15 cm schwere Infanterie Geschutz 33
MF48576K
Complete kit of the 15 cm schwere Infanteriegeschütz 33 in 1/48th scale
The kit contains:
- Resin parts
- A metal photo-etched board
- Metal axles to make the wheels mobile if desired
- Rubber wheels
- Assembly instructions with parts list and color photos: Download instructions
You can also contact us to have this model assembled and painted with the camouflage of your choice.
History of the 15 cm schwere Infanteriegeschütz 33
The 15-centimeter sIG 33 (schweres Infanterie Geschütz 33) was the standard German infantry heavy gun used throughout World War II. It was the largest infantry howitzer of all nations. Early production models were horse-drawn, with wooden wheels. Later productions featured steel wheels with or without rubber tires and compressed air brakes for mechanizable traction.
The sIG 33 was rather heavy for its mission and it was redesigned in the late 1930s to incorporate light alloys in an effort to reduce weight with a saving of approximately 150 kg. A new, even lighter version was tested in 1939 but was not followed by production due to lack of raw materials reserved for other, more urgent uses.