British Self Propelled Anti-Tank Gun Archer (1/35 Scale) Plastic Military Model KitDetails: This model assembly kit recreates the British Armys Archer. As WWII progressed, British troops found that their 2 pounder and 6 pounder guns were being rendered obsolete by German armor, and planners decided to develop a vehicle using the powerful 17 pounder (76. 2mm) gun. The vehicle chosen to mount the gun on was the Valentine; the turret was removed and replaced with a fighting compartment this would be known as the Archer. Interestingly,