Russian KV -1'S Ehkranami tank, 1/48 - Hobby Boss 84811

The Hobby Boss 84811 is a plastic model kit to assemble at 1/48, depicting a Soviet heavy tank KV-1 with “Ehkranami” additional armor. This reference reproduces a recognizable variant with its bolted-on armor plates, mounted on certain areas of the vehicle.

The KV-1 belongs to the family of heavy tanks used by the Soviet Union during World War II. Its imposing silhouette, distinctive running gear, and armor make it a key subject for enthusiasts of Soviet armored vehicles and dioramas from the Eastern Front.

The Hobby Boss 84811 model kit

Built at a scale of 1/48, this static kit offers a compact format suitable for display in a showcase as well as for creating a military scene. The assembled model measures 144.2 mm long, 69 mm wide, and 57.8 mm high.

The box includes 225 parts spread across 8 sprues, as well as a photo-etched sheet. These elements help recreate the tank’s shapes and the specific details of the Ehkranami version.

Assembly and finishing

Like any plastic model kit, this tank requires the usual steps for preparing parts, gluing, and painting. Careful cutting of the parts from the sprues, removal of mold lines, and light sanding of assembly areas help achieve a clean finish.

Photo-etch requires the use of precision tools and careful handling. After assembly, applying a primer makes painting easier. The raised details of the additional armor are especially well-suited to weathering techniques such as washes, dry brushing, and dusting effects, which can be adjusted to achieve the desired look.

Scale 1/48

At a scale of 1/48, each dimension of the real vehicle is reduced forty-eight times. This scale allows you to incorporate the KV-1 Ehkranami into a collection of military armored vehicles in a consistent format or into a diorama without requiring the space of a 1/35 scale model.

Technical features

• Brand: Hobby Boss
• Reference: 84811
• Type: static plastic model kit (to assemble)
• Subject: Soviet KV-1 Ehkranami tank
• Scale: 1/48
• Number of parts: 225
• Number of sprues: 8
• Photo-etch: one sheet
• Assembled dimensions: 144.2 × 69 × 57.8 mm

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For assembly and finishing, plan to have plastic model glue, side cutters, a precision hobby knife, fine abrasive paper, primer, and suitable paints. Brushes or an airbrush will then allow you to create the tank’s decoration and weathering.