Details of Trumpeter 00348 1/35 German Pz.Sfl.IVa "Dicker Max"
Basic Specifications
• Item No.: Trumpeter 00348
• Scale: 1/35
• Subject: German Pz.Sfl.IVa "Dicker Max" Self-Propelled Heavy Anti-Tank Gun
• Kit Type: Unpainted plastic assembly kit, glue and paint required
• Completed Dimensions: Length 198 mm, Width 82 mm, Height 90 mm
• Parts Count: 268 pieces
• No photo-etched parts included
• Package Weight: approx 320 g
• Figures, glue, paints and tools NOT included
Kit Contents
• Complete welded superstructure and chassis hull assembly replicating the unique Pz.Sfl.IVa layout
• Accurate 105mm K18 heavy anti-tank gun barrel and breech block parts
• Detailed road wheels, idlers, drive sprockets and flexible track links for realistic suspension restoration
• Authentic engine deck, crew compartment and exterior equipment parts
• Decals for multiple authentic WWII German military vehicle camouflage marking schemes
• Detailed step-by-step instruction manual
Kit Features
• Accurately reproduced overall shape and proportion of the rare "Dicker Max" self-propelled gun in standard 1/35 military scale
• Fine surface panel lines, rivet details and structural textures restore the real vehicle’s industrial features
• Realistic gun barrel shape and movable gun elevation structure for vivid display effects
• Reasonable part layout and assembly logic, balancing detail performance and assembly difficulty
• Perfect for military model collection, WWII armored vehicle diorama production and display
Recommended Skill Level
• Suitable for military model enthusiasts, armored vehicle collectors and diorama makers. Intermediate model builders can complete assembly smoothly, and novice players can finish production with careful operation.
Historical Background
• The Pz.Sfl.IVa "Dicker Max" was a German experimental heavy self-propelled anti-tank gun developed in the early stage of World War II, based on the Panzer IV chassis, equipped with a powerful 105mm K18 long-barreled anti-tank gun. Designed to deal with heavily armored enemy tanks and fortifications, the vehicle featured an open-top superstructure to reduce weight and improve crew operating visibility. Only two prototypes were manufactured in total, which were put into actual combat tests on the Eastern Front. Despite excellent firepower penetration capability, the vehicle had obvious defects such as poor protection and insufficient battlefield adaptability, so it did not achieve mass production. As a rare experimental armored vehicle in WWII German military equipment, it has high collection and research value for military model enthusiasts.
Full-Size Vehicle Specifications (Pz.Sfl.IVa "Dicker Max")
• Combat Weight: 26 t, Overall Length: 7.2 m, Overall Width: 2.8 m, Overall Height: 2.9 m, Main Armament: 105mm K18 L/52 Anti-Tank Gun, Crew: 5 personnel, Max Road Speed: 35 km/h, Maximum Firing Range: approx 16500 m
