AFV Club 35138 17Pdr. Gun Ammo 1/35 – 17-Pounder Gun Ammunition Set

AFV Club 35138 17Pdr. Gun Ammo 1/35 is a high-quality set of 1/35 scale plastic components, allowing for an accurate reproduction of ammunition for the British 17-pounder gun. The set is designed for modelers building dioramas and realistic replicas of vehicles and artillery from World War II. The package includes detailed models of artillery shells, shell casings, and ammunition boxes, which are perfect complements for tank models and guns such as the Sherman Firefly or standalone anti-tank artillery pieces.

Product Details

• Scale: 1/35 – precise representation of real element dimensions
• Historical period: World War II – years 1942–1945
• Country of use: United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries
• Use: ammunition for the Ordnance QF 17-pdr anti-tank gun, widely used on European fronts, including the Battle of Normandy and the Western Front
• Set contents: realistic plastic replicas of shells, casings, and ammunition boxes (no metal or resin parts included)
• Material: high-grade plastic
• Category: plastic modeling accessory set

Historical Description

The 17-pdr (17-pounder) gun was one of the most effective British anti-tank guns during World War II. It served both as a standalone gun (e.g., on an artillery carriage) and as armament for many tanks, including the Churchill, Cromwell, and most notably the Sherman Firefly. Thanks to the use of armor-piercing (APCBC, APDS) shells, the 17-pdr played a crucial role in encounters with German Tiger and Panther tanks.

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

We recommend this set for both intermediate and advanced modelers. It is ideal for supplementing dioramas, bases, and any kind of battle scenes related to World War II. The difficulty level is rated 2/5 – assembly should not be a problem even for less experienced modeling enthusiasts who want to enrich their collections with realistic details.

AFV Club 35138 17Pdr. Gun Ammo 1/35 is a product that, thanks to its high-quality workmanship, historical accuracy, and versatile use, will be an excellent addition to the collection of any military model enthusiast interested in the greatest conflict of the 20th century.