Hobby Master 1/72 Russian KV-1 Ehkranami Tank Model (HG3001)

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Hobby Master 1/72 Russian KV-1 Ehkranami Tank Model (HG3001)
A superb model of the 86th Separate Tank Battalion based on the Lenenrad front in September 1941

The KV-1E Model 1940 was a heavily armored version of the KV-1 with a 76.2 mm F-32 gun. To better protect the KV-1 bolted on armor was added. In July 1941 M1940 KV-1s had appliquéd armor panels applied and were re-designated KV-1E Model 1940 [E stands for "s Ekranami" – literally KV with screens also referred to as appliquéd armor]. The added armor worked but overall it was more of a hindrance than help. This modification along with a few others brought the weight from 43 tonnes to 50 tonnes and added so much weight that there were frequent drive train breakdowns. But most losses came from Ju-87s, infantry with flamethrowers and anti tank guns like the Flak 36. This particular tank has the patriotic slogan "Bey fashistkuyu gabinu!" - “Crush the Fascist Vipers” painted on the turret and most likely was produced in Leningrad’s Kirov Factory. There are no official records with the exact number of KV-1Es produced.

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