Tamiya Plastic Model Kit
German Assault Tank IV – Brummbär (1/35) 35353
This Tamiya 1/35 scale kit depicts the late production variant of the German Sturmpanzer IV, known as the Brummbär. Based on the Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf.J chassis, this assault tank was armed with a powerful 150mm howitzer and featured a distinctive boxy superstructure. Designed to provide heavy fire support to infantry units, the Brummbär was deployed in critical defensive operations during the final years of WWII.
- 1/35 scale assembly kit with accurate late production details
- Includes parts for optional open or closed hatches
- Boxy fighting compartment reproduced with faithful surface texture
- Includes MG shield and late-style mantlet
- Tracks reproduced with link-and-length parts
- Commander torso figure included
- Markings for multiple late war units
Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
History
The Brummbär (German for ‘Grizzly Bear’) was developed as an infantry support vehicle, mounting a 150mm StuH 43 L/12 howitzer within a heavily armoured superstructure. First deployed in 1943, it proved effective in urban combat and against fortified positions. The late production variant, built from 1944 onwards, used the Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf.J chassis and incorporated design changes such as a revised gun mantlet and hull machine gun position. These vehicles were deployed in Sturmpanzer battalions and saw service on both the Eastern and Western Fronts, including actions in Hungary and Czechoslovakia as Germany’s military situation deteriorated.
