German Sd.Kfz. 165 Hummel Winter (6870331)

This ready-made Artitec model reproduces a German Sd.Kfz. 165 Hummel self-propelled howitzer in a heavily worn winter-whitewash finish. The uneven white coating allows areas of the underlying beige and dark-yellow finish to remain visible, while grime, scratches, rust tones, exposed edges, and darkened running gear give the vehicle a convincingly field-used appearance. German cross markings are applied to the armored fighting compartment and rear hull.

The open-topped fighting compartment is fully modeled around the long 15 cm sFH 18/1 howitzer, with a detailed breech, recoil system, gun controls, crew positions, and interior stowage. Additional details include the raised front gun-travel support, draped canvas covers, side ventilation grilles, hull-mounted tools, open rear panels, rear-mounted spare road wheels, and individually weathered tracks and suspension components.

• Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model
  
• German Sd.Kfz. 165 Hummel self-propelled artillery vehicle.
• Long 15 cm sFH 18/1 howitzer with exposed breech, recoil mechanism, and gun controls.
• Open-topped armored fighting compartment with detailed crew positions and interior stowage.
• Heavily worn winter whitewash with visible underlying dark-yellow areas.
• Raised front gun-travel support, draped canvas covers, side vents, tools, and rear-mounted spare road wheels.
• Detailed tracked chassis with individually finished suspension, wheels, and track links.
• Authentic German cross markings and extensive operational weathering.
• Ideal for World War II, Wehrmacht, winter-warfare, military collection, HO-scale layout, and diorama scenes.
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Artitec's Ready-Made models are handcrafted from high-quality resin and produced in limited runs. Each model is expertly preassembled, hand-painted, and often subtly weathered to recreate the appearance of a real vehicle in use. Because every model is finished by hand, small variations may occur, making each piece unique.

Artitec uses vacuum-cast resin to reproduce exceptionally fine, true-to-scale details that can be difficult to achieve with conventional manufacturing methods. Etched-brass parts are added where appropriate to capture delicate components and further enhance realism.

Each model is assembled, painted, and weathered by skilled specialists—a process requiring considerable time, precision, and experience. Artitec Ready-Made models are ideal for collectors seeking exceptional detail and realism without the time and effort required to build and finish a model kit.