Kicking Up a Sturm

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 armour 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.

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 moulded into the barrel of the stubby main gun.

Fighting compartment armour 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.

*Please note that the model used in pictures on this page has separately sold Item 12672 Zimmerit Sticker Sheet applied.

Paint and glue not included