Bronco CB35102 US 155mm Howitzer M114A1 (Vietnam War) (1/35)

Bronco CB35102 US 155mm Howitzer M114A1 (Vietnam War) is an extremely detailed 1:35 scale plastic model kit intended for advanced modelers and collectors interested in military equipment from the postwar period and 20th-century conflicts. This kit faithfully replicates the legendary American 155 mm howitzer, which played a key role during the Vietnam War and the Cold War era.

Model Features and Historical Information

• Scale: 1/35
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• User country: United States of America
• Operational period: Cold War, Vietnam War (mainly 1942–1970, intensively 1950–1975)
• Category: plastic model kit (artillery, military models)
• Does not include glue, paints, or assembly tools
• Advanced number of parts, realistic surface structure and details

Historical Description of the M114A1 Howitzer

The M114A1 howitzer is a modernized version of the American M114 155 mm field howitzer, whose development lineage dates back to World War II. The A1 version was improved in recoil mechanisms and equipped with new sighting systems. This howitzer saw wide use in the US Army, and its proven design ensured it was deployed in numerous armed conflicts, including the Korean and Vietnam wars, where it served both as infantry artillery support and in the defense of allied bases. The Bronco CB35102 model depicts a specimen used during the Vietnam War, with characteristic field modifications.

Kit Contents and Execution

• Richly detailed mechanisms, barrel, and wheels
• Realistic surface texture, rivets, bolts, and steel texture
• Options for positioning the barrel and undercarriage in various poses
• Possibility to build the model in transport or combat configuration
• Step-by-step pictorial instruction included

Recommended For

The Bronco CB35102 kit is especially recommended for experienced modelers (difficulty level 4/5), military model enthusiasts, and collectors of artillery vehicles. It is an excellent addition to historical dioramas from the Vietnam War and Cold War periods. The realistic detailing makes it a great choice for anyone who values authenticity and attention to detail.