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Vader’s Model Desk: Tamiya 1/35 scale Sd.Kfz. 166 Sturmpanzer IV “Brummbär”
Posted on 11/2/25 at 6:37 pm
Posted on 11/2/25 at 6:37 pm
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The Sturmpanzer (also known as Sturmpanzer 43 or Sd.Kfz. 166) is a German armoured infantry support gun based on the Panzer IV chassis used in the Second World War. It was used at the Battles of Kursk, Anzio, Normandy, and was deployed in the Warsaw Uprising. It was known by the nickname Brummbär (German: "Grouch")[Note 1] by Allied intelligence,[1] a name which was not used by the Germans. German soldiers nicknamed it the "Stupa",[2] a contraction of the term Sturmpanzer. Just over 300 vehicles were built and they were assigned to four independent battalions.
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Tamiya 1/35 scale Sd.Kfz. 166 Sturmpanzer IV “Brummbär”
Strumpanzer Abt. 216, 14th Army
Italy, Spring 1945
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Posted on 11/2/25 at 7:08 pm to Darth_Vader
When I see "ugly" tracked vehicles like that, it makes me realize why you tankers are so picky about what is and isn't a tank.
As always good job.
As always good job.
Posted on 11/2/25 at 7:10 pm to Darth_Vader
“Model does not feature Zimmerit”
Zimmerit texture finish-
Zimmerit texture finish-
Posted on 11/2/25 at 7:19 pm to soccerfüt
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Model does not feature Zimmerit”
Zimmerit texture finish-
Th model didn’t come with Zimmerit. The Zimmerit in this model comes from Tamiya Zimmerit sheet that’s sold separately from the kit.
You cut it out using a hobby knife and stick it on according to the directions. Another method is to apply a thin layer of putty and using a specialized tool to create whichever Zimmerit pattern desired.
Posted on 11/2/25 at 7:24 pm to Darth_Vader
Love your work! Thanks for sharing! 
Posted on 11/2/25 at 7:26 pm to Bayou Warrior 64
Thanks. I’m glad you like it.
Posted on 11/2/25 at 7:27 pm to Darth_Vader
Teach me, please.
What is the reason for the gaps in the external plated armor on both sides of the tank?
What is the reason for the gaps in the external plated armor on both sides of the tank?
Posted on 11/2/25 at 7:35 pm to Bayou Warrior 64
Great work, as always, DV.
What was the purpose of the zimmerit stuff? Where are shells carried in/on a tank or other artillery?
What was the purpose of the zimmerit stuff? Where are shells carried in/on a tank or other artillery?
Posted on 11/2/25 at 7:41 pm to Darth_Vader
Nice work, as usual.
Young Booey would have launched bottle rockets from that cannon.
Young Booey would have launched bottle rockets from that cannon.
Posted on 11/2/25 at 7:43 pm to LCA131
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What was the purpose of the zimmerit stuff?
Keeps magnetic mines from sticking
Posted on 11/2/25 at 7:48 pm to DallasTiger
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What is the reason for the gaps in the external plated armor on both sides of the tank?
Those were called “Schürzen“, basically armored plates the Germans added to vehicles later in the war. They were meant to protect the flanks of the vehicle from shape-charge projectiles. As for the gaps, that was from the vehicle losing them during operation, which was quite common.
Posted on 11/2/25 at 7:50 pm to TygerLyfe
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What was the purpose of the zimmerit stuff?
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Keeps magnetic mines from sticking
Who would try to blow up one of Darth's models? That's rude.
Posted on 11/2/25 at 7:53 pm to TygerLyfe
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What was the purpose of the zimmerit stuff?
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Keeps magnetic mines from sticking
Yep. The German started applying it to armored vehicles at the end of 1943 and stopped in late 1944.
Posted on 11/2/25 at 7:54 pm to LCA131
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Who would try to blow up one of Darth's models? That's rude.
My serial downvoters are escalating their hate.
Posted on 11/2/25 at 8:11 pm to Obtuse1
Awesome
Posted on 11/2/25 at 8:21 pm to Darth_Vader
Impressive skills and historically accurate detail..
Posted on 11/2/25 at 8:52 pm to Obtuse1
Reading the link it seems this was more self propelled artillery than a tank. Always enjoy your work Darth. Love to read the back story on these models.
Posted on 11/2/25 at 9:01 pm to Chrome
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Reading the link it seems this was more self propelled artillery than a tank. Always enjoy your work Darth. Love to read the back story on these models.
Thanks. An you’re right. This was very much SP artillery.
Posted on 11/2/25 at 9:12 pm to Darth_Vader
Such an interesting tank IRL. 15cm gun for infantry support roles.
Posted on 11/2/25 at 9:22 pm to blue_morrison
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Such an interesting tank IRL. 15cm gun for infantry support roles.
Yep. It was intended to engage hardened field fortifications or to support infantry in urban warfare by engaging buildings occupied by enemy infantry, which the 15 cm. howitzer was quite effective against. It fills a very specific role, thus they didn’t produce that many of them, especially looking at other SP artillery platforms like the Hummel or Wespe which filled a more traditional artillery role.
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