Holt 75 Artillery Tractor w/BL 8-inch Howitzer, 1/35 - Roden 814

The reference Roden 814 is a plastic model kit to be assembled at 1/35, depicting a British heavy artillery set from the First World War: the tracked artillery tractor Holt 75 accompanied by a BL 8-inch howitzer.

The Holt 75 was a tracked tractor used to tow medium and heavy artillery pieces. Its tracked running gear illustrates the progressive mechanization of military traction methods during the conflict. The BL 8-inch howitzer belongs to the category of heavy artillery pieces used by British forces.

The set lets you recreate a convoy scene, an artillery gun setup (in battery), or the movement of artillery at 1/35 scale. At this scale, the dimensions of the real equipment are reduced by a factor of 35, a format particularly suited to military dioramas and accompanying figures.

Building a plastic model requires suitable tools: plastic glue, side cutters, a modeling knife, and fine abrasives. Careful preparation of the parts before gluing helps achieve clean assemblies. Applying a primer before painting then allows you to check joints and unify the surfaces.

The finish can highlight the tractor’s mechanical elements, the tracks, and the howitzer carriage. Weathering techniques such as patina, dust, or mud are well suited to represent artillery equipment operating on unprepared terrain, while staying consistent with the chosen backdrop.

• Brand : Roden
• Reference : 814
• Type : plastic model kit to be assembled
• Subject : Holt 75 Artillery Tractor with BL 8-inch howitzer
• Scale : 1/35
• Theme : military vehicles and First World War artillery

Glue, paints, and model-building supplies must be purchased separately.