{"product_id":"trumpeter-1-35-00427-soviet-howitzer-artillery-crew","title":"Trumpeter 1\/35 00427 Soviet Howitzer Artillery Crew","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails of Trumpeter 00427 1\/35 Soviet B-4 Howitzer Artillery Crew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem No.: Trumpeter 00427\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: WWII Soviet Red Army B-4 203mm Heavy Howitzer Artillery Crew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit Type: Unpainted plastic assembly kit, glue and paint required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts Count: 90 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Sprues: 8 plastic sprues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo photo‑etched parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage Weight: approx 130 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains total 7 figures with heavy artillery operational poses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigures, glue, paints and tools NOT included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 Soviet heavy artillery crew figure parts serving the B-4 203mm heavy howitzer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Soviet winter long brown greatcoat, garrison cap and canvas field gear components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy 203mm artillery shell parts, ramrod and artillery operating tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional limb parts to create multiple different figure postures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper instruction manual with assembly and painting guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely sculpted Soviet winter greatcoat texture, uniform folds and canvas field equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic coordinated poses showing aiming, loading, shell transport and gun operating procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect companion figure set to pair with Trumpeter 1\/35 B-4 heavy howitzer model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional replacement limbs allow builders to customise poses for unique diorama scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for WWII Eastern Front heavy artillery scene building, figure painting and military model collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Skill Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for WWII military diorama builders, figure painters and intermediate collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate assembly difficulty; beginners can complete with patience, advanced modders have room for weathering and custom detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Soviet B-4 M1931 203mm heavy howitzer was a famous heavy siege artillery weapon of the Red Army in World War II.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNicknamed “Stalin’s sledgehammer”, it was used to smash fortified concrete defences and strongpoints on the Eastern Front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB-4 crews usually operated in cold winter conditions, wearing long brown greatcoats against harsh Russian winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach crew member performed specialised duties to move, aim, load and fire this massive heavy howitzer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis figure kit recreates a full B-4 gun crew in authentic winter attire, for building impressive WWII Soviet heavy artillery dioramas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull-Set Figure Characteristics (WWII Soviet B-4 Howitzer Artillery Crew)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain Uniform: Soviet WWII brown winter greatcoat, field trousers, garrison cap and canvas field pouches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain Equipment: 203mm heavy artillery shells, ramrod, sight adjustment tools and canvas carrying straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombat Feature: Siege fire support, destroying fortified defensive positions and heavy bombardment missions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication Scenario: WWII Eastern Front winter battlefield diorama, matched with Soviet B-4 heavy howitzer model scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ModelHives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67608065605886,"sku":"00427 TR","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/1_349871af-0c7d-4c6c-8dba-e87a8412a518.jpg?v=1790576211","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/trumpeter-1-35-00427-soviet-howitzer-artillery-crew","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}