Italeri 7061 Sd.Kfz. 124 'Wespe' Self-Propelled Howitzer 1/72 Scale Model Kit

Italeri was founded in the early 60s, with that enthusiasm that only the unbridled passion of youth can create. Since they were boys, the two founders of Italeri loved airplanes and military vehicles. Soon they were no longer satisfied with the models available at the time: they wanted something more and better. What they wanted was not available, so they decided to produce it themselves. Their hobby turned into an accurate research, and became the motivating force to produce the models that modelers want, with no imperfections whatsoever. Thus the company asserted itself, always increasing his range of products and growing. Also thanks to the imagination and the talent of the founders and of their colleagues, Italeri in time became a leader in modeling!

• The Sf.Kfz. 124 Wespe was one of the more popular self-propelled artillery systems used by the German army during the Second World War. The Wespe had incorporated the hull of the Panzer II light tank, which by this time was not considered suitable for further front-line use. The frame of the Panzer II was then modified to permit installation of the Rheinmetall 105 mm leFH 18 M field howitzer, which was protected by an 'open sky' armored shield. The propulsion and traction systems were also modified and the suspension similarly adapted to undertake its new role. The weapon entered service in 1943 and was deployed on all operational fronts by the German army, proving very effective in combat conditions, mainly due to its mobility. The 'Wespes' were assigned to the armored artillery battalions of the Panzer Divisions and complemented the heavier 'Hummels', for the duration of the war. Kit includes two figures and decals for four different versions.
• This finely detailed plastic model kit requires assembly and painting.