This is a 1/35 Scale Plastic 7.5 Cm Anti-Tank Gun (Pak 40/L46) from Tamiya. It"s a German World War II era military set. For ages 10 and over. As a means to cope with Russian heavy tanks, the Germans began to send the 7.5 cm anti-tank gun model 39 (48 calibres long) to the front in the autumn of 1941 and deliver the 7.5 cm anti-tank gun model 40 (46 calibres long), production type, to troops in the summer of 1942. The gun carriage was equipped with torsion bars and German unique wheels consisting of a cast steel disc and rubber tires. There was also a shield to protect the gunners. FEATURES: Detailed plastic parts molded in military green and gray and attached to sprues. Includes three realistic figures - a gunner, a commander, and a loader. Parts to anti-tank gun include a breech block lever, a cartridge deflector, a gun sight case, a towing hook, a trail handle, and two wheels. Other accessories include an ammunition box, shells, and empty cartridge cases. Opening to ammunition box may be in open or closed position. Breech slides with the movement of breech block lever. Includes detailed and informative pictorial instructions. INCLUDES: One 1/35 7.5 Cm Anti-Tank Gun (Pak 40/L46) WWII Kit REQUIRES: Assembly Cement Paint: Dark Yellow, German Gray, Matt Black, Gloss Red, Flesh, Field Gray, Dark Green, Gloss Black, Brass or Gold, Gun Metal, Matt Brown Brushes Modeling Knife Sprue Cutter File or Emery Board Tweezers Adult Supervision SPECS: Scale: 1/35 COMMENTS: NOTE: Please keep all small parts and sharp edges away from children ages 3 and under. Care should be taken when using various tools and modeling knife. Paint recommended for use with this kit is for adults only. san 6/21/00 ir/jl