Description
| The KV-1’s Bigger Brother In December 1939 the KV-1 was officially adopted by the Soviet military; it was followed by the KV-2, a heavier design based upon the KV-1 chassis, but upgunned to a 152mm howitzer with the intention of breaking enemy strongholds; in order to accomodate the larger gun, the KV-2 was given a remarkably tall turret. Around two hundred were produced, and supply to the military began in July 1940. The following June, Nazi Germany invaded and the KV-2 – while suffering a number of breakdowns – took part in Soviet resistance against the invaders, their 152mm guns and impressive survivability enabling some amazing feats, helping stem the tide. |
| About the Model This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 204mm, width: 95mm. The imposing form of the KV-2 is artfully captured in 1/35 scale. Features depictions of the rough cast turret surfaces and also weld lines. Various hatches can be assembled in open or closed position. Assembly type tracks feature one-piece straight sections, and offer realistic depiction of upper run ‘sag.’ Comes with a full body commander figure, and a crew torso figure for installation in the hatch. Includes two marking options. |
Packaging |
This model captures the mammoth KV-2 form in style, from the tall, boxy turret to realistic surface textures and detailing. |
A marking option is included to recreate a KV-2 captured by the German Wehrmacht and given a winter camouflage makeover. |
This image shows the massive 152mm gun, which includes rifling detail in the muzzle section for that extra layer of realism. |
The rough cast surfaces of the armor are captured in style. Mesh sections of the external air intake are recreated with fine molding. |
Depictions of the wide KV-2 tracks utilize single-piece straight sections and give a realistic rendering of upper run ‘sag.’ |
This kit comes with two figures: a full body commander and a crew torso; use them to add yet more life to your finished masterpiece. |
| Left: The commander is pictured with a map. Note the realistic recreation of folds and creases in the clothing.
Right: Also included is a line-up of materials such as KV-2 background information and color painting guide. |
| Tamiya Color paints for painting the 1/35 Russian Heavy Tank KV-2 |
| Tamiya Color | Tamiya Color | Tamiya Color |
| X-7 Red | X-10 Gun metal | X-11 Chrome silver |
| X-12 Gold leaf | XF-1 Flat black | XF-2 Flat white |
| XF-4 Yellow green | XF-8 Flat blue | XF-15 Flat flesh |
| XF-49 Khaki | XF-52 Flat earth | XF-56 Metallic grey |
| XF-58 Olive green | XF-64 Red brown | XF-84 Dark iron |
| XF-85 Rubber black | — | — |
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