Zvezda Plastic Model Kit
M1931 B-4 “Stalin’s Sledgehammer” (1/72) 5085
This highly detailed Zvezda kit represents the formidable M1931 B-4 Soviet heavy howitzer, famously dubbed “Stalin’s Sledgehammer.” Armed with a massive 203.2mm barrel, this artillery piece played a key role in siege warfare during the Second World War, especially against fortified positions.
- 1/72 scale plastic model kit
- Kit includes 207 parts
- Model length: 13cm
- Detailed tracked carriage for stability and realism
- Historically accurate WWII artillery subject
This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
History:
Developed in 1931, the B-4 was a cornerstone of Soviet heavy artillery. Its distinctive caterpillar carriage helped absorb recoil and ensured stability on soft terrain. First deployed in the Soviet-Finnish War, it earned its nickname by obliterating Finnish bunkers. Captured units were also used by the German Wehrmacht. With a shell weight exceeding 100kg and a range nearing 18km, it remained in service throughout the Second World War, demonstrating the raw firepower of Soviet siege tactics.
