The German high command very much wanted a self-propelled howitzer that retained the ability to dismount the cannon and use it as towed artillery, as well. Considerable effort over a number of years by a variety of firms went into this objective, however none were considered true successes. Krupp's attempt to solve this problem involved mounting a 10.5cm light field howitzer on an extensively modified Hummel chassis. The engine and cooling system were moved to the rear of the vehicle, in positions much as they were on the Panzerkampfwagen IV. A new glacis and superstructure was fabricated by Stahlindustrie and installed by Krupp.
Item No : 00373
Item Name : Heuschrecke IVb Grasshopper" 10.5cm le FH 18/1 L/28 auf :Waffentrager IVb
Bar Code : 9580208003733
Scale : 1:35
Item Type : Static Armor
Model Brief : Length: 195mm : Width:85 mm : Height: 75mm
Total Parts : 674pcs
Metal Parts : metal chain
Photo Etched Parts : 1pcs
Film Parts : n/a
Resin Parts : n/a
Total Sprues : 16 sprues plus :one-piece slide-molded lower hul, slide-molded upper hull, slide-molded turret and vinyl tracks
Paint Schemes : With the vehicle being a prototype, so give a small decal sheet consist of :four black/white Balkancreuz, to represent the vehicle in field gray
Released Date : 2008-05
More Features ": The kit consists of :672 parts in light grey plastic ,2 of full length vinyl tracks, 1 fret of PE.:
Chassis
-New tooled one-piece slide-molded l"

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