1:35 8,8 cm Ammo for Kw.K.43

The real subject

The caliber of 8.8 cm is among the best known German artillery calibers of the Second World War. The Kw.K.43 was a tank gun of this caliber with a long barrel, mounted in the Tiger Ausf. B heavy tank. Its ammunition was stowed in the hull as well as in the turret, and handling it was demanding because of the length and the weight of the round, a detail that can be shown well on a model with an open interior.

What the set is suited to

The set is intended for finishing off a completed model or a scene; on its own it is not a kit of a vehicle. The rounds will find a place in stowage bins, on the floor of the fighting compartment, in crates in the cargo bed of a supply vehicle or loose by a firing position. An empty case set aside tells more about the action of a scene than another large part would.

• ammunition of 8.8 cm caliber in 1:35 scale
• for the Kw.K.43 gun
• an accessory for models of hardware and for dioramas
• manufacturer code AB-359

Building and painting tips

Try the parts dry first and think over how to arrange them. Cut the surplus material and the traces of production away with a sharp blade a little away from the part and sand the rest off. The suitable glue depends on the material of the parts, which is given in the manufacturer's instructions. Wash and degrease the surface before painting. It pays off to paint the cases and the projectiles separately and to put them together only once they have dried, because a clean transition between the two shades is then easier to keep.

Terms of supply

Paints, thinner and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise. The number of pieces, the material and the exact composition of the package are stated by the manufacturer.