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Following the
release of the KV-1 Heavy Tank, Tamiya introduces a 1/48 scale model of the KV-
2 Heavy Assault tank. Based on the same chassis and hull as the KV-1, the KV-2
features a 152mm howitzer and a monster-sized turret to house the huge gun. This
is the latest 1/48 Russian item to join the Tank Destroyer SU-122, T34/76 Medium
Tank and Russian Infantry and Tank Crew Set.
About the Russian KV-2
Following the creation
of the KV-1 heavy tank, the Soviets produced a variant model armed with a
short-barreled 152mm howitzer mounted in an impressively large turret. The
so-called KV-2 heavy assault tank was developed as a more heavily armed tank,
intended to target bunkers and other enemy strong points. The tank carried 36
High Explosive rounds for its main gun, and featured a machine gun for secondary
armament. Like the KV-1, the KV-2 featured thick armor that rendered it immune
to everything but artillery and aircraft fire, and was capable of posing a
formidable threat to the invading Germans. However, it was also handicapped
because of its heavy weight, which reduced speed and maneuverability and
contributed to a higher number of breakdowns than the KV-1. 334 KV-2 units were
built between November 1940 and November 1942, before production factories were
captured or forced to relocate due to the German advance.
About the model
- Detailed 1/48 assembly model kit of the
Russian KV-2 Heavy Tank.
- Includes diecast chassis for added weight
and realism.
- Model accurately replicates 152mm howitzer
and large size turret.
- Gun and turret can move, and hatches on top
and rear of turret may be opened or closed.
- Assembly type tracks come with straight
parts made of single pieces.
- Includes 3 types of turret slogan decals.
Suggested Paint Colors
TS-2 - Dark Green
X-10 - Gun Metal
X-11 - Chrome Silver
XF-1 - Flat Black
XF-2 - Flat White
XF-56 - Metallic Grey
XF-61 - Dark Green
XF-64 - Red Brown
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