In order to counter the increasing threat of the German anti-tank forces, the Russian Army created the KV-1B, an improved version of their KV-1 heavy tank, in 1940. It featured additional armor plates bolted on to the turret and hull, resulting in increased armor thickness of 120mm on the turret front as well as 110mm on the turret sides and hull front. It featured more formidable protection, but at the same time this reinforcement increased the tank's weight and therefore reduced its mobility. The bolt-on armor was later changed to a welded application for greater effectiveness.
The Tamiya 1/35 scale model is a faithful replica model kit that was originally introduced in 1988.
- Tamiya 35142 – Military Miniature Series #142, Russian KV1B Tank 1940
- 1:35 scale, 194mm length
- Commander's hatch can be depicted in either open or closed position.
- Belt type tracks included.
- Comes with 1 tank crew figure.
- This plastic kitset requires assembly, paint and glue to complete.
Suggested Paint Colors (not included):
TS-2 – Dark Green
X-10 – Gun Metal
X-2 – White
XF-1 – Flat Black
XF-10 – Flat Brown
XF-15 – Flat Flesh
XF-49 – Khaki
XF-61 – Dark Green
XF-7 – Flat Red