{"product_id":"tamiya-1-35-archer-british-anti-tank-gun-35356","title":"Tamiya 1:35 Archer British Anti Tank Gun - 35356","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis model assembly kit recreates the British Army’s Archer. As WWII progressed, British troops found that their 2-pounder and 6 pounder guns were being rendered obsolete by German armor, and planners decided to develop a vehicle using the powerful 17 pounder (76.2mm) gun. The vehicle chosen to mount the gun on was the Valentine; the turret was removed and replaced with a fighting compartment – this would be known as the Archer. Interestingly, as there was little time to re-organize the cramped layout, the 17-pounder had to be mounted pointing rearwards to fit it in. As a result, the Archer moved and fired in opposite directions. It offered strong performance, however, and served with British and Commonwealth units from October 1944 till the end of WWII, the British using it until the early 1950s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 1\/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length:191mm.\u003cbr\u003e• Details include armor plates and realistic weld lines.\u003cbr\u003e• The powerful 17 pounder gun is depicted with excellent detail, including breech details.\u003cbr\u003e• The open top fighting compartment showcases numerous other interior points such as shell racks and radio equipment.\u003cbr\u003e• Comes with 3 figures to depict commander, gunner and loader.\u003cbr\u003e• Marking options are included to recreate 3rd Canadian Infantry Division and Polish II Corps vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assembly Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anti-Tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNation:\u003c\/strong\u003e British\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1939-1945 - World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamiya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35356\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and tools are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Order - ETA 2-4 Weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e We order this in for you from the UK distributor, so please allow 2 to 4 weeks for it to reach you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56954951532930,"sku":"35356","price":44.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5842\/9059\/files\/35356_001.jpg?v=1790803316","url":"https:\/\/www.loadeddice.uk\/products\/tamiya-1-35-archer-british-anti-tank-gun-35356","provider":"Loaded Dice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}