1/72 Scale ACE Models ML-20 Soviet 152mm Gun-Howitzer - WWII Heavy Artillery
Build an authentic replica of the legendary Soviet ML-20 152mm gun-howitzer with this precision 1/72 scale plastic model kit from ACE Models. This detailed kit represents one of the most powerful and successful Soviet artillery pieces of World War II, serving with distinction from 1937 through the end of the war and beyond.
Key Features
- Accurate 1/72 scale representation of the ML-20 152mm gun-howitzer model 1937
- Highly detailed plastic parts capturing authentic Soviet heavy artillery characteristics
- Detailed barrel, breech mechanism, and recoil system with realistic positioning options
- Accurate gun carriage and trail assembly for deployed configuration
- Crisp panel lines and surface details including gun shield, wheels, and elevation controls
- Clear assembly instructions to guide builders through the construction process
Historical Background
The ML-20 was a Soviet gun-howitzer, officially designated 152.4mm gun-howitzer model 1937. The gun was successfully used in World War II and remained in service for a long time after the end of the war. The gun was in production from 1937-1947, with a total of 6,884 pieces manufactured. An additional 3,242 ML-20S guns with shorter barrels were produced for the ISU-152 self-propelled gun. Though heavy, it proved itself a potent weapon on the battlefield, and some captured guns were employed by the Germans. The ML-20 provided Soviet artillery units with devastating firepower capable of destroying fortifications, enemy artillery positions, and armored vehicles. In some countries in Asia and Africa, the gun is still in service today.
What's Required
This is an unassembled plastic model kit that requires:
- Plastic cement or model glue for assembly
- Acrylic or enamel paints for finishing
- Modeling tools including sprue cutters and hobby knife
- Sandpaper or files for part cleanup
- Paintbrushes or airbrush for detail work
Perfect For
- Military artillery modeling enthusiasts
- World War II Soviet artillery collectors
- 1/72 scale gun-howitzer and heavy artillery enthusiasts
- Modelers creating Red Army artillery battery dioramas
- Intermediate to advanced modelers seeking detailed artillery subjects
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About ACE Models
ACE Models is a respected manufacturer specializing in unique and lesser-known military artillery and vehicle subjects in various scales. Known for their attention to detail and commitment to historical accuracy, ACE Models produces kits that fill important gaps in military modeling by offering subjects rarely covered by other manufacturers. Visit https://www.ace-models.com.ua/ to learn more about their extensive catalog of distinctive military kits.
SKU: ACE72581 | Scale: 1/72 | Manufacturer: ACE Models