Plastic model kit ICM 35340 10.5cm leFH 16(Sf) auf Geschutzwagen FCM36 (f) in the renowned 1/35 scale is a high-class model set aimed at both advanced modelers and ambitious beginners. The model depicts a rare German tank destroyer based on a French chassis – an example of the unusual adaptations of captured equipment during World War II.

Historical Overview

The 10.5cm leFH 16(Sf) auf Geschutzwagen FCM36 (f) was a German conversion of the captured French light tank FCM 36. After the capitulation of France in 1940, the Third Reich put seized vehicles into service, adapting them for new roles. On the basis of the FCM36 chassis, a self-propelled howitzer armed with the German 10.5 cm leFH 16 howitzer was created, intended for infantry support and destruction of fortified targets. Used on the Eastern Front in 1942–1943, it was mainly operated by the Wehrmacht on Soviet territory.

• Model scale: 1/35
• Operator country: Germany (Third Reich)
• Period of use: World War II (mainly 1942–1943)
• Model type: plastic model kit
• Material: high quality polystyrene plastic
• Manufacturer: ICM

Kit Features

• Richly recreated details of the hull, gun, and suspension components
• Distinct surfaces with armor texture
• Movable parts – possibility to set the gun in different positions
• Realistic running gear and turret parts
• A detailed assembly instruction included
• Set does not include glue or paints

Why choose this model?

ICM 35340 is a model of a rarely seen vehicle that will enrich any World War II equipment collection. The abundance of details and the durability of components make this kit stand out both as a standalone replica and as part of a diorama. We recommend this model both to experienced historical modeling enthusiasts and intermediate modelers wishing to try their skills in building armored vehicles. The kit requires precise assembly, so we rate the difficulty as 4/5.

If you are passionate about captured equipment, unusual vehicles, and rarely modeled subjects – the ICM 35340 10.5cm leFH 16(Sf) auf Geschutzwagen FCM36 (f) 1/35 set is an excellent choice for your collection!