{"product_id":"1-35-german-self-propelled-howitzer-wespe-italian","title":"1\/35 German Self-Propelled Howitzer Wespe 'Italian","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/35 German Self-Propelled Howitzer Wespe “Italian Front”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Wespe - a classic in the Tamiya 1\/35 Military Miniature Series (Item 35200) – is back, with updated parts and new marking options for vehicles that fought on the Italian front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally designed as a stopgap but 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the crew of 5 were not blessed with overwhelming protection, their vehicle was a mobile threat to Allied forces nonetheless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• This is a 1\/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 143mm.\u003cbr\u003e• The form of the Wespe self-propelled howitzer is captured with excellent realism.\u003cbr\u003e• Includes new parts recreating stowed MG34 machine gun and ammo case, flare case, communications equipment, first aid box and more.\u003cbr\u003e• Features assembly-type tracks (Item 35200 uses belt type) allowing depiction of sag.\u003cbr\u003e• Open-top fighting compartment allows inspection of interior details.\u003cbr\u003e• 10.5cm howitzer offers traverse and elevation\/depression.\u003cbr\u003e• Comes with 4 figures in action pose – gunner, 2 loaders and commander.\u003cbr\u003e• 2 marking options recreate Wespe vehicles deployed in the Battle of Anzio, the Allies’ amphibious assault that led to the eventual taking of Rome.\u003cbr\u003e• Marking Option 1: 26th Panzer Division; Marking Option 2: 29th Panzer-Grenadier Division.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WITTMAX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53296676995415,"sku":"543745","price":439.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/5514\/1463\/files\/543745.jpg?v=1776069804","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbydirect.dk\/products\/1-35-german-self-propelled-howitzer-wespe-italian","provider":"HobbyDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}