{"product_id":"gecko-models-german-pak-40-anti-tank-gun-early-production-1-16-16gm0012","title":"1\/16 Gecko Models German 7.5cm Pak 40 Anti-Tank Gun (Early Production) 16GM0012","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1\/16 Gecko Models German 7.5cm Pak 40 Anti-Tank Gun (Early Production)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecreate one of WWII's most formidable anti-tank weapons with this highly detailed 1\/16 scale model kit from Gecko Models. The 7.5cm Pak 40 served as the backbone of German anti-tank units from 1942 onwards, and this early production version is replicated with exceptional accuracy and premium components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large-scale 1\/16 plastic assembly model kit with turned aluminum gun barrel and 3D-printed muzzle brake with protective cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly detailed gun carriage with split trails and functional technical details that capture the authentic mechanics of the original weapon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto-Etched Parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes brass photo-etched components for ultra-fine detailing and enhanced realism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Accessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set of ammunition shells with corresponding shipping crates for diorama possibilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Finishing Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three painting schemes available via high-quality decals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpressive Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully assembled model measures approximately 27.5 cm (10.8 inches) in length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e German 7.5cm Pak 40 Anti-Tank Gun (Early Production)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.geckomodels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eGecko Models\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16GM0012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e GEK-16GM0012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic model kit requiring glue and paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 7.5cm Pak 40 (Panzerabwehrkanone 40) was Germany's primary anti-tank gun from 1942 through the end of World War II. With its powerful 75mm caliber, it was capable of defeating most Allied armor of the period and became the most widely produced German anti-tank gun of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic sprues with all parts for complete gun assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurned aluminum gun barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3D-printed muzzle brake with protective cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched brass detail parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmmunition shells and shipping crates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality decals with three marking options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAssembly \u0026amp; Finishing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an unassembled and unpainted model kit designed for intermediate to advanced modelers. Assembly requires plastic model cement, hobby tools, and paint. We recommend using \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-paints\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eacrylic or enamel paints\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e designed for scale models to achieve authentic German military colors and weathering effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplementary Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance your build and create stunning displays with these related items from MPM Hobbies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1-16-military-vehicles\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e1\/16 Scale Military Vehicles\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - Compatible tanks and vehicles to display alongside your Pak 40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/military-figures\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eMilitary Figures\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - German artillery crew figures in 1\/16 scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-paints\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eModel Paints\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - Authentic military colors and weathering supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/modeling-tools\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eModeling Tools\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - Precision tools for assembly and photo-etched parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/diorama-supplies\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eDiorama Supplies\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - Create realistic battlefield scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuild an iconic piece of WWII military history with this premium 1\/16 scale Gecko Models German 7.5cm Pak 40 Anti-Tank Gun. 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