1:35 Trumpeter 00360 KV-1 Model 1942 Lightweight Cast WWII – Soviet Heavy Tank Plastic Model kit

The 1:35 Trumpeter 00360 KV-1 Model 1942 Lightweight Cast WWII is a strong plastic model kit of a Soviet heavy tank with a distinctive historical background. This Static Armor kit is ideal for modellers who want to build a powerful KV-1 variant with recognisable Soviet character, rugged shapes and a clear place in WWII armour history.

The KV-1 was developed as the successor to the T-35 and used one central turret with main armament instead of multiple turrets. The first prototypes appeared in 1939 and the vehicle entered service in 1940. With its impressive armour and firepower, the KV-1 surpassed almost every German tank when introduced, but it also had drawbacks such as poor manoeuvrability and mechanical vulnerability, especially in the drivetrain. The tank was widely used during the German-Soviet war from 1941 to 1945, and production continued until 1943 alongside the T-34.

On the KV-1 Model 1942, the heavy cast turret offered strong armour protection, but also increased the tank’s weight to 47 tons. Because the KV series continued to use the same engine without major changes, maximum speed dropped from 35 km/h to 28 km/h and off-road performance became harder to manage. As a solution, the lightweight cast turret was introduced, recognisable by the large cast ring around the rear machine gun mount. 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 00360 Russia KV-1 Model 1942 Lightweight Cast Tank 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 one turret and main armament
– First prototypes appeared in 1939 and the vehicle entered service in 1940
– Around 4,700 to 5,000 vehicles of this type 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 Model 1942 with heavy cast turret could reach 47 tons, reducing speed from 35 km/h to 28 km/h
– Lightweight cast turret was introduced as a solution to the high weight and is recognisable by the large cast ring around the rear machine gun mount
– The KV-1 had strong armour and firepower, but also poor manoeuvrability and mechanical vulnerability
– Model consists of 231 parts with metal pin and brass wire
– Built model measures 199.4 mm long, 94.8 mm wide and 79.8 mm high
– Paint scheme for USSR Army
– Ideal for fans of Soviet heavy tanks, KV-1 model kits and realistic WWII dioramas

Add the 1:35 Trumpeter 00360 KV-1 Model 1942 Lightweight Cast WWII Soviet Heavy Tank to your cart now at Most-Models.com and build a characterful KV-1 variant with history, weight and convincing diorama value.