KV-85

[Rubicon99]

FYI: A seller on eBay, "koleso884" is selling a conversion kit for the Heng Long KV-1 into a KV-85. Looks like it includes some major alterations to the hull as well as dedicated turret moldings. Expensive, but unique. Note: I can't buy from him because he banned me after I left a "neutral" review for some defective features on a T-34/76 turret I bought from him. Vengeful, so caveat emptor. Looks good, though.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/14389552403...oAAOSwgPtfy3gw

He follows me on IG. I like his kits but really hesitate to buy from Russia even through Ebay. Just to many bad experiences with past shipping and follow up questions = language barrier kind of things.

IMO the price is moderate for a turret that large with machined turned barrel. Some of the European turret kits of similar size cost twice as much. A Leopard 1 turret alone will set a person back $350

[SoCalBobS]

FYI: A seller on eBay, "koleso884" is selling a conversion kit for the Heng Long KV-1 into a KV-85. Looks like it includes some major alterations to the hull as well as dedicated turret moldings. Expensive, but unique. Note: I can't buy from him because he banned me after I left a "neutral" review for some defective features on a T-34/76 turret I bought from him. Vengeful, so caveat emptor. Looks good, though.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/14389552403...oAAOSwgPtfy3gw

[DavidN]

I just want to show the proof for the "person" who typed in the previous post :-)

[Rubicon99]

You could build the Barbie Tank!

Sure I would and I have for a young lady.

Being historically accurate has its place and time but having fun just building whatever is often more fun. There is no one correct way to enjoy this hobby. The beauty of the LA, SD and even PHX clubs are their openness to all types and themes of tanks. Heck one member even has an R2D2 themed Panzer he uses often, another has a Tank Girl themed tank and then there is our Space tank guy that brings his 3D printed future tanks. As long as all the tanks comply with the battle field IR requirements ALL are welcome.

[Sureshot]

You could build the Barbie Tank!

[RichJohnson]

I have provided LA tank with several buildings that were large plastic assemblys. The Barbie house, a doll house and a few damaged city building playsets probably from some type of military figure line. The add a nice theme to the field that was otherwise not there and we enjoy using them. Its more than we had before.

[SoCalBobS]

I sorta like the Barbie house.

[quitcherbitchen]

Actually I already did. These break down to store flat. They use magnets to assemble. The Reichstag in this photo got plowed into by a model airplane. It has since been rebuilt and has all four walls. Everything is in 1/16 scale. I have many more then just this photo including a German Sub that is waterline only and measures 8'.

[Rubicon99]

I would prefer if you left Barbie's house in the trash.

Then you are planning on building better props that can be stored and handled roughly for use on the LA battle field or wherever? If not, the Barbie house (now painted) is actually a fairly good and durable prop. Don’t knock it until you tried playing with it on a field and then have to store in an over packed shed.

[quitcherbitchen]

I would prefer if you left Barbie's house in the trash.

[DavidN]

[DavidN]

Today is my Russian tank day. I finished the weathering on this one and now have its pictures taken outside with the sunlight.

[Rubicon99]

The gearboxes and the metal running gears came from USPS yesterday. It took me an hour to put everything on since I bought the KV-1 as a static tank. It did not have much of anything inside. It runs now. I will paint it after Xmas. I am ready to joint R99 and Bob's KV-85 platoon :-)

KV 34-85 club. The tank that could of, should of, but ultimately didn’t.

[DavidN]

The gearboxes and the metal running gears came from USPS yesterday. It took me an hour to put everything on since I bought the KV-1 as a static tank. It did not have much of anything inside. It runs now. I will paint it after Xmas. I am ready to joint R99 and Bob's KV-85 platoon :-)

[DavidN]

So you are all set with all the parts :-) I have too many things to do now, but I will swap the 2 to make the T34/KV and KV-85 in December :-)

[SoCalBobS]

Hi David. I only have one photo of the KV-85. Putting the 85 turret on a KV-1 is dirt simple, all "small ring" HL tank turrets have the same dimensions. Just be aware that the result looks kinda like a KV-85, but the real turret has many detail differences. There is someone in Russia on Instagram who shows a more accurate turret, but we haven't been able to find out if he is selling it.



I made the KV-85 because I got a 76 turret for the T-34. I've since used the KV chassis for the Zik-20 SPG. I placed the 85 turret back on the T-34 while I try to re-engineer the 76's barrel elevation setup.

[DavidN]

So, those of you who follow my daily posts (!) know I finished my T34 85 to 76 conversion. This has left me with a perfectly good 85 turret. Following someone else on this forum, and having one of Heng Long's static KV-1's in a box, I've decided to assemble a KV-85. there are differences, some of which I will incorporate and some more trouble than it'd be worth. I popped off the side armor plates. I see that some KV-85's put a machine gun in the rear of the turret, and some don't have a front hull mg.

I'm open to suggestions as to how much I should alter, guys.

Bob! Have you finished your KV-85? May we see it? I am thinking of getting a KV-1 and a T34/85. I will make a KV-85 first similar to yours and R99. And from the left overs of both, I will make a T34/KV. What do you think :-) ? Do both of their turrets match with each other hulls? Thanks!

[Rubicon99]

That's correct that it isn't yours. I just need your approval on the paint job since you suggested the colors :-) Thank you for your OPINION !

Well you have my approval. It looks great and will be a nice addition to the field props.

[DavidN]

That's correct that it isn't yours. I just need your approval on the paint job since you suggested the colors :-) Thank you for your OPINION !

[SoCalBobS]

Well, it’s not mine to formally approve, but in my opinion it’s excellent! Well done.