1:35 KV-1 Model 1942 Simplified Turret UPGRADE SOLUTION SERIES

What photo-etch can do on a model

Photo-etch is made by etching a shape into thin sheet metal, so the part is far thinner than its plastic counterpart. In 1:35 scale this shows above all on fenders, protective grilles, brackets and clasps, that is on everything that measures only a few millimeters on the real vehicle. Metal also holds its shape once bent, so it can be used for elements that would never come out of plastic. The set contains photo-etched parts and is built for the KV-1 Model 1942 with the simplified turret in 1:35 scale; the exact contents of the package and the placement of the individual parts are given by the manufacturer's instructions.

The real subject

The KV-1 was a Soviet heavy tank from the early part of the Second World War, famous for the heavy armor with which it long resisted ordinary anti-tank weapons. It carried a 76 mm gun, ran on torsion bar suspension, and its great weight told on the reliability of the transmission. The Model 1942 with the simplified turret corresponds to the later machines, on which production moved away from the more laborious shapes.

Building tips

• Separate the parts with a sharp blade on a hard surface; nippers will twist the thin metal.
• Make the bend against a metal edge or in a bending tool, pressing along the whole length of the part.
• Glue with super glue applied with a pin; an excess will spoil the part.
• Degrease the surface before gluing, as glue will not hold on greasy metal.
• Metal takes paint less readily than plastic, so a primer coat pays off.
• Test the fit dry before you alter anything on the plastic part.

Terms of supply

The kit, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.