Assembling The Italian 88mm Anti-Tank Battery (IBX13)

Avanti: Italian Forces In North Africa 1942-43

Step 1. Begin assembly of the 8.8cm Heavy AA gun by attaching the outrigging arms to the central cruciform.
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Below: The completed cruciform mount. Step 2. Next, attach the barrel rest to the central cruciform.
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Step 3. Join the two halves of the gun mount together sandwiching the 8.8cm barrel assembly between them.
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Step 4. Complete assembly of the 8.8cm Heavy AA gun by attaching the gun assembly to the cruciform mount. Step 5. The 8.8cm Heavy AA gun is based on a large six-hole base.
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Step 6. Use the base plugs to fill any holes on the bases that aren't required.
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Step 9. Position the gunner on his seat and remaining crew on the base before adding the gun assembly to the base.
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Below: A fully assembled 88MM Anti-Tank gun..
Assembling The Italian 88mm Anti-Tank Battery (IBX13)