{"product_id":"tamiya-1-35-russian-heavy-tank-kv-1-model-1941-early-production","title":"Tamiya 1\/35 RUSSIAN HEAVY TANK KV-1 MODEL 1941 EARLY PRODUCTION","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item_title_block_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title1_\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/35 Military Miniature Series No.372\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e1\/35 RUSSIAN HEAVY TANK KV-1 MODEL 1941 EARLY PRODUCTION\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title2_\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v15_ wysiwyg_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img_\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35372\/35372_1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35372\/35372_1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg_area_\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 198 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v8_ wysiwyg_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg_area_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Weighty Adversary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v16_ wysiwyg_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img_\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/pkg\/35372_p1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/pkg\/35372_p1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg_area_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoldiers were modelers, too?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Model\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★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.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v18_\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35372\/35372_4c1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35372\/35372_4c1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★The bulky KV-1, which helped in the Soviet defense against the feared Wehrmacht war machine, is captured in detailed 1\/35.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35372\/35372_4c2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35372\/35372_4c2.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★The latest 3D modeling techniques were used to ensure a highly detailed finish with rough cast textures and weld lines.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35372\/35372_4c3.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35372\/35372_4c3.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★A commander torso figure is included, depicted in uniform typical of the 1941-2 years. Goggles use clear components.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35372\/35372_4c4.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35372\/35372_4c4.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★The model's wide tracks have realistic depiction of upper run 'sag.' Early production road wheels are recreated.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v18_\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35372\/35372_4c5.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35372\/35372_4c5.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★A separate part is used to capture the driving compartment applique armor. Lenses on the lights are clear parts.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35372\/35372_4c6.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35372\/35372_4c6.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★Hatches and fender-top stowage cases can be assembled open or closed, making this model adaptable to any scene you can imagine.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35372\/35372_4c7.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35372\/35372_4c7.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★This image shows the scale depiction of the mock tank described in the section above, great for use in war room dioramas.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v15_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img_\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/cut\/35372_ct1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/cut\/35372_ct1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55060299907413,"sku":null,"price":47.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/0804\/2069\/files\/35372_1.jpg?v=1789930020","url":"https:\/\/the-gift-factory.co.uk\/products\/tamiya-1-35-russian-heavy-tank-kv-1-model-1941-early-production","provider":"The Gift factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}