Dragon 6079 - 1:35 Horse Drawn 2.8cm sPzB41 AT Gun & JF8 Limber with Crew

Dragon 6079 – 1:35 Horse‑Drawn 2.8 cm sPzB41 AT Gun with JF8 Limber and Crew

This kit features a historically accurate German 2.8 cm sPzB41 anti‑tank gun, towed by horse using a JF8 limber, accompanied by three crew figures. Released with new tooling, it captures the look and feel of WWII field deployment with rich detail and lifelike poses.

• Scale: 1:35
• Contents: gun, limber, horse figure, 3 crew figures
• Manufacturer: Dragon Models
• Skill level: Intermediate

Note: Glue and paints are not included.

Kit contents:

• Moulded plastic parts for gun, limber, horse and figures
• Crisp detailing thanks to new Dragon moulds
• Instruction sheet with assembly guidance and painting suggestions

Model highlights:

The sculpted poses include a horse bearing the weight of the gun carriage, crew members in motion, and authentic field attire and weapons. The artillery piece exhibits detailed wheels, carriage, mantlets, and accurate proportions. Highly suitable for realistic field dioramas.

Build requirements:

• Sprue cutters or hobby knife
• Files or sanding sticks
• Plastic cement
• Fine detail brushes
• Paints for field grey, equipment, figures

Historical background:

The sPzB41 gun (also known as Gerlich model) featured a tapered calibre design – 28 mm at the breech reducing to 20 mm at the muzzle – enabling high muzzle velocity of around 1,400 m/s. Used primarily in early WWII, its compact form made it suitable for mobile field use.

Why choose this kit:

Dragon 6079 offers expressive figures and an uncommon weapon system with horse-drawn layout, enhancing diorama compositions with narrative depth and historical realism.