{"product_id":"trumpeter-00425-1-35-german-s-fh-18-field-howitzer-gun-crew-1","title":"Trumpeter 00425 1\/35 German s.FH 18 Field Howitzer Gun Crew","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails of Trumpeter 00425 1\/35 German s.FH 18 Field Howitzer Gun Crew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem No.: Trumpeter 00425\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: WWII German Army s.FH 18 Field Howitzer Gun Crew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit Type: Unpainted plastic assembly kit, glue and paint required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts Count: 202 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Sprues: 6 plastic sprues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo photo‑etched parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage Weight: approx 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains total 5 figures with artillery firing operational poses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigures, glue, paints and tools NOT included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 WWII German artillery crew figure parts operating the s.FH 18 field howitzer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic German field grey uniform, helmet and field equipment components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmmunition parts including artillery shells, propellant charges and wicker shell containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra accessories: ramrod, ranging poles, ground mat and shell storage parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper instruction manual with assembly and painting guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely sculpted WWII German field grey uniforms, helmet details and canvas field gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoordinated dynamic poses depicting loading, ramming, aiming and fire command for artillery crew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect companion figure set to pair with Trumpeter 1\/35 s.FH 18 field howitzer kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional replacement limb parts available to create varied figure postures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for WWII Eastern \u0026amp; Western Front artillery scene building, figure painting and military model collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Skill Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for WWII military diorama builders, figure painters and intermediate collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate assembly difficulty; beginners can complete with patience, advanced modders have room for weathering and custom detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe s.FH 18 was Germany’s standard 150mm heavy field howitzer and the backbone of German divisional artillery in World War II.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt saw widespread service from the early invasion of Poland through campaigns in France, the Eastern Front and North Africa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA typical gun crew worked as a team to prepare, load and fire the heavy artillery rounds under battlefield conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese artillery crews performed intense physical labour to serve the howitzer, delivering long-range indirect fire support for infantry advances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis figure kit recreates a complete s.FH 18 gun team in authentic firing sequence poses for WWII artillery dioramas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull-Set Figure Characteristics (WWII German s.FH 18 Howitzer Crew)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain Uniform: German WWII field grey service tunic, field trousers, Stahlhelm helmet and canvas field gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain Equipment: Artillery shells, propellant charges, shell baskets, ramrod and artillery measuring tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombat Feature: Long-range indirect fire support, rapid reloading and coordinated artillery firing operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication Scenario: WWII European front artillery battery diorama, matched with s.FH 18 field howitzer model scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ModelHives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67608047485182,"sku":"00425 TR","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/1_66c37b68-12ac-4658-9cdf-02f3e93994e3.jpg?v=1790575615","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/trumpeter-00425-1-35-german-s-fh-18-field-howitzer-gun-crew-1","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}