1:35 Heuschrecke Ivb Grasshopper

The German high command very much wanted a self-propelled howitzer that retained the ability to dismount the cannon and use it as towed artillery, as well. Considerable effort over a number of years by a variety of firms went into this objective, however none were considered true successes. Krupp’s attempt to solve this problem involved mounting a 10.5cm light field howitzer on an extensively modified Hummel chassis. The engine and cooling system were moved to the rear of the vehicle, in positions much as they were on the Panzerkampfwagen IV. A new glacis and superstructure was fabricated by Stahlindustrie and installed by Krupp.
Item No    00373
Item Name    Heuschrecke IVb "Grasshopper" 10.5cm le FH 18/1 L/28 auf  Waffentrager IVb
Bar Code    9580208003733
Scale    1:35
Item Type    Static Armor
Model Brief    Length: 195mm   Width:85 mm   Height: 75mm
Total Parts    674pcs
Metal Parts    metal chain
Photo Etched Parts    1pcs
Film Parts    n/a
Resin Parts    n/a
Total Sprues    16 sprues plus  one-piece slide-molded lower hul, slide-molded upper hull, slide-molded turret and vinyl tracks
Paint Schemes    With the vehicle being a prototype, so give a small decal sheet consist of  four black/white Balkancreuz, to represent the vehicle in field gray
Released Date    2008-05
More Features "    The kit consists of  672 parts in light grey plastic ,2 of full length vinyl tracks, 1 fret of PE. 
Chassis
-New tooled one-piece slide-molded l"