45mm obr 1942 Nests (SBX16) includes two resin gun nests and two 45mm obr 1942 gun with crew. An unusual type of Soviet infantry formation was the Fortified Region (Ukreplennye Raiony). These infantry units were designed to man fortified lines such as the Stalin Line. Each Fortified Region was essentially a regiment or brigade strength unit made up of a number of Machine-gun Artillery Battalions (Pulyemyetno-Artillyeriyskiy Batalon). An important part of these positions were the anti-tank guns used to back up the machine gunners. Check out the 45mm obr 1942 Nests in the online store here...

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By 1943 most of these were manning field fortifications rather than purpose build concrete and steel fortifications. In addition to the Machine-gun Artillery Battalions each fortified region was also supported by infantry battalions, sappers and artillery. A Fortified Region held parts of the line where mobility wasn’t required and where their economy of men to weapons was ideal for holding the front against attacks. They are masters of concealment and disguise their positions well, hiding from the enemy until they choose the moment to open fire and lay waste to the fascists. The company has little in the way of transport and once dug-in into new positions they will defend with hardened determination against anything the enemy can throw at them. Nest designed by Jason Buyaki Guns & figures designed by Evan Allen Painted by James Brown

"The 45mm obr 1942 Nests can be fielded as part of a Pulyemyetno-Artillyeriyskiy Company on page 30 of Red Bear."

The 45mm obr 1942 Nests

"When the Russians decided to upgrade their 45mm anti-tank guns from the early Model 1932 gun – which was the standard tank gun as well – they made minor improvements to the gun. They improved the design of the breech block, which resulted in a higher rate of fire."

"They continued their use of the Rheinmetall carriage, which was used by the Germans with their own 3.7cm PaK 36 guns. The gun had reasonably good performance, but even in 1941 the Soviets found to their dismay that the obr 1937 could not adequately handle the Panzer III and Panzer IV tanks."

The Crew

The 45mm obr 1942 in Flames Of War

Weapon Mobility Range ROF Anti-tank Firepower Notes 45mm obr 1942 gun Light 24"/60cm 3 8 4+ Gun shield.

"As a result, a new barrel and sub-calibre ammunition were quickly created, which improved its penetration capabilities greatly. This weapon went into service as the Model 1942. The 45mm obr 1942 was effective against most German armour at normal Ranges, but ineffective against heavily armoured vehicles."

"Soviet troops were masters of moving up anti-tank guns and creating prepared positions. Used carefully a 45mm obr 1942 Nest would give German tanks a nasty surprise."

The Crew

The 45mm obr 1942 Nests Prepare For Action

The Contents of the 45mm obr 1942 Nests Box Set

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Description of Components

a. 2x Resin gun nests. b. 2x 45mm gun barrels. c. 2x Gun shield. d. 4x Gun carriage wheels. e. 2x Gun trails

f. 2x Loader figures. g. 2x Spotter figures. h. 2x Pointing figures. i. 2x Loader figures.

The Assembling the 45mm obr 1942 Gun

Step 1. Attach the wheels to the gun trail.	Step 2. Attach the 45mm gun barrel to the gun carriage.	Step 3. Add the gun shield and the 45mm obr 1942 is fully assembled.

Modelling the Nest

Step 1. Each figure has a small tab at its base.	Step 2. Carefully cut away part of the tab either side of the figure's foot or knee.	Step 3. Our goal is to create a small peg so we can pin it to the resin nest.

Step 4. Our peg has now been created.	Step 5. Drill a hole in the resin next where you want to place the figure.	Step 6. The peg might need some filing to fit the hole or to tidy it up.

Step 7. Attach the figure to the resin nest.	Step 8. Repeat with the other crew figure and the nest is then ready for painting.