{"product_id":"tam35358","title":"Tamiya 1\/35 German Self-Propelled Howitzer - Wespe \"Italian Front\" Model Kit - TAM35358","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis model faithfully recreates the German Self-Propelled Howitzer Wespe. It is a classic model from within the Tamiya catalogue, but this version includes updated parts and new marking options for vehicles that fought on the Italian front.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOriginally designed as a stopgap, with a production run of 676, this Pz.Kpfw.II chassis-based howitzer exceeded German expectations. Intended mainly for infantry support, the Pz.Kpfw.II’s moving turret was replaced with a boxy stationary superstructure equipped with the Type 18\/2 10.5cm L\/28 howitzer. While the crew of 5 were not blessed with overwhelming protection, their vehicle was a mobile threat to Allied forces nonetheless.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1\/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 143mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncludes new parts recreating stowed MG34 machine gun and ammo case, flare case, communications equipment, first aid box and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFeatures assembly-type tracks allowing depiction of sag.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOpen-top fighting compartment allows inspection of interior details.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e10.5cm howitzer offers traverse and elevation\/depression.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eComes with 4 figures in action pose – gunner, 2 loaders and commander.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e2 marking options recreate Wespe vehicles deployed in the Battle of Anzio, the Allies’ amphibious assault that led to the eventual taking of Rome.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMarking Option 1: 26th Panzer Division; Marking Option 2: 29th Panzer-Grenadier Division.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTamiya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer item\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35358\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStore SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTAM35358\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilitary Vehicle Model Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eScale\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e143mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 143mm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tamiya-military-models\"\u003eTamiya Military Models \u0026amp; Armor\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tamiya-1-35-military-models\"\u003eTamiya 1\/35 Military Models\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/military-models\"\u003eMilitary Models\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tamiya-paints\"\u003eTamiya Paints \u0026amp; Modeling Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tamiya-models\"\u003eAll Tamiya Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67986309283914,"sku":"TAM35358","price":38.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/tam35358","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}