Tamiya 35200 - 1/35 German S.P. Howitzer Wespe WWII  [35200]

Concerning the German Self Propelled Howitzer "Wespe"

When German Forces encountered the harsh Russian cold weather and superiority of Soviet tanks regarding Eastern Front during WW2, they rushed to build up brand new equipment straight away. In addition to better tanks and anti-tank weaponry, fully tracked self-propelled weapons had been essential to accompany motorized troops. To fulfill this need, a few prototypes had been developed utilizing existing guns and tracked framework as interim solutions. One mounted the sort 18/2, 10.5cm L/28 light howitzer on a Panzer II chassis. The gun was the conventional light industry howitzer employed by German artillery forces during the time, plus the Panzer II had been already proven reliable having its cross-country capability. To install the gun, the engine had to be relocated from rear toward middle of the hull. The movable tank turret was changed with a straightforward box-shaped metal structure. As its primary part had been designed to be for infantry help, the fighting compartment had been just lightly armored at the front and sides, together with top ended up being kept uncovered. The finished tools system permitted the gun to elevate 42 degrees and traverse 34 levels, and had a muzzle braking system put into the gun to cut back recoil. It carried a crew of five with 32 rounds of 10.5cm howitzer ammo. Officially called the "Wespe" (Wasp in German), its production started in February 1943, and even though originally intended as a stopgap gun, it stayed in manufacturing until September 1944 with 676 produced.

Specs & Features

• Detailed assembly and painting guidelines included.
• WWII German self-propelled howitzer tank.
• Definitely detailed 1/35th scale synthetic kit for static display.
• Over 190 components in tan synthetic with single piece plastic songs.
• Fully detailed 10.5cm howitzer with elevation and traverse process, muzzle brake, breech, and weapon barrel.
• Detailed weapon compartment with ammo storage lockers, radio and armour.
• Outside details consist of headlights, tools, positionable hatches and muffler.
• Chassis has split suspension hands and detail by detail road and idler tires.
• 2 team figures in cold weather gown are included.
• Designation: Ie FH18/2 auf GW II (Sd.Kfz.124).