Trumpeter 00425 German s.FH 18 Field Howitzer Gun Crew (1/35) – plastic model figures set for assembly

The Trumpeter 00425 German s.FH 18 Field Howitzer Gun Crew 1:35 scale kit is a unique offer for enthusiasts of historical modelling and dioramas related to World War II. The product includes a complete set of plastic infantry figures operating the German s.FH 18 howitzer, giving you the opportunity to recreate realistic battle scenes on the Eastern, Western, and North African fronts.

Key product features:

• Scale: 1:35
• Category: plastic model figures assembly kit
• Intended use: supplement for the s.FH 18 gun model, arrangement of historical dioramas
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene), enabling precise processing and detailed painting
• Manufacturer: Trumpeter – a renowned brand guaranteeing high detail quality and fitting of parts
• The set does not include glue or paints – these must be obtained separately for assembly and finishing

Historical information and use:

• User country: Nazi Germany
• Period of use: World War II (1939–1945)
• Historical description: The s.FH 18 (schwere Feldhaubitze 18) was the standard heavy field howitzer of the Wehrmacht artillery, widely used from the September Campaign through the Battle of France and on to front-line actions in the East and North Africa. The gun was operated by a closely coordinated team of several soldiers responsible for loading, aiming, and firing.
• Example uses: Battle of Kursk, fighting in Normandy, Operation Barbarossa.

Modelling features and contents:

• The set includes finely detailed figures of German artillery soldiers in typical field uniforms, depicted in dynamic poses at a combat station.
• The figures represent various roles in the gun crew: aimer, loader, shell attendant, and observer.
• Uniform, equipment, and accessory details are faithfully reproduced based on archival photographs and historical documentation.
• An excellent addition to gun models and dioramas depicting German artillery from 1939–1945.

Recommendation and difficulty level:

• Recommended for both intermediate and advanced modellers, due to the high level of detail and customisation options.
• Difficulty level: 3/5 – moderate difficulty, requiring basic modelling skills and some experience in figure painting.

By choosing the Trumpeter 00425 German s.FH 18 Field Howitzer Gun Crew (1/35), you are investing in a realistic and historically accurate figure set for your collection or diorama. This is a kit that will satisfy any enthusiast of World War II German military history and figure modelling.