The Tamiya 1:35 Late Production Hummel is a plastic scale model kit of the German “Hummel” self-propelled artillery vehicle (Sd.Kfz. 165) in its late-war configuration, used during World War II.
About the vehicle
The real Hummel (“Bumblebee”) was a German self-propelled 150mm artillery gun mounted on a hybrid Panzer III/Panzer IV chassis.
Key characteristics of the real vehicle:
15cm sFH 18/1 L/30 heavy howitzer
open-topped fighting compartment
designed for mobile artillery support of Panzer divisions
crew of up to 6–7 men
used extensively on Eastern and Western Fronts
late-production versions featured minor structural and equipment changes for improved production efficiency
The Hummel was part of the Wespe/Hummel artillery family, providing mobile fire support far more flexible than towed guns.
About the model kit
The Tamiya 1:35 Late Production Hummel represents the final wartime version with updated details and battlefield configuration.
Typical features include:
1:35 scale plastic self-propelled gun kit
accurately moulded Panzer IV-based chassis
detailed 150mm howitzer with recoil mechanism detail
open fighting compartment with internal detail elements
realistic suspension and road wheels
link-and-length or rubber band tracks (depending on boxing)
optional stowage and equipment for late-war appearance
decal markings for German Wehrmacht units
The kit is designed for strong diorama potential and artillery-focused displays.
Key features
✔ 1:35 scale German WWII self-propelled artillery ✔ Hummel late production variant ✔ 150mm heavy howitzer detail ✔ Open-topped fighting compartment ✔ Panzer IV-based chassis ✔ Wehrmacht marking options included
Typical build use
This kit is ideal for:
WWII German artillery dioramas
Eastern Front fire support scenes
late-war Wehrmacht armoured formations
combined arms displays (with infantry or armour)
intermediate armour modelling projects
Skill level
Intermediate
Suitable for:
modellers with some armour experience
hobbyists interested in artillery vehicles
builders focused on weathering and diorama composition
Ideal for
German WWII armour enthusiasts
self-propelled artillery collectors
1:35 scale military modellers
Eastern and Western Front diorama builders
Tamiya classic armour kit fans
Summary
The Tamiya 1:35 Late Production Hummel is a highly detailed model of Germany’s mobile heavy artillery platform, representing one of the most important self-propelled guns used to support Panzer divisions during WWII.
