DATEL 100mm – RARE FIND
The DATEL 100mm is an unusual Soviet World War II artillery subject, reproduced as a detailed scale model for military collections and period scenes. This release receives the RARE FIND badge because an uncommon 100 mm artillery reference is listed under the name DATEL. The designation has been retained as catalogued without adding unsupported claims about production, service history or technical specifications.
Historical Role
Soviet 100 mm artillery belonged to the Red Army’s heavy direct-fire and field-artillery class. Weapons of this calibre were suited to engaging fortified positions, supporting advances and, where the equipment and ammunition permitted, confronting heavily armoured vehicles. On the Eastern Front, substantial artillery pieces were normally deployed as part of organised batteries, with crews, towing vehicles, ammunition supply and observation elements all contributing to their battlefield effectiveness.
Distinctive Appearance
The model presents the purposeful silhouette associated with large-calibre Soviet field artillery: a prominent barrel, substantial breech area and a robust carriage designed to support the weapon in firing position. Its low, elongated profile makes it visually distinct from tanks and self-propelled guns, while the exposed mechanical components provide excellent opportunities for careful painting, dry-brushing and weathering.
Modelling Uses
Ideal for Eastern Front dioramas, artillery emplacements, Red Army staging areas and workshop or transport scenes, the DATEL 100mm can also add an uncommon focal point to model railways. It is equally suitable for wargaming displays and for collectors seeking a less frequently represented Soviet artillery reference. Pair it with crew figures, ammunition crates, towing equipment or earthworks to create a convincing operational setting.
Fun Fact
Artillery models often reveal more scale-dependent detail than enclosed vehicles because the breech, carriage, wheels and operating mechanisms remain visible, making them especially rewarding subjects for detail painting.
Available Scales
Available in 1:87, 1:76, 1:72, 1:48 and 1:35 scales.
Finish Options
Choose from Cleaned Resin Grey, Grey Primed - Ready for Painting, or Historical Base Colour.
Very small details may vary slightly depending on the scale selected.
