Tamiya 32591 1/48 Sturmtiger

This rather rare WWII German AFV featured a fearsome 38cm rocket launcher mounted upon the proven Tiger I chassis, and was developed for use against heavily fortified enemy positions, against which it would fire 1.5m long, 350kg rocket-powered projectiles. In terms of survivability, too, the Sturmtiger's fighting compartment was well-equipped, with 15cm of frontal armor and 8cm on the sides. All told, a mere 18 examples were produced, between August and December 1944; they were deployed in occupied Poland, and even on German home soil as the conflict ground to its conclusion.

Features

• This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit recreating the Sturmtiger. Length: 133mm, width: 78mm.
• The powerful form of the vehicle is accurately captured using an intuitive parts breakdown.
• Rifling detail has been molded into the barrel of the stubby main gun.
• Fighting compartment armor plate parts breakdown was based upon the weld lines of the actual vehicle.
• Main gun offers traverse, elevation and depression.
• Assembly-type tracks feature 1-piece straight sections.
• Comes with a full body figure depicting a soldier standing outside the vehicle.
• Weights are included for installation in the hull, giving a realistically heavy feel.
• Make this kit into a mini-diorama using the included figure depicting a soldier on his feet.
• Realistic assembly type depictions of the wide tracks utilize one-piece straight sections.
• Also going on sale separately is Item 12672, recreating Zimmerit anti magnetic mine surfaces.
• Also depicted is the fighting compartment-mounted crane for loading the massive 38cm projectiles.
• The 38cm mortar features internal rifling details, and has optional separate parts depicting counterweight.
• The menacing form with chunky fighting compartment and stubby 38cm mortar is artfully captured.