Tamiya 1/35 British 25 pounder & Quad Tractor 35044

Tamiya 1/35 British 25 pounder & Quad Tractor 35044

One of the most important supporting weapon on the battlefield is artillery. It served very important role in the British Army and played crucial role in both offensive and defensive actions as a direct and indirect fire support. The demand for a gun with such capabilities was satisfied with 25 pounder howitzer, based on 18 pounder gun from before the I World War. 25 could shoot high-explosive, anti-tank, smoke, illuminating and incendiary rounds. It turned out to be a very reliable and effective. Used by the British, Commonwealth and other Allies on all fronts of World War II from Burma through Africa up to Europe. It was also a main gun for self-propelled artillery pieces - Bishop and Sexton.

Tamiya plastic model kit allows assembly of British 25-pounder gun with ammunition trailer and artillery tractor. Box includes 2 hull components of the tractor, 6 sprues, sprues with transparent windows and decals.

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Transparent plastic elements.
• Crew member.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.
Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pliers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modelling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modelling paints.