Zvezda 6148 Soviet 85 mm anti-aircraft gun (1/72)

Zvezda 6148 Soviet 85 mm anti-aircraft gun (1/72) is a high-quality plastic model kit depicting the Soviet 85 mm anti-aircraft gun. This 1:72 scale model from the renowned Russian manufacturer Zvezda impresses with its level of detail and historical accuracy, making it an excellent choice for both beginner and advanced modelers interested in 20th-century military equipment.

The featured 85 mm gun was developed in the USSR in the early years of 1939-1940 in response to the need for an effective anti-aircraft weapon capable of engaging aerial targets at high altitudes. It became the mainstay of the Red Army’s air defense during World War II and in the first years following the war. One of the most well-known versions is the 52-K model, widely used in the battles of Moscow, Stalingrad, and Kursk. The gun also found its way into the armed forces of Soviet satellite countries and saw combat use during the Korean War and in local conflicts of the early Cold War period.

The Zvezda 6148 model is made from high-quality plastic, ensuring durability and ease of assembly. The set includes precisely cast parts and an instruction manual, allowing for a realistic recreation of the weapon’s details, elevation mechanism, and towed chassis. The model does not include extras such as photo-etched parts or metal elements, but thanks to the excellent execution of the basic components, it allows for a very good final effect.

• Scale: 1/72
• Country of use: Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact states
• Period of use: World War II, early Cold War (from 1940 to the 1950s)
• Material: plastic
• Product type: plastic model kit

We especially recommend the Zvezda 6148 model to military modeling enthusiasts, collectors of Soviet equipment, and diorama builders focused on the World War II era. Due to intuitive assembly, we recommend the product to beginners and intermediate modelers (difficulty level 2/5), but the detail provided will also appeal to advanced modelers. It is an excellent base for developing painting, weathering, and diorama-building skills.