Trumpeter 07236 1:72 tracked KV Big Turret tank model kit  [TP07236]

Trumpeter 07236 Soviet KV Big Turret - 1:72 tracked tank model

This is a 1:72 scale plastic model kit representing the Soviet KV heavy tank fitted with the large seven-sided "Big Turret" (Model 1939), positioned as a small-scale display representation of a heavy breakthrough vehicle.

The real KV-2 was developed as a heavy breakthrough tank to address fortified positions that the standard 76.2 mm-armed KVs struggled to defeat. The KV-2's defining feature was its oversized turret housing a 152 mm M-10 howitzer, created to increase high-explosive firepower against bunkers and field fortifications. While effective in firepower, the high-profile turret reduced mobility and made the vehicle a conspicuous target during early World War II operations.

Model construction reproduces the tall turret silhouette and compact hull proportions at 1:72 scale. The kit presents a clear separation between turret and hull volumes, which can aid painting and weathering for display. Recommended modelling steps include careful seam filling around the turret base and attention to track and roadwheel alignment to preserve the low-profile hull stance. Reference photos from early-war KV-2 examples will help with authentic surface weathering and paint chipping patterns.

A compact 1:72 representation of the KV Big Turret variant that highlights the distinctive high-profile turret and suits small-diorama display or focused reference collections.