UMT 409 45mm antitank gun 53-K(1937) / M-42(1942) Scale 1:72 Plastic Model Artillery Kit

45mm Antitank Gun 53-K (1937) / M-42 (1942) is a plastic model kit in 1/72 scale from UMT. This field artillery subject represents Soviet towed anti-tank guns used during the World War II period and is supplied as an unpainted, unassembled kit.

The 45 mm anti-tank gun family became one of the standard Soviet light anti-tank artillery systems of the war years. The earlier 53-K model introduced in 1937 was later developed into the improved M-42 version in 1942, which incorporated changes intended to enhance battlefield effectiveness while maintaining the compact towed design.

45mm Antitank Gun 53-K / M-42 - Soviet Towed Anti-Tank Artillery

Both variants share the same general configuration of a lightweight carriage, shield protection, and a relatively small-caliber high-velocity gun. In scale modeling collections, these artillery pieces are often displayed alongside light vehicles, tank units, or infantry scenes representing Eastern Front equipment.

For modelers: Small artillery subjects benefit from careful alignment of the gun barrel, carriage arms, and wheels. Subassembly painting of the gun shield and carriage components can simplify finishing in 1/72 scale.

Kit Contents

• Plastic parts
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: UMT
• Scale: 1/72
• Model (SKU): UMT 409
• Type: Armor Model Kit
• Subject: 45mm Antitank Gun 53-K (1937) / M-42 (1942)
• Vehicle type: Towed anti-tank gun
• Subject country: Soviet Union
• Period: World War II
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This plastic model kit by UMT belongs to the armor category.