Vintage Classics British 25pdr Field Gun & Quad (1:76)

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Designed in the 1930s & developed by Royal Ordnance, the Ordnance QF 25-Pounder gun was the major British field gun and howitzer during the Second World War, possessing a 3.45-inch calibre. It was introduced into service just before the war started, combining high-angle and direct-fire, relatively high rates of fire, and a reasonably lethal shell in a highly mobile piece. It remained the British Army's primary artillery field piece well into the 1960s, with smaller numbers serving in training units until the 1980s. Many Commonwealth of Nations countries used theirs in active or reserve service until about the 1970s and ammunition for the weapon is currently being produced by Pakistan Ordnance Factories.

The Morris Commercial C8 FAT (Field Artillery Tractor), commonly known as a Quad, is an artillery tractor used by the British and Commonwealth (including Canadian Army) forces during the Second World War. It was used to tow field artillery pieces, such as the 25-pounder gun-howitzer, and anti-tank guns, such as the 17-pounder. Although its sloped sides suggest otherwise, the Quad was not armoured.

Mould Tools made in 1963, pack Illustration by Roy Cross, 1964. Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage Classics.

This kit represents the QF 25-Pounder & C8 Quad in 1944 British Western Europe colours & includes British decals.

This kit comes in moulded grey plastic. Construction & Painting is required

We recommend the use of Deluxe Plastic Kit Glue when building this kit

Specifications

Humbrol Paints required to complete this kit

• No.26 Khaki
• No.29 Dark Earth
• No.30 Dark Green
• No.33 Black
• No.61 Flesh