1:35 US WWII 37mm Tank Gun Ammo (3D-Printed)

The real subject

The 37 mm caliber was part of the basic armament of American light tanks and armored cars at the beginning of the Second World War. The gun fired a fixed round, that is a projectile firmly joined to its case, so loading was quick and the loader worked with one hand. Armor-piercing shot against armored targets and high-explosive shells against troops and light fortifications were mainly used. In the second half of the war the caliber was no longer enough against heavier armor, but with reconnaissance units it stayed to the end.

What the set brings to a model

Rounds are what turns an empty fighting compartment into a space where someone works. They go into the racks along the walls, into boxes, into the loader's hands, or are scattered over the floor as spent cases. They serve just as well in a diorama beside a resupply or on the bed of a truck.

• 37 mm ammunition in 1:35 scale
• The form is given by the name: the parts are made by three-dimensional printing
• The subject matches American tank armament of the Second World War
• Usable in the fighting compartment of a model and in a diorama

Working with printed parts

The printed parts are held on thin supports. Cut those away with a sharp blade a little from the part and sand the remainder off carefully, so that neither the outline of the projectile nor the rim of the case is damaged. Wash and degrease the parts before painting, as remains of print resin cling to the surface. They are not polystyrene, so bond them with super glue. The painting is rewarding: a brass shade on the case, a dark wash and a light metallic sheen along the edges do the work for you.

Who it is for

For builders of military vehicles in 1:35 scale and for makers of dioramas. The model, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.