Italeri 6464 Horse Drawn Breda 20 1/35 – plastic model kit

Italeri 6464 Horse Drawn Breda 20 1/35 is a high-quality plastic model kit representing the famous Italian Breda 20/65 anti-aircraft gun in its field version, horse-drawn. This model is made in the popular and detailed 1/35 scale, making it suitable for both historical diorama collections and stand-alone display.

The set includes precisely reproduced parts allowing the construction of the Breda 20/65 gun as well as 3 realistic figures of Italian WWII soldiers, and a horse team typical for Italian field artillery. The model is made of high-quality plastic, which is easy to further process, paint, and personalize. The kit does not include glue or paints, allowing full freedom in modeling techniques and choice of colors according to your preferences.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Italy
• Historical period: World War II (1939-1945)
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Add-ons: 3 soldier figures, horse team
• Material: plastic

History of the original: The Breda 20/65 gun was a modern two-purpose weapon for its time – effectively destroying aerial, surface, and ground targets. Thanks to its mobility and versatility, the horse-drawn version was widely used on all fronts of the Italian army, both in North Africa, the Balkans, and during the Italian campaign. It was also employed against lightly armored vehicles, being able to penetrate armor up to 30 mm thick with dedicated ammunition.

Assembly difficulty: 3/5 – a model dedicated to intermediate modelers, with well-fitting parts and clear instructions, though requiring some precision.

We recommend Italeri 6464 Horse Drawn Breda 20 1/35 to enthusiasts of WWII Italian weaponry, historical diorama collectors, and military history fans of the 1939-1945 period. This model is a great addition to any collection or an excellent starting point for exploring Italian military technology in model building.