MarDav Miniatures
We produce accurate models of WWII defences suitable for gaming and modelling. As well as designers, we are also licensed printers for many other designers. Check out our website for further details – www.mdminis.co.uk
Wargame3D
DeweycatProductions
DeweycatProductions
DeweycatProductions
mojobob.hoochyman
Kozak
DeweycatProductions
Kpi_1986
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Warprinter
Hartolia Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
DeweycatProductions
Windham Graves Models
Hartolia Miniatures
DeweycatProductions
Kpi_1986
Flux Forge Studio
Wargame3D
mojobob.hoochyman
Hartolia Miniatures
loxfil
Hartolia Miniatures
Wargame3D
Wargame3D
Hartolia Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
Henry Turner
mojobob.hoochyman
DeweycatProductions
Wargame3D
Hartolia Miniatures
mojobob.hoochyman
mojobob.hoochyman
Miska Miniatures
DeweycatProductions
Hartolia Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
East Coast Ironclads
Hartolia Miniatures
DeweycatProductions
DeweycatProductions
Ash and Stone
Hartolia Miniatures
EugeneSmichnik
Hartolia Miniatures
VJM787
Hartolia Miniatures
marjo151
Wargame3D
Hartolia Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
EugeneSmichnik
EugeneSmichnik
Sargent's War Gaming
DAC designs
DeweycatProductions
DeweycatProductions
Wargame3D
MCminiatures
Hartolia Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
Kozak
Wargame3D
Hartolia Miniatures
just some miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
VisualPast
Subtotal: $509.18
Wargame3D
DeweycatProductions
DeweycatProductions
DeweycatProductions
mojobob.hoochyman
Kozak
DeweycatProductions
Kpi_1986
DeweycatProductions
Warprinter
Hartolia Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
DeweycatProductions
Windham Graves Models
Hartolia Miniatures
DeweycatProductions
Kpi_1986
Flux Forge Studio
Wargame3D
mojobob.hoochyman
Hartolia Miniatures
loxfil
Hartolia Miniatures
Wargame3D
Wargame3D
Hartolia Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
Henry Turner
mojobob.hoochyman
DeweycatProductions
Wargame3D
Hartolia Miniatures
mojobob.hoochyman
mojobob.hoochyman
Miska Miniatures
DeweycatProductions
Hartolia Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
East Coast Ironclads
Hartolia Miniatures
DeweycatProductions
DeweycatProductions
Ash and Stone
Hartolia Miniatures
EugeneSmichnik
Hartolia Miniatures
VJM787
Hartolia Miniatures
marjo151
Wargame3D
Hartolia Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
EugeneSmichnik
EugeneSmichnik
Sargent's War Gaming
DAC designs
DeweycatProductions
DeweycatProductions
Wargame3D
MCminiatures
Hartolia Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
Kozak
Wargame3D
Hartolia Miniatures
just some miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
VisualPast
Subtotal: $509.18
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The Ordnance Quick Fire (OQF) 6 pdr was the most common British anti-tank gun of WWII. Originally designed in the late 1930s as a replacement to the 2 pdr, as it was realised when it entered service that the 40mm 2 pdr was already lacking against more heavily armoured vehicles.
Design started in 1938, and a calibre of 57mm was decided on. This was partly due to the presence of existing equipment used for Royal navy weaponry of this calibre. The gun design was ready in 1940, and the carriage in 1941, but the loss of equipment following Dunkirk led to the production of more 2 pdr guns rather than the new untried 6 pdr. This meant production didn’t start until November 1941 and it finally appeared on the front line in April/May 1942 during the North Africa campaign. .
The 6 pdr was generally well liked as it showed a marked improvement in penetration over the 2 pdr and was relatively light and easy to handle. Later introduction of the APDS round effectively doubled the armour penetration of the earlier versions (it was capable of penetrating 146mm at 1000yds) and dramatically increased the longevity of the 6 pdr. The first confirmed Tiger I kills were all achieved by 6 pdrs – 2 towed and one on a Churchill (knocking out Tiger 131, now the last drivable Tiger I in existence). The US also used the same designs to create the 57mm M1 which was used by the US, British and Soviet armies.
In addition to being a towed gun, the 6 pdr was also the main armament in the many tanks, including Crusaders, Valentines and Churchills. It was also redesigned to create the OQF 75mm gun mounted in the Cromwell.
The versatility of the 6 pdr kept in service during the war and for a couple of decades afterwards with various armies around the world.
We produce accurate models of WWII defences suitable for gaming and modelling. As well as designers, we are also licensed printers for many other designers. Check out our website for further details – www.mdminis.co.uk
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