Winter KV-1E Russian Heavy Tank 1942 Leningrad Hobby Master HG3012 1:72

Highly detailed Hobby Master pre-painted diecast metal model Winter KV-1E Russian Heavy Tank Unknown Unit 1942 Leningrad Sector Hobby Master HG3012 Scale 1:72 Country: Russia Vehicle: Soviet KV-1 Tank Winter Scheme Item#: HG3012 Scale: 1:72 The KV-1E Model 1940 was a heavily armored version of the KV-1 with a 76.2 mm F-32 gun. To better protect the KV-1 bolted on armor was added. In July 1941 M1940 KV-1s had appliquéd armor panels applied and were re-designated KV-1E Model 1940 [E stands for "s Ekranami" – literally KV with screens also referred to as appliquéd armor]. The added armor worked but overall it was more of a hindrance than help. This modification along with a few others brought the weight from 43 tonnes to 50 tonnes and added so much weight that there were frequent drive train breakdowns. But most losses came from Ju-87s, infantry with flamethrowers and anti tank guns like the Flak 36. German Army Group North began the siege of Leningrad on September 8, 1941 and it lasted for 872 days, until January 27, 1944. The city was chosen because it was the former capital of Russia; it was the main Baltic Sea Fleet base and home to numerous arms factories. Joined by Finnish forces the Germans were unable to take the city and because of the lengthy delay the Soviets were able to produce tanks, materiel and men to force the enemy to retreat.