Voyager Model PE351095 WWII Russian KV-1 Tank Fenders For TAMIYA 1/35 – Photo-Etched Upgrade Set for the Soviet KV-1 Tank Model

Voyager Model PE351095 WWII Russian KV-1 Tank Fenders is a high-quality upgrade set dedicated to the TAMIYA heavy KV-1 tank model, catalog number 35372, in 1/35 scale. This special kit of photo-etched fenders allows you to replicate details and realistic side shield elements that are impossible to achieve with standard plastic parts from the basic kit.

Contents and Materials

• Photo-etched plates with precisely reproduced details.
• Materials: brass (photo-etched), making the parts thin, realistic, and easy to shape.
• Additional micro-details such as fine rivets and stampings, enhancing the authenticity of the original vehicle.
• The set is intended for customizing the KV-1 model, enhancing its historical accuracy and realism.

Historical Description and Context of Use

• Scale: 1/35
• Model operator country: Soviet Union (USSR)
• Period of use: World War II (1940–1945)
• The KV-1 tank is one of the most recognizable heavy tanks of the Red Army, widely used especially during battles on the Eastern Front. It was famous for its exceptionally resistant armor, even against German anti-tank guns.
• During the 1941 campaign (Operation Barbarossa), these tanks fought in the defense of Leningrad and Moscow.

Intended Use and Recommendations

• The product belongs to the upgrade category – "photo-etched set for plastic models."
• The set is dedicated to modelers wishing to raise the detail level of their KV-1 model to a professional or contest standard.
• Assembly difficulty level 4/5 – photo-etched parts require precise cutting, bending, and attachment, so this kit is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers. Familiarity with photo-etch techniques is advised.
• I recommend this set to all collectors and builders of historical armored vehicle models from World War II, for whom historical detail and authenticity are a priority.

Voyager Model PE351095 guarantees the highest quality and increases the realism of the TAMIYA KV-1 model, making the finished model stand out in any collection or modeling competition.