{"product_id":"35367-tamiya-hummel-late-1-35","title":"35367 - Tamiya - Hummel (Late) 1:35 Scale","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHummel (Late Production) (1\/35) 35367\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Tamiya 1\/35 scale kit depicts the late production version of the German WWII Hummel self-propelled howitzer. Built on the Geschützwagen III\/IV chassis, the Hummel provided mobile fire support for German armoured units. This kit includes brand new molded parts for the upper hull and fighting compartment, offering an updated and highly accurate representation of the late production vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly molded gun, fighting compartment, and upper hull components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses lower hull and road wheels from Tamiya’s Nashorn kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures assembly-type tracks with realistic sag on upper run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes accessories such as ammunition, cases, and stowage items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree detailed crew figures in action poses included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo marking options for late war vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional metal gun barrel sold separately for enhanced realism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hummel, meaning “bumblebee” in German, was developed in response to the Wehrmacht’s need for mobile artillery capable of keeping up with armoured formations. Armed with a 15cm sFH 18\/1 L\/30 howitzer and mounted on a modified Panzer III\/IV chassis, it offered a potent blend of firepower and mobility. Introduced in 1943, the Hummel made its combat debut on the Eastern Front and was later used in Italy and Northwest Europe. Despite its open-top design offering limited crew protection, the Hummel proved to be a reliable and effective platform for indirect fire support throughout the later stages of WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53615521694035,"sku":"35367","price":48.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/2985\/0963\/files\/Harburn_35367.jpg?v=1783525349","url":"https:\/\/www.harburnhobbies.co.uk\/products\/35367-tamiya-hummel-late-1-35","provider":"Harburn Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}