Soviet 120 mm mortar with crew 1:72 Zvezda 6147

Plastic model kit: Soviet 120 mm mortar with crew 1:72 Zvezda 6147

A plastic model kit depicting the Soviet 120 mm mortar with its crew, dating from the Second World War period. The set is prepared in the Snap Fit system, which allows for assembly without the need for glue, although the manufacturer allows its use for a more durable connection.

Historical Background:

The Soviet 120 mm mortar wz. 1938, designed by a team led by Boris Shavyrin, proved to be an extremely successful and effective design. Its parameters were so impressive that after capturing examples, the Germans decided to copy this weapon and introduce it into their own armament under the designation 12 cm Granatwerfer 42. This mortar was characterized by a range of 450 to 5700 meters and a rate of fire of up to 15 rounds per minute. The weight of the set was about 282 kg, and a wide range of ammunition was used for its operation: from high-explosive fragmentation, through smoke and incendiary, to illuminating.

Set Characteristics:

• Scale: 1:72
• Number of parts: 25
• Figure height: approx. 2.4 cm
• The set includes the mortar and figures of the crew in dynamic poses
• Model from the Art of Tactic series, also dedicated to wargames
• Snap Fit assembly - no glue required

Kit for self-assembly. Does not include paints or tools. No glue required for assembly.

For assembly, you will need, for example, a knife or nippers - to cut the plastic parts from the sprues. Additional modeling tools (including files or tweezers) and paints will also be useful (but are not required).