1/35 Military Miniature Series no.372 Russian Heavy Tank KV-1 Model 1941 Early Production Item No: 35372

Length: 198mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.

A Weighty Adversary The Soviet KV-1 was officially adopted in 1939 and went through a number of variants. Model 1941 KV-1s employed the 76.2mm ZIS-5 gun, which could tear through the armor on contemporary German tanks; its early production variants had a welded turret with armor up to 75mm thick, and hung tough in fierce fighting with German armor following the Nazi German invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941, contributing to the Soviet resistance that would eventually turn the tables and push back the German advance. Soldiers were modelers, too? It is said that German front line troops were provided with wooden and paper models of the KV-1 in a scale of around 1/20, to help identify the tanks and formulate counter-strategies. This kit includes a version in miniature 1/35 scale on the painting guide to cut out and use in dioramas of tactical meetings and the like. About the Model This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 198mm, width: 95mm. The model is an accurate rendering based upon extensive research of the actual vehicle. Features realistic depictions of rough armor, cast metal surfaces and weld lines. Assemble with hatches and fender-top stowage cases open or closed. Assembly type tracks feature one-piece straight sections. Includes one commander torso figure and two marking options.

Packaging

The bulky KV-1, which helped in the Soviet defense against the feared Wehrmacht war machine, is captured in detailed 1/35. The latest 3D modeling techniques were used to ensure a highly detailed finish with rough cast textures and weld lines. A commander torso figure is included, depicted in uniform typical of the 1941-2 years. Goggles use clear components. Left: The model's wide tracks have realistic depiction of upper run 'sag.' Early production road wheels are recreated.

Right: A separat...