1/48 Tamiya KV-1

This is a refurbishment of a kit I built in back in 2008. 

It was the second piece of armour I'd ever built and I was never really happy with it. The base green was far to dark (I'd used the colour suggested in the instructions).  

I wanted to have a practice at doing a dusty vehicle. So I couple of months ago as the KV-1  looked like it would be an easy one to refurbish and  I stripped it down and started again. I did intend to use the commander figure again but broke the hatch.

I managed to get hold of another set of decals (thanks Paul) from a guy online.

I did add some Mr Surfacer and stippled it to try and get a rough surface on the cast surfaces. I looked OK before the paint and weathering went on but I don't think it really worked.

The Kit 

• 1/48 Tamiya KV-1

Aftermarket

• Nil

Base 

• Plaster and coloured with pigments and Tamiya Acrylics.

Paint

• Mr color FS34102 for the base coat. I went with a lighter green this time choosing one I had plenty of. 
• Various Vallejo,  Tamiya and Gunze Acrylics
• Flat Coat is Testors Dullcoate.

The Photos