ACE 72293 10,5cm leFH-16 Sfl.Auf Geschuetzpanzer Mark.VI e (1/72) – plastic model kit

The ACE 72293 model represents the unique self-propelled gun 10,5cm leFH-16 Sfl.Auf Geschuetzpanzer Mark.VI e in 1:72 scale. This is a high-quality plastic model kit, dedicated to modelers seeking exceptional military vehicles from World War II. The product does not include glue or paints in the set.

Historical Background of the Vehicle

The German army, aiming to increase mobility and firepower, experimented with various solutions in the field of self-propelled artillery. One result of these attempts was the use of the British Mark VI tank—a captured vehicle from World War I—as an armored base for installing the 10.5 cm leFH 16 howitzer. This vehicle, designated as 10,5cm leFH-16 Sfl.Auf Geschuetzpanzer Mark VI e, was an effort to utilize stored, captured vehicles for fire support tasks. Only a very limited number of these self-propelled guns were built, which took part among others on the Eastern Front in the early years of World War II.

• Scale: 1/72
• Origin: Germany (British Mark VI tank used as chassis base)
• Period of use: World War II
• Operational area: Eastern Front, rear area trials
• Material: High-quality plastic
• Kit contents: Sprues with parts, assembly instructions, decals
• Add-ons: Model does not include glue, paints, or photo-etched parts as standard
• Category: Plastic model kit – World War II military vehicles

Model Description and Recommendation

The ACE 72293 model features precisely replicated details of the Mark VI chassis and the 10.5 cm leFH 16 armament. The design pays close attention to historical details and the vehicle’s uniqueness, which is rarely seen among model kits in this scale. This is a recommendation for both experienced modelers and collectors of unique Wehrmacht vehicles. The build difficulty is rated at level 3/5 – medium difficulty, suitable for those with some experience assembling plastic models.

Due to its unusual British-German combination and wartime history, the ACE 72293 will make a valuable addition to any 1:72 military collection. It is also ideal as a challenge for modelers interested in conversions or dioramas from the World War II era.