ACE 72245 Soviet 45mm AT Gun Model 1942 (1/72)

The ACE 72245 Soviet 45mm AT Gun Model 1942 in 1/72 scale is a highly detailed plastic model kit representing the Soviet 1942 pattern anti-tank gun (M-42). It is a faithful replica of one of the most significant elements of Soviet artillery during World War II. The 45 mm M-42 gun was a development of earlier designs used by the Red Army since the mid-1930s. This weapon was widely employed on all fronts of the conflict with Germany, as well as in later skirmishes across Central and Eastern Europe.

The 45 mm M-42 caliber gun entered service in 1942 as a successor to the 53-K model, featuring a reinforced barrel and improved armor protection. Thanks to improved ballistics, it could effectively engage medium-armored vehicles, which made it widely used until the end of World War II and for several years thereafter. This type of gun was utilized by Eastern Bloc armies and numerous partisan formations in the postwar period.

The ACE model is made of high-quality plastic, ensuring precise details as well as ease of processing and assembly. Finely crafted elements such as the gun shield, wheels, and barrel allow for a realistic representation of the original in 1/72 scale. The kit does not include extras such as a metal barrel or photo-etched parts, but it provides an excellent base for both beginners and advanced modellers wishing to add their own enhancements or detail elements.

• Scale: 1/72
• Country of origin: Soviet Union
• Period of use: World War II, years 1942–1945, postwar period
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Category: plastic model kit

We recommend the ACE 72245 product to both military technology enthusiasts and collectors of World War II-themed dioramas. The model is especially useful for expanding 1/72 scale collections of figures and vehicles, as well as for creating realistic battle scenes. We rate the build difficulty as 2/5 – the kit is suitable for beginner and intermediate modellers. The set does not include glue or paints, allowing for individual selection of materials and finishing.