Tamiya 1/48 Sturmtiger

Kicking Up a Sturm
This rather rare WWII German AFV featured a fearsome 38cm rocket launcher mounted upon the proven Tiger I chassis, and was developed for use against heavily fortified enemy positions, against which it would fire 1.5m long, 350kg rocket-powered projectiles. In terms of survivability, too, the Sturmtiger's fighting compartment was well-equipped, with 15cm of frontal armor and 8cm on the sides. All told, a mere 18 examples were produced, between August and December 1944; they were deployed in occupied Poland, and even on German home soil as the conflict ground to its conclusion.

About the Model

- This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit recreating the Sturmtiger. Length: 133mm, width: 78mm.
- The powerful form of the vehicle is accurately captured using an intuitive parts breakdown.
- Rifling detail has been molded into the barrel of the stubby main gun.
- Fighting compartment armor plate parts breakdown was based upon the weld lines of the actual vehicle.
- Main gun offers traverse, elevation and depression.
- Assembly-type tracks feature 1-piece straight sections.
- Comes with a full body figure depicting a soldier standing outside the vehicle.
- Weights are included for installation in the hull, giving a realistically heavy feel.
*Please note that the model used in pictures on this page has separately sold Item 12672 Zimmerit Sticker Sheet applied.

Packaging

- The menacing form with chunky fighting compartment and stubby 38cm mortar is artfully captured.

- The 38cm mortar features internal rifling details, and has optional separate parts depicting counterweight.

- Also depicted is the fighting compartment-mounted crane for loading the massive 38cm projectiles.

- Realistic assembly type depictions of the wide tracks utilize one-piece straight sections.

- Make this kit into a mini-diorama using the included figure depicting a soldier on his feet.

- Also going on sale separately is Item 12672, recreating Zimmerit anti magnetic mine surfaces.




- Tamiya Color paints for finishing the 1/48 German 38cm Assault Mortar Sturmtiger


Tamiya Color Spray Colors
(Item No.) Acrylic Colors
(Item No.) Enamel Colors
(Item No.) Red brown TS-1 (85001) XF-64 (81764) XF-64 (80364) Dark green TS-2 (85002) XF-61 (81761) XF-61 (80361) Dark yellow TS-3 (85003) XF-60 (81760) XF-60 (80360)



Tamiya Color Spray Colors
(Item No.) Acrylic Colors
(Item No.) Enamel Colors
(Item No.) Red brown TS-1 (85001) XF-64 (81764) XF-64 (80364) Dark green TS-2 (85002) XF-61 (81761) XF-61 (80361) Dark yellow TS-3 (85003) XF-60 (81760) XF-60 (80360)

Tamiya Color Acrylic Colors
(Item No.) Enamel Colors
(Item No.) Tamiya Color Acrylic Colors
(Item No.) Enamel Colors
(Item No.) X-10 Gun metal 81510 80010 XF-1 Flat black 81701 80301 X-11 Chrome silver 81511 80011 XF-15 Flat flesh 81715 80315 X-18 Semi gloss black 81518 80018 XF-56 Metallic grey 81756 80356 --- --- --- XF-84 Dark iron 81784 80384

Make the details stand out!
Items 87131, 87132, 87133 & 87140: Panel Line Accent Color (Black), (Brown), (Gray), (Dark Brown)


Add realistic weathering effects to your model
Tamiya Weathering Master & Stick


Display your model as it deserves to be shown
Item 73004 Display Case C



- Zimmerit Coating Sheet for 1/48 Scale Sturmtiger


Detail-Up Parts Series No.72
Item 12672

- Also going on sale is this set, which is designed just for the 1/48 Sturmtiger!
- Zimmerit anti magnetic mine coating is recreated with a realistic 3D finish. Just cut out the stickers and apply to the model.
- One set contains stickers to kit out 2 models.
Click on this link to go to the Item 12672 product information page.