• 1/35 scale Russian KV "Big Turret" plastic model kit by Trumpeter (Kit No. 00311)
• Represents an early Soviet KV heavy tank fitted with an oversized turret and powerful 152mm howitzer, commonly associated with the KV-2 series
• Developed by the Soviet Union during the early stages of World War II
• Part of the legendary Kliment Voroshilov (KV) heavy tank family, named after the Soviet military commander
• Features the distinctive massive box-shaped turret, giving the vehicle its imposing appearance
• Designed to provide heavy firepower against fortified positions, bunkers and enemy defensive structures
• Armed with a powerful 152mm M-10T howitzer, capable of firing heavy high-explosive shells
• Developed following Soviet experience during the Winter War against Finland (1939–1940), when heavily fortified defensive positions demonstrated the need for powerful assault weapons
• Built on the robust KV-1 heavy tank chassis, combining substantial armour protection with heavy artillery firepower
• The original vehicle was powered by a V-2K V12 diesel engine, producing approximately 600 horsepower
• Its enormous turret and heavy armament made it one of the most recognisable Soviet armoured vehicles of the early war period
• The KV-2 weighed approximately 52 tonnes, depending on production configuration
• Operated by a six-man crew, including personnel responsible for loading and operating the large howitzer
• The heavy turret provided significant protection but increased the vehicle's overall height and weight
• The original KV-2 suffered from limited mobility, mechanical reliability problems and slow turret traverse
• The vehicle's high silhouette made it particularly distinctive compared with conventional medium and heavy tanks
• KV-2 tanks saw combat during the German invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941, known as Operation Barbarossa
• Their thick armour initially presented a serious challenge to many German anti-tank weapons
• The KV-2 became famous for its formidable appearance and powerful main armament
• Despite its impressive firepower, relatively few KV-2 tanks were produced before manufacturing ended in 1941
• The design represents an important stage in Soviet heavy tank and self-propelled assault weapon development
• 1/35 scale provides an excellent balance between display size and modelling detail
• Ideal for collectors of WWII Soviet tanks, KV heavy tanks, Russian military vehicles and early-war armoured warfare
• Excellent companion to KV-1, T-34/76, T-26, BT-series tanks and Soviet infantry figures
• Suitable for Operation Barbarossa, Eastern Front defensive battles and early WWII Soviet armoured unit dioramas
• Offers excellent opportunities for historically inspired Soviet 4BO Green camouflage and early-war military markings
• Ideal for realistic mud accumulation, track wear, chipped paint, rust streaks, dust and battlefield weathering
• The enormous turret provides an excellent surface for armour shading, highlighting and subtle paint variation
• The combination of heavy armour, oversized turret and powerful howitzer makes this a striking display subject
• A distinctive addition to any collection of Soviet WWII heavy tanks and military armour models
• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+
