Muswell Models

OO/4mm WW2 Defensive Structures

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.  These models (with the exceptions of the tank obstacles) are hollow cast resin models with separate roofs. 

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Type 22 Pillbox (PB401)

The most common type of pillbox to be found. 64mm across the diagonal.  £5.50 unpainted £11 painted 

 

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Type 24 Pillbox (PB402)

Another very common design. 63mm (L), 65mm (W). £6.50 unpainted £13 painted

 

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Vickers Machinegun Pillbox (PB403)

Specifically built to house a Vickers Machinegun, these pillboxes were often deployed in pairs as machinegun sections usually consisted of two machineguns. Comes with separate roof.  65mm (L), 87mm (W). £7.95 unpainted £16 painted

 

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Type 28A Pillbox (PB404)

Large pillbox built to house a 2pdr anti-tank gun or small artillery piece. Comes with separate roof.   Measures 120mm by 90mm at base.   £16.95 unpainted £30 painted

 

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BHQ41 (PB407)

115mm wide, 75mm at its deepest and 23mm high

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’.  £7.95 unpainted  £16 painted

 

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Tank Obstacles: 5ft (PB405) & 3ft 6inches (PB406)

Concrete tank obstacle in two sizes, 5ft (20mm by 20mm) and 3ft 6 inches (14mm by 14mm), pictured left and right respectively.  5ft : £0.65 each (unpainted) and £1.30 each (painted). 3ft 6 inches £0.35 each (unpainted) and £0.70 each (painted)

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