{"product_id":"tamiya-1-35-german-self-propelled-howitzer-wespe-italian-front-35358","title":"Tamiya 1:35 German Self-Propelled Howitzer Wespe \"Italian Front\" - 35358","description":"This 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 143mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes new parts recreating stowed MG34 machine gun and ammo case, flare case, communications equipment, first aid box and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures assembly-type tracks allowing depiction of sag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-top fighting compartment allows inspection of interior details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10.5cm howitzer offers traverse and elevation\/depression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with 4 figures in action pose – gunner, 2 loaders and commander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\n\u003cli\u003eMarking Option 1: 26th Panzer Division; Marking Option 2: 29th Panzer-Grenadier Division\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assembly Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNation:\u003c\/strong\u003e German\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1939-1945 - World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamiya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35358\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and tools are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Order - ETA 2-4 Weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e We order this in for you from the UK distributor, so please allow 2 to 4 weeks for it to reach you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56960257032578,"sku":"35358","price":31.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5842\/9059\/files\/35358_01.jpg?v=1791029938","url":"https:\/\/www.loadeddice.uk\/products\/tamiya-1-35-german-self-propelled-howitzer-wespe-italian-front-35358","provider":"Loaded Dice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}