Tamiya 35177 - 1/35 German 38CM Assault Mortar 田宮軍事模型軍事製品 雙星孖星  [35177]

About the German 38cm Assault Mortar Sturmtiger

A very rare variant of the much feared Tiger I heavy tank, was the "Sturmtiger" assault weapon that mounted a gigantic 38cm caliber mortar on the tank chassis. Development was initiated in August 1943 and was intended for uses against heavily fortified areas. Th short barreled L/5.4, type RW61 mortar was originally developed by Rheinmetall-Borsig, for the German navy&39;s land-based protection against an enemy submarine attack. In order to withstand the heavy recoil of up to 40 tons, the Tiger I&39;s sturdy chassis was selected. A decision was made to use only those chassis/hulls that were sent back from the front, so that new production of the tank would not be affected. A fighting compartment was formed of a boxlike superstructure which was bolted to the lower hull itself. Its armor plate measured 150mm thick at the front and 80mm on the sides. Later, a steel ring counterweight was added to the mouth of the mortar barrel on some vehicles to make elevation aiming easier. The mortar&39;s huge self propelled rocket projectile was 149cm long and weighed 330kg. For loading these heavy rockets aboard, a hand cranked crane was mounted to the right aft side of the upper hull. Due to the rocket&39;s size, storage space was very limited and only 14 shells could be carried. Conversion production of the Sturmtiger began in August 1944, and by the end of December a total of 18 units had been completed and sent to the front for action during the final stage of the conflict.

Specs & Features

• Detailed plastic parts attached to sprues and molded in light brown and black.
• Highly accurate static display model.
• One lifelike crew figure with realistic expression.
• Detailed molded track lines.
• Realistically reproduced exterior and interior.
• Ammunition rack included.
• 38cm rockets and other weaponry included.
• Loading crane located at rear of tank.
• Shovel located on side of tank.
• Waterslide decals.
• Detailed pictorial instructions.