Zvezda Plastic Model Kit

M1931 B-4 “Stalin’s Sledgehammer” (1/72) 5085

This highly detailed Zvezda kit represents the formidable M1931 B-4 Soviet heavy howitzer, famously dubbed “Stalin’s Sledgehammer.” Armed with a massive 203.2mm barrel, this artillery piece played a key role in siege warfare during the Second World War, especially against fortified positions.

• 1/72 scale plastic model kit
• Kit includes 207 parts
• Model length: 13cm
• Detailed tracked carriage for stability and realism
• Historically accurate WWII artillery subject

This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.

History:

Developed in 1931, the B-4 was a cornerstone of Soviet heavy artillery. Its distinctive caterpillar carriage helped absorb recoil and ensured stability on soft terrain. First deployed in the Soviet-Finnish War, it earned its nickname by obliterating Finnish bunkers. Captured units were also used by the German Wehrmacht. With a shell weight exceeding 100kg and a range nearing 18km, it remained in service throughout the Second World War, demonstrating the raw firepower of Soviet siege tactics.