KV2 Review

VS TANK REVIEW #3
RUSSIAN KV-2

INTRODUCTION;
As I continue RC Tank HQ's series of reviews about 1/24 scale VS tanks, I'm pleased to take a look at the Russian KV-2 heavy tank, in this case, the IR combat version. Please note that the VS Tank display base pictured above is not included with VS Tank ready sets and is available separately.

I've been impressed by the VS tanks I have reviewed so far, but I must say that the KV-2 is by far the best out of the box performer of them all. In particular, after a couple of hours battling time with the stock rubber tracks, both indoors and out, it has not once thrown a track! As well, it has a relatively slow top speed befitting the lumbering giant that the KV-2 was in real life.

NEW IMPROVEMENTS

VOLUME CONTROL
	VS Tank have introduced an adjustable volume control, with settings for mid and full volume, or you can turn the sound completely off. Previous releases have been 'full volume only'.

LIGHT LENSES
		As mentioned in my previous reviews, the IR version came with clear lenses at the base of the turret to allow the flashing internal 'damage effect' lights to shine through. These have now been dispensed with, and as you can see in the review video, the lights are powerful enough anyway to show through the plastic hull and turret without the need for any clear lenses.


	*FEATURES;*
	In addition to the above improvements, the KV-2 has all the desirable features of the 1/24 IR combat series that have already been covered in earlier reviews in this series including; Aluminium, recoiling barrel Working suspension arms 3 forward and 2 reverse speeds Engine, weapons and damage sound effects *Push and turn 'hide away' IR combat sensor on turret


	ACCESSORIES

Of course each ready set comes with a controller and crystals are already installed. Currently there are 6 channels available.

The KV-2 also comes with a commander and some extra accessory items like spare tracks,
an extra storage bin and fuel tanks.

IR COMBAT
In the desktop demo portion of the review video, you can see how the KV-2 reacts to getting shot up by the VS Tank Sherman,(the subject of my next review). I thought I'd show everyone how VS Tanks can score a hit by using the machine gun instead of the main gun, and the first hit reaction you see is caused by the Sherman MG firing a series of bursts at the KV-2, followed by a couple of main gun hits, and finally, the 'kill shot' after which the tank continues to be immobile and lights flash until it is manually reset.

DETAILING
As the close-up photos show, VS Tank have continued their high standards and use of separately molded parts, resulting in another well detailed tank model for this scale.

CONCLUSION
VS Tank have produced a real winner with the KV-2! Besides the many VS Tank fans who will undoubtedly add this to their collection, if you're new to the hobby of RC Tanks and are looking for a reliable, affordable first tank, then the VS Tank KV-2 is a great choice. But be warned, VS Tanks are highly addictive and you'll want to collect them all!

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