Holt 75 Artillery Tractor w/BL 8-inch Howitzer
Scale: 1:35
Manufacturer: Heller
Subject: British Holt 75 artillery tractor with BL 8-inch (203 mm) howitzer
Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced
Overview This Heller kit recreates the Holt 75 artillery tractor paired with the British BL 8-inch howitzer in 1:35 scale. The tractor is an interwar/WWII-era tracked prime mover used by the British Army to tow heavy artillery. The kit includes detailed vehicle components, the towed heavy howitzer, crew figures, and accessory parts for a realistic field presentation. It’s a good choice for modelers who want a combined vehicle-and-gun diorama or a centerpiece military display.
Kit contents (typical)
Injection-molded polystyrene parts on sprues for tractor hull, suspension, tracks, engine deck, and cab
Injection-molded parts for BL 8-inch howitzer: carriage, barrel, recoil components, wheels, and trail spades
Separate track links or workable track sections (check kit variant)
Clear parts for instrument panels and lights (if applicable)
Photo-etched fret (may be included on some releases) for fine details such as grills, brackets, or straps
Decal sheet with national markings, unit numbers, and stencils
Small sheet of rubber or vinyl for tires (if applicable)
Plastic figures for crew members (often 2–4 figures)
Assembly instructions and painting guide with suggested color callouts
Scale: 1:35
Manufacturer: Heller
Subject: British Holt 75 artillery tractor with BL 8-inch (203 mm) howitzer
Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced
Overview This Heller kit recreates the Holt 75 artillery tractor paired with the British BL 8-inch howitzer in 1:35 scale. The tractor is an interwar/WWII-era tracked prime mover used by the British Army to tow heavy artillery. The kit includes detailed vehicle components, the towed heavy howitzer, crew figures, and accessory parts for a realistic field presentation. It’s a good choice for modelers who want a combined vehicle-and-gun diorama or a centerpiece military display.
Kit contents (typical)
Injection-molded polystyrene parts on sprues for tractor hull, suspension, tracks, engine deck, and cab
Injection-molded parts for BL 8-inch howitzer: carriage, barrel, recoil components, wheels, and trail spades
Separate track links or workable track sections (check kit variant)
Clear parts for instrument panels and lights (if applicable)
Photo-etched fret (may be included on some releases) for fine details such as grills, brackets, or straps
Decal sheet with national markings, unit numbers, and stencils
Small sheet of rubber or vinyl for tires (if applicable)
Plastic figures for crew members (often 2–4 figures)
Assembly instructions and painting guide with suggested color callouts