Trumpeter 09597 KV-1 1942 Simplified Turret Tank w/Tank Crew 1/35 is a high-quality plastic model kit representing the Soviet heavy tank from World War II. The 1/35 scale model has been carefully designed by the renowned Trumpeter company, known for its accurate historical vehicle details and precision engineering in its kits.

The KV-1 1942 variant with a Simplified Turret was developed by the Soviet Union at a time when mass production of military equipment required streamlining and simplifying technological processes. Design changes included reinforced armor—the hull thickness increased from 75 mm to 90 mm, and the thickest part of the turret reached up to 120 mm, while maintaining a simplified design, which positively affected production efficiency. These modified vehicles were widely used by the Red Army on the Eastern Front from 1942 to 1945, including during the Battle of Kursk and the liberation of Central and Eastern Europe.

• Scale: 1/35 – enables a high level of detail and realism.
• Country of use: USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics).
• Historical period: World War II, years 1942–1945.
• Material: high-quality plastic, with the addition of a metal copper cable to replicate towing ropes and one-piece photo-etched parts to enhance detail realism.
• Kit includes: over 370 parts on 11 sprues, separate hull, simplified turret, two types of tracks – rubber and sectional plastic, and tank crew figures. Choice of belt-type or segmented tracks.
• Assembly difficulty: 4/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers due to the number of parts and intricate details.
• Glue and paints not included – recommended products should be chosen based on plastic type.

Category: plastic model kit – armored vehicles 1/35.

We recommend the Trumpeter KV-1 1942 Simplified Turret Tank model to all military enthusiasts and those looking to develop their modeling skills with World War II tanks. Faithful reproduction of the historical vehicle, numerous details, and additional photo-etched parts provide a satisfying build and an impressive presentation of the finished model in any diorama or armored vehicle collection.