Description
Model Kit Overview:
Tamiya 1/48 German 38cm Assault Mortar Sturmtiger Plastic Model Kit. This rare WWII German armored fighting vehicle (AFV) featured a fearsome 38cm mortar mounted upon the iconic Tiger I chassis. It was developed for use against heavily fortified enemy positions, against which it would fire 1.5m long 350kg rocket-powered projectiles that could travel up to 6,000m. The Sturmtiger's fighting comparent was also well equipped in terms of survivability, with 150mm of frontal armor and 82mm on the sides. The rarity of this AFV may have been due to only 18 being produced between August and December of 1944, and the 65-ton weight that made the tank hard to maneuver. Regardless, they proved to be a frightening foe to those who did encounter them in the Battle of the Bulge, the Warsaw Uprising, and the invasion of the German homeland.
NOTE: Photo of completed model is for illustrative purposes only. This is a model kit that requires assembly.
Features:
- Moveable right-rear missile loading crane
- Jigsaw hull weld lines that were used on the original Sturmtiger are recreated for a more authentic look
- 38cm caliber barrel is depicted with rifling detail on the barrel tip
- Standing figure is included, with marking options not available for this kit
- Cast gun and mantlet surfaces are realistically molded in detail
- The gun incorporates a realistic elevation and depression and traverse movement mechanic
- Detailed assembly guide and instruction manual are easy to follow and reference
- Optional Zimmerit Coating Sheet (TAM12672) is available for purchase separately
Specifications:
- Scale: 1/48
- Length: 5.24" (133mm)
- Width: 3.07" (78mm)
- Height: -
- Assembly Level: Kit
Includes:
- (1) Tamiya 1/48 German 38cm Assault Mortar Sturmtiger Model Kit
- (1) Standing Crew Figure
- Product Manuals
Needed to Complete:
- Cement, paint, and finishing supplies