Mirage 720021 - 1:72 Big Guns on The Move Italy 1944 Diorama Set

1:72 Diorama Set – US M33 Prime Mover with M1 240 mm Howitzer and Figures, Italy 1944

Mirage 720021 “Big Guns on The Move, Italy 1944” is a comprehensive 1:72 scale diorama set depicting a US M33 Prime Mover towing an M1 240 mm howitzer. The scene is inspired by Allied operations near Cori, Italy, in 1944. This kit allows modelers to recreate the movement of heavy artillery during the Italian campaign of World War II.

• Scale: 1:72
• Model length (M33): approx. 8.9 cm
• Vehicle type: Military vehicles
• Drive system: Tracked
• Armament: M1 240 mm howitzer
• Period: World War II
• Country: USA
• Contents: vehicle, howitzer, figures, photo-etched parts, 3D printed parts, highly detailed 3D printed track links, plastic diorama base
• Manufacturer: Mirage Hobby

The kit combines injection-molded plastic parts with highly detailed 3D printed components and photo-etched parts. It features a detailed interior and finely reproduced structural elements, enabling the creation of a realistic heavy artillery scene.

Warning: The kit does not include glue, paints, or modeling tools. Assembly required.

Assembly and diorama building

The set includes plastic parts, high-detail 3D printed components, photo-etched parts, and decals. The 3D printed track links enhance the realism of the suspension system. The included plastic diorama base provides a foundation for creating a scene representing heavy artillery on the move during the Italian campaign.

Required tools

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sandpaper
• Brushes
• Plastic cement
• Model paints
• Cyanoacrylate glue (for metal or 3D printed parts)

About the M33 and M1 240 mm howitzer:

The M33 prime mover was used by the United States Army to transport heavy artillery systems, including the M1 240 mm howitzer. These powerful guns were designed to destroy fortified positions and enemy strongpoints at long range. During the Italian campaign in 1944, heavy artillery played a crucial role in breaking defensive lines and supporting ground offensives.

About Mirage Hobby

Mirage Hobby specializes in historical military models, particularly in smaller scales. The company is known for offering unique subjects and complete diorama sets that allow modelers to recreate detailed wartime scenes.