{"product_id":"zvezda-6170-bofors-40mm-aa-gun-mk-1-2-with-crew-1-72-wwii-model-kit","title":"Zvezda 6170 Bofors 40mm AA Gun Mk 1\/2 with Crew – 1:72 WWII Model Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eONE GUN. MULTIPLE ARMIES. MULTIPLE WWII THEATERS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAdd one of the most famous anti-aircraft weapons of World War II to your collection with the Zvezda 6170 Bofors 40mm Mk 1\/2 in 1:72 scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDesigned in Sweden by AB Bofors, the 40mm Bofors became one of the most successful and widely used anti-aircraft guns of the Second World War. It was adopted, manufactured, licensed, or supplied to numerous nations — including Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union and many other Allied countries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThat makes this little 1:72 scale gun remarkably versatile for WWII modelers, diorama builders and tabletop wargamers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA Bofors FOR ALMOST ANY WWII SCENARIO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Bofors 40mm was not limited to one army or one battlefield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🇬🇧\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBRITISH \u0026amp; COMMONWEALTH FORCES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eUse it with British forces across a wide range of European, Mediterranean, African and Pacific campaigns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🇺🇸\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eUNITED STATES FORCES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe American military produced and extensively used the Bofors, particularly in naval and anti-aircraft roles. U.S. Navy Bofors guns became especially important in defending ships and fleets against Japanese aircraft and kamikaze attacks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🇷🇺\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSOVIET FORCES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Soviet Union received large quantities of Bofors 40mm guns through Allied Lend-Lease, making the weapon a legitimate choice for Eastern Front gaming as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🇯🇵\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eJAPANESE CAPTURED EQUIPMENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHere's where the story gets particularly interesting for Pacific gamers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhen Singapore fell in 1942, Japanese forces captured British Bofors 40mm guns. The Japanese subsequently studied the weapon and developed their own Type 5 40mm anti-aircraft gun based on the Bofors design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFor historical or scenario-based gaming, a Bofors model can therefore also represent captured Allied equipment in appropriate Japanese-controlled territories and Pacific scenarios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🎨\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePAINTING CAPTURED JAPANESE BOFORS — THE LIKELY COLORS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThere isn't a single, well-documented \"official\" paint color for captured British Bofors guns in Japanese service. Captured equipment was often repainted with whatever was available locally, so the finish could vary significantly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBased on Japanese painting practices for land-based artillery, you have a few plausible options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eArtillery Brown \/ Tea-Brown (茶褐色)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis was a primary color for Japanese ordnance. Historical documents from the 1930s mention the use of \"tea-brown\" (茶褐色) paint for weapons, and modelers often refer to a standard \"Japanese Artillery Brown\" for this type of equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCamouflage Colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIf the gun was given a camouflage pattern, official guidelines from 1943 specified the use of earth-grass (土草色), earth (土地色), withered-grass (枯草色), and grass (草色) colors for both mobile and fixed weapons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eImprovised \/ Repainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSince these were captured guns, they may have simply been repainted with whatever stocks were on hand. This makes an exact match difficult, but a brown or green-earth tone is your safest bet for historical plausibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e💡\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMODELING TIP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFor your Zvezda kit, a color like Tamiya XF-72 (JGSDF Brown) or a mix of dark earth and olive drab would be a good starting point for an \"Artillery Brown\" look. You could also add a simple two-tone camouflage using earth brown and a dark green to suggest a field-painted finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePERFECT FOR WWII WARGAMING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBecause the Bofors served with so many nations, this model offers enormous flexibility for tabletop gaming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eUse it as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🇬🇧 British anti-aircraft artillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🇺🇸 American anti-aircraft artillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🇷🇺 Soviet Lend-Lease equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🇨🇦 Commonwealth forces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🇦🇺 Australian forces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🇳🇿 Other Allied formations equipped with Bofors guns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🎯 Captured equipment in appropriate Axis or Japanese scenarios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🗺️ Static battlefield or airfield defense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e⚔️ Objective or scenario-specific artillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🏝️ Pacific Theater installations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🌍 European, Mediterranean, North African or Eastern Front battlefields\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFor Memoir '44 players, the model can be particularly useful when building custom scenarios, historical campaigns and battlefield displays where a physical representation of the anti-aircraft position adds visual detail and atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eZVEZDA 6170 — MODEL KIT DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eManufacturer: Zvezda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eModel Number: 6170\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eScale: 1:72\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSubject: Bofors 40mm Mk 1\/2 Anti-Aircraft Gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSkill Level: 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAssembly: Snap-fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eParts: 57\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFinished Length: approximately 95 mm \/ 3.8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCrew: 4 unpainted British figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eGaming Base: Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFlag: Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eArt of Tactic Unit Card: Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSNAP-FIT — NO GLUE REQUIRED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Zvezda Snap Kit system makes assembly straightforward. The parts are designed to fit together without glue, making this an excellent project for both beginning modelers and experienced hobbyists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eOnce assembled, you can paint and customize the gun and crew to match the army, campaign or scenario you are building.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA LEGENDARY WWII WEAPON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Bofors 40mm became famous for its combination of mobility, reliability, rapid fire and effectiveness against low-flying aircraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIts remarkable international service history makes it one of the most versatile WWII artillery pieces for a military model collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFrom Britain to America, from Lend-Lease shipments to the Soviet Union, and from captured Allied weapons in the Pacific to the Japanese Type 5 derivative, the Bofors story crosses virtually every major theater of World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e1 × Bofors 40mm Mk 1\/2 Anti-Aircraft Gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e4 × Unpainted British soldier crew figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e1 × Gaming base with flag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e1 × Art of Tactic unit card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAssembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis is a 1:72 scale plastic model kit requiring assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePaints, brushes and modeling tools are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFigures are supplied unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eZVEZDA 6170 BOFORS 40mm AA GUN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e1:72 Scale • WWII • Snap-Fit • 4 Crew Figures • Gaming Base • Art of Tactic Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA historically versatile WWII anti-aircraft gun that can add detail and character to British, American, Soviet, Commonwealth and Pacific Theater battlefields — and to custom scenarios featuring captured equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e📦\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNew in Box • Factory Sealed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🌎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWORLDWIDE SHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🌍 We Ship to All 50 U.S. States, U.S. Territories, and Every Country Under the Sun!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e✈️\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eEXPEDITED DHL SHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e📦 Reliable worldwide delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🔎 Tracking included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🌎 We ship internationally to collectors, modelers and wargamers around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eOrder with confidence from PAZ GAMES and add this versatile WWII Bofors 40mm to your collection, diorama or tabletop battlefield today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePAZ GAMES — WORLDWIDE SHIPPING • QUALITY PRODUCTS • BUILT FOR WARGAMERS \u0026amp; COLLECTORS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PAZ GAMES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48879225012381,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/0894\/8125\/files\/00s-l1600.webp?v=1788644727","url":"https:\/\/pazgames.com\/products\/zvezda-6170-bofors-40mm-aa-gun-mk-1-2-with-crew-1-72-wwii-model-kit","provider":"PAZ GAMES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}