KV-1 Lightweight Cast Turret

[Panzergrenadier]

Hi,

Another project of mine. (I have way too many in progress. :lol: )
This time it's the Trumpeter KV-1. Mainly started it as a mind clearing and experimenting model. Although I have to admit it has stalled a bit at the moment.




On this ones turret I went a bit wild with the cast texture but it was fun and I am
really pleased with the result.




I also tried to do welds on the roof. They took a lot of effort and to me they qualify as OK.




And the tracks and wheels are in this state at the moment.



All comments welcome.

Cheers

Siim

[Larry Bates]

Nice job Siim,
what's stopping you?

Larry

[MikkoH]

Siim looks very nice! How did you do the casting texture on turret?

Cheers Mikko

[RC_Hill]

Originally posted by Panzergrenadier@Jun 28 2006, 07:06 PM
Hi,

Another project of mine. (I have way too many in progress. :lol: )
This time it's the Trumpeter KV-1. Mainly started it as a mind clearing and experimenting model. Although I have to admit it has stalled a bit at the moment.

Man, you're not alone on having too many Don't worry about it, but do try to finish, that would be better...getting stalled is...well, I don't know how to describe it as it's different for everybody...just relax or try and find some inspiration...there's a lot to be found on this site and others...

Looks great so far!

RC

[D.A.Kinder66]

Looks good Siim i like the cast texture on the turret alot the welds look good also on the sides of the turret the welds on the top are a little heavy but i don't think it's nothing to worry about as far as everything else , i can't wait to see it finished thanks for sharing

[brokeneagle]

Siim,
great job on the turret texture! Really bubbly and ruff like the Russian stuff was.
Not overdone at all.

[mnickolson]

Siim,

I'm agree with Ian. Nice texture job on the turret.

Mike

Very nice lightweight turret there, Siim
As I don't have the kit [yet] I'm anxious to hear what improvements you made on the turret exactly; you mention weldlines, which look very convincing, but did you alter the cast armour texture completely and if so, what techniques did you use? The result is a extremely realistic looking turret

Theo

[Sticky]

Perfect texture! Wow. This is great. Please get back to this one i want to see more!

[paulyrichard]

Pretty cool texturin', I like it a lot!