Used in Finland during the Continuation War (194144), the BT42 assault gun was something of a hybrid designed to overcome Finland's shortage of AFVs. It mated hulls from captured Soviet BT7 Model 1937 light tanks with British 4.5inch howitzers. These QF 4.5inch Mk.II guns had been donated to Finland when it was fighting Russia during the Winter War (193940), and they were fitted in newly designed turrets. They entered service in 1943.
It is a completely new subject in the 1/72 scale Dragon Armor Pro series. It features brand new tooling that have been leveraged for the best possible levels of accuracy and easy assembly. The upper hull, lower hull and turret, for example, are all produced as onepiece components via slidemould technology. The whole plastic kit is a perfect blend of detail and convenience. This is exemplified by the onepiece DS tracks, which are even detachable just as they were on the original assault gun. Although the novel BT42 was a desperate Finnish design used in combat during WWII, this kit marks the exciting start of its new modelling career.
Notes & Tips:
- Includes a scale model which requires assembly, this is not a toy
- Ages 14 and over
- Choking hazard: Contains small parts
- Actual model may vary from images
- Does not include tools, cement or paints
- Some modelling experience recommended