- A plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the No. I 15cm self-propelled heavy infantry gun, a self-propelled gun developed and deployed by Germany in World War II, on a 1/35 scale. - A realistic finish with a rich set of bonus parts.
- This kit is a luxurious specification that includes an aluminum gun barrel and magic track.
[About the actual vehicle]
- The 15cm heavy infantry gun sIG33 was active as the main infantry gun of the German army throughout World War II.
- The 11.4 caliber sIG33 was a masterpiece heavy infantry gun with over 4000 produced between 1936 and 1945.
- This infantry gun, which demonstrated its power in infantry support, was mounted on the body of the Panzer I tank and turned into a self-propelled gun, the No. I self-propelled heavy infantry gun.
- Utilizes the body of the Panzer I tank B type.
- The turret and upper part of the hull have been removed, and the sIG33 is mounted there on a regular field gun mount, with wheels and mantlet attached.
- The hull was equipped with 10mm thick armor plates on the front of the gun and on both left and right sides, creating an open-top fighting compartment.
- 38 vehicles were produced in 1940 and participated in combat from the invasion of France in May of the same year.
- It was used in various places until the end of the war, including being used on the Eastern Front in 1943.
[About the model]
- This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces a 15cm self-propelled heavy infantry gun that combines Panzer I Type B with a 15cm heavy infantry gun sIG33.
- This kit includes aluminum gun barrel, cockpit interior parts, and magic track.
- You can enjoy a more realistic finish.
- The car body is precisely modeled as unique to Dragon, and the unique suspension area and engine deck are mechanically reproduced.
- The track that tightens the feet uses a magic track that is assembled and has a realistic finish.
- The upper part of the vehicle body, the open-top fighting compartment, is a 15cm heavy infantry gun sIG33, which is mechanically reproduced, not only the main body of the gun but also the field gun mount.
- The gun barrel can be recoiled, allowing you to enjoy different expressions.
- In addition, interior reproduction parts around the cockpit are also available.
- The open-top interior is modeled in detail.
- The armor surrounding the fighting compartment is integrally molded with a slide mold.
- The thickness of the armor is also reproduced to give a sense of scale.
- Also, two types of armor plates are available for the fighting compartment compartment.
- The front periscope armor plate can also be opened or closed.
- The combination of a 15cm heavy infantry cannon mounted on wheels in an open-top battle compartment surrounded by tall armor plates gives the model a unique presence.
- This is a kit that you would definitely want to have for your collection or scenery.
[This is the additional equipment of the luxury specification! ]
- Magic tracks are included for the tracks, and aluminum parts are included for the gun barrel.
- Interior parts of the cockpit are included.
- Two types of side armor plates with different upper edge angles are set as a bonus.
[Major features]
- The only 15cm self-propelled infantry gun model made into a 1/35 scale kit.
- Detailed reproduction of the 15cm gun mounted on the open-top hull
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