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
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Eskice Miniature
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Eskice Miniature
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DeweycatProductions
East Coast Ironclads
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Subtotal: $830.49
MCminiatures
Hartolia Miniatures
DeweycatProductions
DeweycatProductions
DeweycatProductions
Hartolia Miniatures
Wargame3D
DeweycatProductions
NYX Files
Kpi_1986
Eskice Miniature
Kaja's Models and Machinations
Wargame3D
Hartolia Miniatures
DeweycatProductions
Hartolia Miniatures
Studio Grozny
DeweycatProductions
Studio Grozny
Hartolia Miniatures
Wargame3D
NYX Files
Hartolia Miniatures
DeweycatProductions
Gardenshedprinting.com
DeweycatProductions
DeweycatProductions
Hartolia Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
mojobob.hoochyman
DeweycatProductions
Hartolia Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
mojobob.hoochyman
Hartolia Miniatures
safisher
DeweycatProductions
DeweycatProductions
mattorsilver
mojobob.hoochyman
Tiny Panzer Studio
Hartolia Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
DeweycatProductions
loxfil
mojobob.hoochyman
Thenainblanc studio
mojobob.hoochyman
East Coast Ironclads
VJM787
Flux Forge Studio
MCminiatures
Kpi_1986
Hartolia Miniatures
EugeneSmichnik
mojobob.hoochyman
Alfs Minis and Kits
Hartolia Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
Kaja's Models and Machinations
Hartolia Miniatures
DeweycatProductions
Hartolia Miniatures
DeweycatProductions
Hartolia Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
mojobob.hoochyman
Hartolia Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
Eskice Miniature
simon.mann
Military Models
VJM787
EugeneSmichnik
Gardenshedprinting.com
Studio Grozny
MarDav Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
18Charlie
Henry Turner
DeweycatProductions
Chthonic Bearcult Miniatures
DeweycatProductions
Hartolia Miniatures
rigger
DeweycatProductions
Hartolia Miniatures
MCminiatures
just some miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
greggycast
Henry Turner
EugeneSmichnik
Hartolia Miniatures
just some miniatures
Arvernes Miniatures
MCminiatures
Hartolia Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
mojobob.hoochyman
Hartolia Miniatures
Hartolia Miniatures
Eskice Miniature
Wargame3D
COEX
EugeneSmichnik
18Charlie
Studio Grozny
Eskice Miniature
Hartolia Miniatures
MCminiatures
DeweycatProductions
East Coast Ironclads
Hartolia Miniatures
VJM787
Hartolia Miniatures
Monopod Games
Subtotal: $830.49
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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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