ACE 72544 US 155mm Howitzer Model of 1918 (Wooden Wheels) 1/72

The ACE 72544 model represents the American 155 mm field howitzer model 1918, equipped with distinctive wooden wheels, made in the popular 1/72 scale. This is a precise plastic kit designed for advanced historical modeling enthusiasts, military collectors, and all those passionate about World War II and early 20th-century conflicts.

• Scale: 1/72
• Country of origin (original): United States of America (USA)
• Material: High-quality assembly plastic
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Set contents: The model does not include glue or paints. Assembly instructions, details reproducing the wooden wheels, and mechanical details are recreated with attention to the smallest elements.
• Difficulty level: 3/5 (intermediate level – recommended for experienced modelers)
• Historical period: Late World War I, interwar period, World War II
• Recommended for: Modelers interested in artillery equipment, diorama builders, military model collectors, as well as enthusiasts of 20th-century military history

Historically, the 155mm Howitzer Model of 1918 was developed based on the French Canon de 155 C mle 1917 Schneider howitzer. Its introduction to the US armed forces took place at the end of World War I. The howitzer gained popularity thanks to its reliability, effectiveness, and mobility—especially the version with wooden wheels, which allowed it to be towed by horses or trucks on uneven battlefields. The weapon was widely used by both the US Army and Allied forces during World War I, the interwar period, and the early stage of World War II, where it served as fire support for infantry and mechanized troops.

The ACE 72544 model stands out for its high-quality craftsmanship and faithful reproduction of details—from the barrel assembly, through the carriage elements, to the realistically replicated wooden wheels. This kit is intended for intermediate and advanced modelers who wish to enrich their collection with a unique model of historical artillery from the era of the great conflicts of the first half of the 20th century.

Choose ACE 72544 to recreate the realities of the front lines from the Great War or to build an authentic war diorama with equipment that stood the test of time, symbolizing American technical ingenuity.