{"product_id":"48899-ace-72569-3-inch-smith-anti-tank-gun-172","title":"ACE 72569 3-inch Smith Anti-Tank Gun 1\/72","description":"```html\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eACE 72569 3-inch Smith Anti-Tank Gun 1\/72\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003eACE 72569 3-inch Smith Anti-Tank Gun\u003c\/strong\u003e model is a precise plastic scale kit in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e scale, depicting the unique British improvised anti-tank equipment from \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e. This kit allows you to recreate one of the more intriguing episodes of armament for the British \u003cem\u003eHome Guard\u003c\/em\u003e and regular task force units (e.g., airfield defense) during Britain’s greatest threat of German invasion following the Dunkirk defeat in 1940.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e1\/72 scale model, ideal for dioramas and WWII equipment collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eNation of service: \u003cstrong\u003eUnited Kingdom\u003c\/strong\u003e; mainly Home Guard units and selected regular army units for static defense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTime of use: \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II (1941-1945)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePlastic model kit for self-assembly (glue and paints not included).\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHistorically, the Smith Gun was a result of England’s urgent defensive needs; designed as a makeshift anti-tank gun after a simplified demonstration for Winston Churchill in 1941. Mainly used for static defense until the end of the war, it was known for its difficult operation and poor ergonomics, but was valued by defenders for its availability during crisis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eModel parts are made from high-quality plastic, ensuring precise reproduction of historical weaponry details (barrel profile, unusual wheels, combat position configuration options).\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe kit does not include photo-etched or resin parts, making assembly simpler for beginners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCategory: \u003cstrong\u003eplastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThis model is recommended for all enthusiasts of British WWII military technology and anyone building dioramas related to the defense of the British Isles in the 1940s. Ideal for collectors, as well as for expanding a Home Guard era military collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBuild difficulty level: \u003cstrong\u003e2\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e – suitable for beginner and intermediate modelers; no advanced assembly skills required, but precision with small parts will be helpful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eACE 72569 3-inch Smith Anti-Tank Gun 1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a realistic recreation of the historical gun, which formed the last line of defense for British civilians and military against the real threat of invasion – a must-have for any enthusiast of Home Front weaponry!\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"brand\" content=\"ACE\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"sku\" content=\"72569\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n```","brand":"ACE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54722811298126,"sku":"ACE72569","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/c91a437e8ce7649709725b3eb91fcd64.jpg?v=1755547245","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.es\/en\/products\/48899-ace-72569-3-inch-smith-anti-tank-gun-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}