Muswell Models

Muswell Models

N Gauge/2mm WW2 Defensive Structures

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Pillboxes are a very common sight all over the British Isles, often found in fields, or guarding bridges, road junctions and railways. The two most common types of pillbox were the type 22 and type 24.  However, the Type 28a and Vickers Machinegun Pillboxes were also very widespread.  These models are hollow cast resin models with separate roofs. 

 

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Type 22 Pillbox

The most common type of pillbox to be found. 25mm across the diagonal.  £2.95 unpainted £6 painted 

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Type 24 Pillbox

Another very common design. 28mm (L), 31mm (W). £3.95 unpainted £8 painted

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Type 28a Pillbox

Large pillbox made to house a 2pdr. anti-tank gun. 40mm (L),54mm (W). £6.95 unpainted £15 painted

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Vickers Machinegun Pillbox

 Purpose built pillbox made to house a Vickers Machinegun. 29mm (L),39mm (W). £4.50  unpainted £9 painted

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Type 27 Pillbox

The Type 27 came in two main forms, octagonal, or as in this case, hexagonal.  It provided all round cover, plus the provision in the centre to mount a light AA gun, usually a Bren gun or Lewis machinegun.  47mm at the base across the diagonal.  £5.95 unpainted  £10.95 painted

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Type 23 Pillbox

A very basic concrete structure, consisting of an enclosed  area with 3 embrasures and a slightly raised open area that housed an AA gun, either a Bren gun or Lewis machinegun.  41mm by 22mm at the base.  £3.95  unpainted £6.95 painted.

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BHQ41

Constructed during WW2 on or very near airfields to provide the Station Commander with a secure location in which he could direct the defence of the airfield in the event of being attacked by hostile ground forces.  Ideally, the B.H.Q. was constructed almost entirely below ground for concealment and protection, only the thick, square roof of the O.P and the safety handrail surrounding the main stairwell being visible. However, if the water table was high then the B.H.Q. accordingly built higher up, with earth banked up against the sides and over the roof for camouflage and protection.   The conditions inside were cramped and claustrophobic, the OP only being  6’ by 6’.  57mm wide, 37mm at its deepest and 14mm high.  £3.95  unpainted  £6.95 painted

 

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5ft. Anti-tank Cubes

£2.95 unpainted £5 painted

They come in packs of 10, giving enough to produce a  192mm row (with a 6mm gap between each obstacle).

3ft. Anti-tank Cubes

£2.50 unpainted £4.50 painted

They come in packs of 10, giving enough to produce a 145mm row (with a 6mm gap between each obstacle).
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5ft. Anti-tank Coffins

£2.50 unpainted £4.50 painted

They come in packs of 10, giving enough to produce a  118mm row (with a 6mm gap between each obstacle).

Anti-tank Pimples/Dragon’s Teeth

£2.50 unpainted £4.50 painted

They come in packs of 10, giving enough to produce a 145mm row (with a 6mm gap between each obstacle).

 

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