PST 72031 152mm D-1 Howitzer 1/72 – Plastic Model Kit

PST 72031 152mm D-1 Howitzer 1/72 is a high-quality plastic model kit that faithfully reproduces the legendary Soviet D-1 152 mm howitzer in 1:72 scale. This set is aimed at historical modelers, military enthusiasts, and collectors of artillery vehicles from World War II.

• Scale: 1/72
• User country: USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Category: plastic model kit
• Set contents: sprue parts for self-assembly, illustrated assembly instructions
• Additional elements: the model does not include metal barrels or resin parts, glue and paints are not included

Brief history of the 152mm D-1 Howitzer

The D-1 152 mm howitzer was designed in 1943 in response to the growing needs of the Red Army during intensive offensive operations. Earlier artillery pieces lacked mobility and firepower, so it was decided to develop a new gun using the chassis of the proven M-30 122 mm model. The result was the D-1 Howitzer—a weapon not only powerful, but also relatively light and mobile for its caliber. Nearly 1,000 units were produced during World War II. The D-1 was widely used for destroying fortifications, supporting infantry assaults, and breaking enemy strongpoints, for example during Operation Bagration in 1944.

• Period of use: World War II (from 1943), also used post-war by Eastern Bloc countries
• Example of use: Red Army offensive operations on the Eastern Front

Who is this model recommended for?

PST 72031 152mm D-1 Howitzer 1/72 is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers due to the detail and number of parts, which require precision and careful assembly. The model works perfectly as a part of a World War II diorama or a valuable exhibit in an artillery vehicles collection.

• Build difficulty: 3/5

By choosing the PST 72031 model, you have the opportunity to create an authentic miniature of a legendary howitzer, valued for its versatility and reliability on World War II battlefields.