Ordnance QF 6 Pounder 7cwt -Rubicon 1/56 Kit

Ordnance QF 6 Pounder 7cwt 1/56 Plastic Kit

Recreate a key British Second World War anti‑tank gun with the Ordnance QF 6 pounder 7cwt 1/56 plastic kit from Rubicon Models. This highly detailed ABS plastic model kit (product code 280139) is supplied unpainted and requires ABS cement and assembly, suitable for ages 14+. Perfect for historical wargaming, diorama builders, scale modellers and tabletop collectors who want an authentic British anti‑tank gun for late war and post‑war scenarios.

The 6 pounder (57 mm) was the primary British antitank gun from 1942 and was also adopted by the US as the 57 mm gun M1. This Rubicon Models kit offers multiple historically accurate build options so you can field the weapon in North Africa, Europe, airborne operations or US service. The set includes crew figures and accessory stowage to populate game boards, battlefields and museum‑quality displays.

Product highlights and features

• four build options: mk 2 with shortened l/43 barrel; mk 4 with l/50 on mk 1a carriage; mk 4 on modified mk 3 carriage (airborne); and the us 57 mm gun m1.

• two gun shield options for period accuracy and tactical variations.

• full British gun crew included: officer, gunner and loader.

• extra ammo, shells and crates included for realistic basing and dioramas.

• scale: 1/56 (grand battle / 28mm compatible wargame scale).

• material: abs plastic; requires abs cement.

• product code: 280139.

• supplied unpainted and unassembled; recommended for ages 14+ and experienced modellers.

Why buy this kit from Mighty Lancer Games-
This 6 pounder kit is ideal for historical wargamers building British, commonwealth or allied anti‑tank batteries, modellers creating period dioramas, and collectors seeking accurate, flexible options for different theatres and unit types. The included crew and stowage mean the model is ready to populate bases for tabletop rule sets, campaign play and display. Search terms: 6 pounder kit, 1/56 anti tank gun, rubicon models 280139, qf 6 pounder plastic, ww2 british gun model, 57mm gun m1, classic ww2 wargame terrain, diorama ammunition crates.

specifications (concise)

• manufacturer: rubicon models.

• sku / product code: 280139.

• scale: 1/56.

• material: abs plastic.

• cement: abs cement required.

• contents: gun parts, two shield options, crew figures (officer, gunner, loader), extra ammo, shells and crates, instruction booklet.

• assembly: required.

• finish: supplied unpainted.

• recommended age: 14+.

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