Tuesday, 7 November 2017

Royal Artillery and Royal Canadian Artillery in 1/72

I have several different guns used by both branches of the artillery.

From Osprey Publishing New Vanguard 48 (Henry, 2002)

Of all the British guns in use during the Second World War, the 25-pounder was the one that best represented Britain's armed forces. It was adaptable, packed a powerful punch and, above all, it was reliable.

in my collection I have 4 towed guns, and 2 self-propelled. A Bishop and a Sexton

pictures to follow

As well, anti-tank guns I have are 4 6pdr guns with tows, 2 37mm guns used by my Para force, a 57mm gun with the Paras. I also have a 17lbs towed, and 3 Sherman fireflys.
From Ospery Duel 2 Sherman Firefly vs Tiger (Hart, 2007)
Designed by the British to combat the Tiger, the Sherman Firefly was based on the American M4A4 Sherman, but was fitted with a powerful 17-pounder gun which made it a deadly opponent.
As well, a have an M10

from Osper Publishing New Vanguard 98 British Anti-tank Artillery 1939-45 (Henry, 2004)
The rapid development of the tank as an offensive weapon following its introduction in World War I gave artillery theorists cause for concern during the 1920s and 1930s. The first anti-tank guns had been developed by the beginning of World War II, initally at around 37mm and 2lbs. By the end of the war, heavy anti-tank weapons, able to penetrate an armour thickness of up to 200mm at a range of 1,000 yards were being developed.

Pictures to follow.

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