Border BT051 - 1:35 German 75 mm Anti-Tank Gun PaK 40 w/ Winter Artillery Crew

Border Model BT‑051 – 7.5 cm PaK 40 with Winter Artillery Crew (1:35)

The BT‑051 kit presents a detailed representation of the German 7.5 cm PaK 40 anti‑tank gun with a winter-service crew of three figures. This kit includes multiple accessory options: three types of muzzle brake and road wheel configurations to reflect different deployment periods or conditions. An aluminium barrel and photo‑etched components further enhance the detail.

• Scale: 1:35
• Kit contents: PaK 40, three figures
• Manufacturer: Border Model
• Skill level: Intermediate

Note: Glue, paints and tools are not included in the kit.

Included in the box:

• Plastic parts for gun and figures in winter uniforms
• Aluminium gun barrel with interchangeable muzzle brake options
• Three wheel configuration choices
• Photo-etched detail parts
• Assembly and paint guidance sheet

Assembly and painting guidance:

This kit offers solid detail in both the gun mechanism and crew figures, with accurate textures and poses. The choice of wheel and muzzle styles allows for customization of the final appearance. It's ideal for dioramas featuring Eastern Front winter scenes.

Recommended tools and general painting advice:

• Sprue cutters or hobby knife
• Files or sanding tools
• Plastic cement
• Fine brushes or airbrush
• Paints typical for German winter uniforms and field artillery equipment

About the PaK 40:

The 7.5 cm Pak 40 was Germany’s standard anti‑tank gun from 1942 onwards, effective against most Allied armor through late WWII. Widely deployed on the Eastern Front, it was valued for its firepower, reliability, and relative portability in static and mobile roles :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.