I found this pic of a KV-1 by going to google images, but I would like to know if anyone knows if this is a "correct" scheme for a WW2 KV-1 (early war/pre-war? totally wrong?)? This is the first time I have ever seen one in camo

this was taken in a museum somewhere, with does lead one to wonder.......

ANY INPUT APPRECIATED!

It's one captured and reconditioned by the Finns, the cammo scheme is the later war Finnish one and not Soviet.

David

Hi Bruce.

This is correct camo for finnish ww2 KV-1E tank. Finnish armor forces got olny two KV-1 tanks. boht them were different types. But this link will help you on camo paintwork (sorry my rusty english)

Thanks - I wondered why the camo - may have to do one like this!

Anntti - your english is better than most here in the states!

This tank is at the tank museum in Parola , Finland. The finns captuerd it and the KV 1 cast turret version in the rear of the picture ( suposed to be the only suviving KV 1 model 1942).
They added some of their own modifications ,New covers on air intake on engine deck and that bulge on the nose , A n armoured headlight cover .Also added rounded corners to the trackguards / fenders .( Tankograd - Soviet Special #2003) Jim

The picture is indeed from Parola Armour museum.
If you are interested in finnish tanks, I suggest you to visit Andreas Lärka's homepage

Here is couple of models made from finnish "klimis" as we call them:
http://www.pienoismallit.net/galleria/malli_3066/?hl=271
http://www.pienoismallit.net/galleria/malli_4224/