Hussar Productions

1/35th Russian Amminition
Reviews by Terry Ashley

Hussar Productions have released a series of WWII Russian Ammo in machined brass and aluminium which are produced to the highest standards.

The sets include 45mm, 76mm, 85mm, 100mm, 122mm and 152mm ammo to cover all Russian ammo types of WWII.

All sets except the 45mm sees the different type rounds separate from the brass shell cases with the rounds fitting into the cases just like the real thing and also include a decal sheet with stencilling for the rounds and cases (except the 45mm ammo set).

The tank rounds and shell cases have the correct profile for each type while the brass shell cases have the first 1/3rd hollowed out to accept the round or if used on their own, the shell cases also have the central base cap details included.

Fitting the rounds to the shell case required the opening of the shell case to be slightly enlarged on some of the cases and this was achieved by lightly shaving the inside of the case with an X-Acto 11 blade as it only required the smallest of adjustment.

A letter sized instruction sheet is included with each set that gives painting instructions and stencil placement data as well as a couple of images showing the interior storage racks for some of the vehicles.

Just a quick note on the images below, the scanning process gives the impression of blemishes on the metal parts but they are in fact finished to a high level and are perfectly smooth.

Set#35005 45mm ammunition was used in the BT-5, BT-7, T-26, T-50, T-80, T-35, BA-3, BA-6, KW-8, KW8s, SMK, T-100 equipped with the 20K and 20KM gun types.
Ammo types in the set;
4 x UO-243 with the fragmentation projectile 0-240
4 x UBR-243SP with the solid armour-piercing projectile BR-240SP
4 x UBZR-243 with the armour-piercing incendiary projectile BZR-240
4 x UBR-243P with the armour-piercing subcalibre projectile BR-240P
4 x USHCH-243 with the case-shot projectile SHCH-240
6 x Empty shell cases
Hussar Productions

Set#35006 76.2mm ammunition was used in the KW-1, KW-1S, T-34-76, SU-76 equipped with gun types L-11, F-32, F-34, ZiS-5
Ammo types in the set;
4 x UOF-354M with the fragmentation projectile OF-350
4 x UBR-354 with the armour-piercing projectile SR-350B
4 x UBR-354P with the armour-piercing subcalibre projectile BR-240P
4 x USH-354T with the shrapnel projectile SH-354T
22 x Empty shell cases
Hussar Productions

Set#35007 85mm ammunition was used in the KW-85, T-34-85, IS-1, SU-85, SU-85M equipped with gun types D-5T, D-5S, S-53, ZIS-S-53
Ammo types in the set;
5 x UO-365K with the fragmentation projectile 0-365K
5 x UBR-365 with the armour-piercing projectile BR-365
5 x UBR-365PK with the armour-piercing subcalibre projectile BR-365P
24 x Empty shell cases
Hussar Productions

Set# 35008 100mm ammunition was used in the SU-100 SPG equipped with D-10 gun.
Ammo types in the set;
9 x UOF-412 with the high explosive fragmentation projectile OF-412
12 x Empty shell cases
Hussar Productions

Set#35009 122mm ammunition was used in the IS-2, IS-3, SU-122, ISU-122 equipped with D-25T, D-25S gun type
Ammo types in the set;
6 x Armour piercing projectile BR-471
6 x High explosive fragmentation projectile OF-471N
9 x Empty shell cases
Hussar Productions

Hussar Productions Set#35010 152mm ammunition was used in the SU-152(KW-14), ISU-152 equipped with the ML-20S gun type
Ammo types in the set;
9 x High explosive projectile OF-530
9 x High explosive projectile OF-540
9 x Empty shell cases

Conclusion:
Simply superb ammo sets that will enhance any Russian vehicle with all you need do is paint them and apply the decals to add that extra level of detail. If you are into Russian armour then these sets will be a must have accessory.

Highly Recommended

These Ammo sets are distributed by AirConnection Canada.

Thanks to Michael of AirConnection for the sample sets.

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