IVa "Dicker Max"; 204 parts 1/35: Dragon 6357 39-45 series - 10.5cm K.Pz.Sfl.IVa "Dicker Max" . The limited traverse makes it necessary to turn the entire vehicle to aim at targets. Responds slowly to fast targets like, Rather limited horizontal gun traverse of 16, Inadequate gun elevation of only 10, meaning it cannot target properly when the opponent is above the Dicker Max, No armour protection: low thickness around the vehicle. Up to now, the Sfl. It was not given a hull mounted machine gun. The combination of gun and chassis was quite potent as the Dicker Max could deal very effectively with heavy emplacements as well as 11cm tank armor at 2000 meters. This is a German Pz.Sfl.IVa 10.5cm 'Dicker Max' Plastic Model Kit from Trumpeter Suitable for Ages 14 & Older. The front has a false driver port present on the right side of the vehicle with the real one on the left, whether it was there to deceive enemy fire or simply a design oversight is unknown. The long 10.5cm gun was clamped in an A frame gun lock when driving across country (photographer unknown) When the repair work was complete, it was returned to the Panzerjaeger-Abteilung 521 in time to take part in the 1942 new German summer offensive on the Eastern Front, called Case Blue. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. 46-92. | page gen: 0.09 sec As such, the requirement for a bunker-busting vehicle dwindled to naught. It is on a railway flatback tank transporter wagon going to be repaired. When this never eventuated, they Two prototypes were ordered, completed in January 1941 and demonstrated in front of Hitler on 31 March 1941. Youre happy to fix minor mathematical errors but to remove an entire pre-existing page dedicated to this great beast? Notice the spare track attached to the front of the hull. Development by Krupp began in 1939. Copyright 1998-2016 Dragon Models Limited. The hull traverse is absurdly terrible, comparing to the agility of the Pz.IV, the Dicker Max barely turns on its tracks. The most important feature of the 10.5cm K18 gun was the barrel. The German 10 cm Kanonen originated from the WW1 10.5 cm naval gun caliber. (photographer unknown) -Hatch can be assembled open/closed Weak. Intricately detailed gear box separately attached within the lower hull. Popular Dicker-max 3D models View all No results View all Buy Dicker-max 3D models 41-82. has been employed in its specialized tasks - engaging concrete bunkers by direct fire and engaging heavy tanks in coordination with other Panzerabwehrwaffen (anti-tank weapons). 160. https://www.patreon.com/tankartfund Dicker Max doesnt have a turret and the marks are on the gun barrel pls fix thx Thus, the project shifted from a heavy "assault gun" to a tank destroyer. By hiding behind hills, the Dicker Max can conceal its weak body and only expose its destructive cannon. (photographer unknown) The 1/35 scale model replicates the original vehicle as accurately Powered by a weak 180 hp engine, the vehicle features a very low power-to-weight ratio resulting in sluggish acceleration even on hard surface, soft terrain only worsens the situation. It was hoping that if proved favorable, the vehicle would be able to be put into service and production by Spring 1942. -Road wheels exhibit maximum detail w/separate rubber tires and hubs The gunsight is also a huge advantage. While certainly imposing at its core, it was tactically inflexible and, eventually, simply bypassed by the German Army along its flanks. In addition, because of its armor layout - only thick in the front and 50mm lower in the back - it was built for frontal use. The stock shell offers a good amount of penetration of 133 mm at 1,000 m, filled with more than 300 g TNT equivalent for an explosive filler, meaning the Dicker Max can frontally penetrate the majority of opponents and take them out in one hit them at a comfortable distance. Thirty five were produced in 1940, one hundred and eight were manufactured in 1941, one hundred and thirty five in 1942, four hundred and fifty four in in 1943 and seven hundred and one in 1944. I would have to give trumpeter two thumbs up on the detail and looks of this kit. Amazing detail without them though. Krupp began development of such a vehicle in 1939, but such a vehicle soon became unnecessary with the conclusion of the Battle of France. E chassis with the turret removed and an