#72037 Pz.Kpfw KV-2 754(r)

This kit represents a captured KV-2 Model 1940 fitted with German modifications, as used by Panzerkompanie (z.B.V.) 66 in preparation for Operation Herkules, the planned invasion of Malta.  The kit includes all the parts from kit #72017, plus the turret sprue from kit #72035/72027 to provide the German cupola and stowage.  New decals are also provided.

The comments made previously regarding kit #72017 are equally applicable to this kit.  The KV-2 used by Panzerkompanie (z.B.V.) 66 was an early production example from November/December 1940 with pressed steel two-part resilient road wheels and and early pattern radiator intake screens so the kit parts should be adapted to represent these features.  The handles should also be removed from the fender stowage boxes in order to depict the early pattern stowage boxes evident in photographs of this vehicle.

The kit does not include the external ammunition stowage rack mounted over the rear hull overhang, which is shown in the few pictures that exist of the KV-2 used by Panzerkompanie (z.B.V.) 66.  For accuracy, you would need to add this rack and the ammunition containers from styrene strip and rod.