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This illustrates exactly what I was talking about on the “Heft vs Looks” thread. The old plastic-vs-metal debate. Which is the more desirable? Honestly, in this case both models look so good it’s kinda hard to decide between them.

I own the Hobby Master KV 2 and love it. It definitely looks real, right down to the rivets. And it’s got that lovely heft I like so much. I don’t own the Easy Model KV 2 (I own the M 26 Pershing, though), but judging from this photograph it looks just as good. And it costs less (always a big plus).

So which one would I choose given the choice again? Probably the Hobby Master. Since the details are so close on both tanks, I’d opt for metal. I like the idea that it’s heavier and would likely survive a fall from my shelf. Can't speak for the EM.

If the EM were better detailed, more crisp, it’d be a no brainer. I’d buy it instead.

Hey, if you guys don’t own a KV-2, buy it. It might have an encephalitic turret, but it’s got heart. It’s a great addition to any 1/72 armor collection.