1:35 Trumpeter 00357 KV-1 s Ekranami WWII – Soviet Heavy Tank Plastic Model kit

The 1:35 Trumpeter 00357 KV-1 s Ekranami WWII is a powerful plastic model kit of a Soviet heavy tank with additional armour. This Static Armor kit is a strong choice for modellers who want to build a rugged KV-1 variant with a recognisably heavy silhouette, historical context and convincing presence for a WWII diorama or Soviet armour collection.

The KV-1 was developed as the successor to the T-35 and replaced the multi-turret layout with a single central turret carrying the main armament. The first prototypes appeared in 1939 and the vehicle entered service in 1940. For its time, the KV-1 stood out through its heavy armour and firepower, surpassing almost every German tank when introduced. At the same time, it also had clear drawbacks, including poor manoeuvrability and mechanical vulnerability, especially in the drivetrain. During the German-Soviet war from 1941 to 1945, the KV-1 was used on a large scale, while production continued until 1943 alongside the T-34.

The KV-1 s Ekranami was created as a response to concerns about armour protection on the already heavily armoured KV-1 Model 1941. Because the capability to produce very thick armour plate was limited at the time, an interim solution was chosen: 25 mm bolt-on armour fitted directly to the outside of the turret and to parts of the hull. This gave the variant its distinctive extra-armoured appearance. Order today from Most-Models.com and benefit from fast delivery, excellent customer service and a strong range of Trumpeter model kits, Soviet heavy tanks and 1:35 military scale models.

Features:
– Trumpeter 00357 Russia KV-1’s Ehkranami plastic model kit in 1:35 scale
– Static Armor model of a Soviet heavy tank from the Second World War
– The KV-1 was developed as the successor to the T-35 with a single turret and main armament
– First prototypes appeared in 1939 and the vehicle entered service in 1940
– Around 4,700 to 5,000 KV-1 vehicles were produced
– Combat weight up to 42.5 tons with a W-2K diesel engine producing up to 600 hp
– Basic armament consisted of a 76.2 mm ZiS-5 gun and three 7.62 mm DT machine guns
– KV-1 s Ekranami received 25 mm bolt-on armour on the turret and parts of the hull as an interim solution for extra armour protection
– The KV-1 had strong armour and firepower, but also poor manoeuvrability and mechanical vulnerability
– Serial production continued until 1943 and variants included the KV-1s and KV-85
– Model consists of 236 parts with 10 sprues and tracks, metal pin and brass wire
– Built model measures 195.5 mm long, 94.8 mm wide and 79.5 mm high

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