Flames of War: German: FJ 8.8cm Heavy AA (x4 Guns Plastic) - GBX214

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Flames of War: German: FJ 8.8cm Heavy AA (x4 Guns Plastic) - GBX214

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The German 8.8cm (3.46 inch) Flugabwehrkanone (flight defence cannon, or FlaK) gun is one of the most famous guns in the world. The Wehrmacht requested a heavier gun than the Krupps/Bofors developed 75mm and so Krupps designed the 8.8cm FlaK 18. It entered production in 1933. The Flak 18 was a large gun with a long, one-piece barrel mounted on a pivoted cruciform carriage with two axles. This arrangement allowed for a rapid deployment in which outriggers were lowered to support the gun and the wheel trailers were removed. Experience in the Spanish Civil War led to minor improvements. A more robust transport carriage was designed. A multi-section barrel was introduced which allowed faster barrel changing after heavy use, as only the worn section of barrel needed to be changed. The FlaK 18 gun was tested in the anti-tank role in Spain, and was definitely being used in that role during the Blitzkrieg against Poland and France. It's major drawback as an anti-tank gun was its size, the 88 had difficulty operating from concealment, particularly on a mobile battlefield. Though their extremely long range and high rate of fire let them pick off opposition from a safe distance. The FlaK 36 was the backbone of German anti-aircraft defence, and accounted for a large bulk of Allied aircraft shot down by anti-aircraft guns. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS: 4x 8.8cm AA Gun Teams --- These miniatures are supplied unassembled and unpainted8.8cm Heavy AA Platoon Assembly GuideNot recommended for children under 36 months due to small parts and essential pointed components. Battlefront miniatures are fine scale models designed for gamers and collectors. It is NOT A TOY and is not intended for sale to children under 14 years of age Models supplied unpainted and require assembly. Scenery, glue, and paint not included. Contents may vary from those shown. --- For the assembly of plastic models, we recommend the use of precision sidecutters, a knife and poly cement.For the assembly of resin and metal models, we recommend the use of sidecutters, a knife, micro-files and super glue.For the assembly of thermoplastic and SiOCAST models, we recommend the use of sidecutters, a knife and super glue. --- Flames Of War and World War III miniatures are 1/100 or 15mm in scale.Some miniatures, such as planes are 1/144 in scale.