{"product_id":"yan-model-pe-35240-1-35-soviet-b-4-m1931-203mm-howitzer","title":"YAN MODEL PE-35240 1\/35 Soviet B-4 M1931 203mm Howitzer Tank (Full Kit Series)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails of YAN MODEL PE-35240 1\/35 Soviet B-4 M1931 203mm Howitzer (Full Kit Series)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand：YAN MODEL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem No.：PE-35240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale：1\/35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Name：Soviet B-4 M1931 203mm Howitzer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries：Full Kit Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType：Assembly model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete plastic main body parts of B-4 M1931 howitzer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision photo-etched metal detail sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal gun barrel for realistic texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResin small accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater slide decals \u0026amp; detailed assembly manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull complete kit, not only simple upgrade PE set, contains all parts to finish the whole howitzer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly restored the unique tracked carriage structure of B-4 heavy howitzer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich photo-etched details for railings, sight and small fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnassembled and unpainted model kit. Glue and paints are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B-4 M1931 203mm heavy howitzer, nicknamed \"Stalin’s Hammer\", was developed by the Soviet Union in the late 1920s for destroying reinforced concrete fortifications. It was officially put into service in 1931 and assigned to the high-level artillery reserve of the Red Army. This heavy gun adopted a tracked chassis, which helped it travel over muddy terrain. It first showed powerful performance in the Soviet-Finnish war, smashing the Mannerheim line with direct fire. During World War II, it became the core siege weapon of the Soviet army. In the Battle of Berlin, B-4 howitzers were pushed close to enemy buildings to carry out direct bombardment, destroying German fortifications and urban strongholds, and played an important role in the final assault on the Reichstag.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ModelHives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67687524466942,"sku":"PE-35240 YAN MODEL","price":85.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/YAN_MODEL_PE-35240_1_35_Soviet_B-4_M1931_203mm_Howitzer_Tank_Full_Kit_Series.webp?v=1791518266","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/yan-model-pe-35240-1-35-soviet-b-4-m1931-203mm-howitzer","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}