Tamiya Plastic Model Kit
Russian Heavy Tank KV-1F (1/35) 35372
This 1/35 scale kit from Tamiya depicts the early production version of the KV-1F, one of the Red Army’s most formidable heavy tanks during the initial stages of WWII. Designed as a direct counter to Germany’s growing armoured threat, this model showcases an entirely new tooling with intricate details faithful to the original 1941 design. The KV-1F featured thick armour, a powerful gun, and early wartime features that made it a stronghold on tracks.
- All-new design with no shared parts from earlier kits
- Depicts early 1941 welded turret and road wheels
- Surface textures include realistic cast steel and weld seams
- Driver and gearbox hatches, stowage bins can be modelled open or closed
- Includes one-piece straight track sections with natural-looking sag
- Two Soviet marking options and one commander torso figure included
Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
History
The KV-1 was a cornerstone of early Soviet armoured strength, introduced in 1939 and deployed in large numbers by 1941. With its thick armour and 76.2mm main gun, it shocked German forces during Operation Barbarossa, as many German anti-tank weapons could not penetrate it. The KV-1F variant represented an early form with welded turret and simple construction. Despite being heavy and at times mechanically unreliable, it played a vital role in the Red Army’s efforts to stall the Axis advance in the early war years, becoming a symbol of Soviet resilience and industrial might.
