HEUSCHRECKE IVB GRASSHOPPER

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._x000D_ Item No 00373_x000D_ Item Name Heuschrecke IVb "Grasshopper" 10.5cm le FH 18/1 L/28 auf Waffentrager IVb_x000D_ Bar Code 9580208003733_x000D_ Scale 1:35_x000D_ Item Type Static Armor_x000D_ Model Brief Length: 195mm Width:85 mm Height: 75mm_x000D_ Total Parts 674pcs_x000D_ Metal Parts metal chain_x000D_ Photo Etched Parts 1pcs_x000D_ Film Parts n/a_x000D_ Resin Parts n/a_x000D_ Total Sprues 16 sprues plus one-piece slide-molded lower hul, slide-molded upper hull, slide-molded turret and vinyl tracks_x000D_ 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_x000D_ Released Date 2008-05_x000D_ More Features " The kit consists of 672 parts in light grey plastic ,2 of full length vinyl tracks, 1 fret of PE. _x000D_ Chassis_x000D_ -New tooled one-piece slide-molded l"