Zvezda 1/72 Scale M1931 B-4 "Stalin's Sledgehammer" Soviet 203mm Howitzer Model Kit

Zvezda 1/72 Scale M1931 B-4 "Stalin's Sledgehammer" Soviet 203mm Howitzer Model Kit The Soviet B-4 high-power heavy howitzer with a calibre of 203.2 mm (8 in) was developed in 1931. The howitzer could fire shells weighing more than 100 kg at a range of almost 18 km. The weight of the gun was 19 t in transport position. A special caterpillar carriage was developed - a large tracked bearing surface prevented the howitzer from sinking into the ground, and the strong carriage withstood the powerful recoil when firing.The first combat use of the B-4 took place during the Soviet-Finnish War of 1939-40, when it was used to destroy Finnish concrete fortifications. The Finns nicknamed the gun "Stalin's Sledgehammer". The German Army captured a number of these guns and used them under the designation 20,3 cm H.503 (r). The howitzer was used throughout WWII.    SPECIFICATIONS: Scale is 1:72 Kit consists of 207 parts Model length is 13cm   Paints and glue are required to complete this model kit. Not included. Available separately. OPTIONAL EXTRAS:   Deluxe Materials Plastic Magic Cement 40ml (AD83): Plastic Magic Cement is a thin, liquid plastic cement with a 10-15 sec adjustment time & non-clog action. It is non-toxic, non-flammable, has minimal odour and almost zero emissions when compared to competitors.