German SdKfz165 Hummel Self-Propelled Gun V2 "Early Production German Army" "NEO Dragon Armor" Series 1/72 Plastic Model by Dragon Models
Brand new 1/72 scale plastic model of German Sd.Kfz.165 Hummel Self-Propelled Gun V2 "Early Production German Army" "NEO Dragon Armor" Series plastic model by Dragon Models. Limited edition. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Comes in plastic display showcase. This model does not have any openings. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately L-3.5 W-1.625 H-1.75 inches. Pad printed markings and placards that wont fade or peel like decals for long-lasting. High-quality markings include a protective display case to keep the model in pristine condition. It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. HISTORY ASPECTS:The Sd.Kfz.165 Hummel meaning "Bumblebee" in German was a formidable self-propelled artillery piece deployed by Nazi Germany during World War II. While the early production models played pivotal roles in battles such as the Battle of Kursk the late production versions of the Hummel further solidified their reputation as powerful and versatile artillery units.In the later stages of World War II as the Eastern Front witnessed intense fighting the Hummel Late Production became a crucial asset for the German army. These self-propelled howitzers were often used in defensive actions as the German forces faced the relentless advances of the Soviet Red Army. Their potent 15 cm sFH 18/1 howitzers were capable of delivering devastating barrages against enemy positions.One of the most notable engagements involving the Hummel Late Production was the Battle of Berlin in 1945. As the Soviet forces closed in on the German capital the Hummel units were deployed in a desperate attempt to defend the city. However the overwhelming numbers of the advancing Soviet troops eventually