice picture of the KV. Funny, the tracks don’t look all that rusted, is that because they are painted quite often?

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Thanks muzzleflash! That pic gives me some ideas now! :slight_smile: