AFV Club 35174 Ammunition 6 Pdr (57mm) 1/35

The AFV Club 35174 – Ammunition 6 Pdr (57mm) 1/35 set is a high-quality kit of scale ammunition designed for dioramas and models of World War II military vehicles. This product is created for modelers building faithful replicas of guns and vehicles equipped with the British 6-pounder 57mm (Ordnance QF 6-pounder) gun.

Product description

• Scale: 1/35
• Material: high-grade plastic (injection-moulded styrene)
• Category: modeling accessories, plastic pieces for dioramas, and supplements for vehicle and artillery models
• Set contents: precisely molded 6 Pdr shells, casings, and ammunition crates based on original military designs
• No metal or resin accessories – this set contains only plastic parts

Historical information

• Countries of use: United Kingdom, USA, and British Commonwealth countries
• Period of use: World War II (from 1942), and sporadically postwar in local conflicts up to the 1960s
• 6 Pdr guns were used on various fronts such as North Africa, Italy, Normandy, the Ardennes, and in fighting in the Far East
• 6 Pdr shells were used both in anti-tank guns and tanks including Crusader, Churchill, and Valentine

Difficulty level and recommendation

• Build difficulty: 1/5 (very easy)
• Especially recommended for diorama enthusiasts and modelers passionate about recreating British World War II armed forces
• The set is perfect for personalizing vehicles with 6 Pdr guns and enhancing the details of battle scene dioramas

AFV Club 35174 Ammunition 6 Pdr (57mm) 1/35 stands out for its excellent detail and adds realism to any historical diorama. It is an essential supplement for every modeler collecting British artillery and vehicles from World War II fronts. Its simple construction ensures it is suitable for both beginner and advanced historical scale modelers.