{"product_id":"tamiya-35358-1-35-german-self-propelled-howitzer-wespe-italian-front-model-kit","title":"Tamiya 35358 1\/35 German Self-Propelled Howitzer Wespe Italian Front Model Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTamiya 35358 1\/35 German Self-Propelled Howitzer Wespe Italian Front\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/35 scale plastic model assembly kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 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","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48129029079253,"sku":"TAM35358","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/tamiya-35358-1-35-german-self-propelled-howitzer-wespe-italian-front-model-kit.jpg?v=1719170816","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/tamiya-35358-1-35-german-self-propelled-howitzer-wespe-italian-front-model-kit","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}