172
Monday, September 29, 2014 - 06:33 AM UTC
A 1/72 Cannon de 155 C modele 1917 Has just been announced by ACE Models.
The Kit has been designed and produced using 3D technology.
Details can be found on ACE Models web site:

http://www.acemodel.com.ua/en/model/522

Manufacturers description:

The Canon de 155 C modèle 1917 was a French howitzer designed by Schneider. It was essentially the Canon de 155 C modèle 1915 Schneider fitted with a different breech to use bagged propellant rather than the cartridge cases used by the older howitzer. It was used by France, Italy, Russian Empire, Belgium and the United States from 1917 during World War I. During World War I it became the standard heavy howitzer of the French Army during the later stages of the war. 2043 were still in service with France in 1939. Captured weapons were used by the Germans for their 2nd-line artillery.

Item code:

Kit #72543 - Cannon de 155 C modele 1917(horse drawn version of Schneider gun)


Armorama would like to thank ACE Models for the update.
Click Star to Rate
3 readers have rated this story.
Get a daily email with links to all our latest news, reviews, and features.

Comments

Arghhh! 2-piece gun barrel! But otherwise not bad looking.
SEP 29, 2014 - 09:59 AM
THIS STORY HAS BEEN READ 5,336 TIMES.
ADVERTISEMENT

Photos
Click image to enlarge
  • move
  • move
  • move
  • move
Ace Model ReviewsMORE
Sho't Meteor In-Box Review
by Andras
AMX-13/75 In-Box Review
by Andras | of 2 ratings, 100% found this helpful
FV4005 Stage 2 In-Box Review
by Andras
Flak 38 Built Review
by Eirik Sandaas
Pak.41 Built Review
by Pedro Andrada | of 2 ratings, 100% found this helpful

ADVERTISEMENT