open-topped superstructure added to house the main gun. 123-164. The top speed is very limited although it is based on a Pz.IV chassis. Therefore, you not only have to avoid ground vehicles, threats from the sky must also be considered, which makes the Dicker Max a challenge to play. Vladek. Even a heavy tank like M6A1 can easily drive around a stock Dicker Max and avoid its gun. We use cookies to give you a great and free experience. Brand New. One of the 10.5cm K. gepanzerte Selbstfahrlafette IVa self-propelled guns was completely destroyed when it accidentally caught fire and the heat caused the ammunition to detonate. Another oddity was the fake driver's compartment on the right side of the vehicle that matched the real one projecting forward from the front superstructure on the left. All written content, illustrations, and photography are unique to this website (unless where indicated) and not for reuse/reproduction in any form. 0-46. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. -Two muzzle provided - optional 10.5cm le.FH 18 Mostly because I'm looking at an Abrams, 2 Bradleys (1 commissioned), an m60a1 (also commissioned), a . Also check if the product actually matches! Hitler witnessed a demonstration of their abilities on 31st March 1941 and gave his approval. At 1.5 km (0.93 mi), it could penetrate 124 mm (4.8 in). Since this is an open-topped vehicle, Not yet, but an article on it is currently in writing. A medium, that drives around the Dicker Max, is killing that one with ease snd he has no chance to follow with the gun. The 10.5 cm schwere Kanone 18 (10.5 cm sK 18) was a heavy field gun used by Germans in WW2. Also, if you are so passionate and annoyed about this, in order to help us with illustrating and publishing, please do consider donating through Patreon or Paypal. was built on a heavily modified Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. The German words schwere Kanone mean heavy cannon or heavy gun. Paint (Dark Compas Gunship Gray, Mahogany, Wood Brown, Tire Black, Clear Blue). The Dicker Max was based on a Panzer IV tank chassis. login about us faq facts EN. (photographer unknown) It was intended to be used against bunkers at ranges beyond which the bunker could return fire. Its most notable feature is its extreme gun depression, over -15 to +10, which allows this tank to take advantage of great hull-down positions behind hills, becoming near-invisible in RB and SB at distance. The Maginot Line stood as a networked line of concrete bunkers, artillery houses, machine gun nests and vehicle traps with steel obstacles which ran along the French border facing Germany and Italy (this portion known as the "Alpine Line"). IVa) and the 10.5 cm K (gp.Sfl.). Buy 3D models For business / Cancel. Follow. Dickermax 3D Models - Download 3D Dickermax Available formats: c4d, max, obj, fbx, ma, blend, 3ds, 3dm, stl 3DExport Log In 0 3D Models 3D Models AirCraft AirCraft Bomber Commercial Drone / Copter Fighter Helicopter Recon Jet Old Sailplane Sport Transport Parts Other Animals Animals Amphibians Aquatic Bear Bird Bull Cat Cow Crab Deer Dog Dinosaurs This is critical for a sniper like Dicker Max as it relies on precision at long ranges. Production numbers of the 10cm K18 were quite low, especially whencompared to the production of the lFH18 and the sFH18. Copyright 2023 TacAir Publications, LLC. The sK 18 was intended to be used mostly in counter-battery role; besides, due to its long range, it was more suitable to furnish fire support. 1/35 10.5 cm K.Pz.Sfl.IVa "Dicker Max" Kit Number: 6357 Reviewed by Joe Koenig , IPMS# 31441 MSRP: $44.95 What an unusual kit subject the "Dicker Max" turned out to be! Click or tap on the image to see 3D model. Outstanding upper hull and superstructure detail. 6 It was then envisaged that this self-propelled artillery gun could be used in the role of a powerful long range tank destroyer. Thus, only the two prototypes were made before interest in the project dropped. Hello Ki, -Spare track bracket made from photo-etched part, Other About Us Contact FAQ. The reload time of ~15 seconds is slow but usual on such a big calibre. The kit also includes the gear box assembly and an engine. With only 50 mm of armour at a battle rating of 4.3, the Dicker Max can be defeated frontally by any vehicle of its rank, even at some range. Its fortunes changed when, in June of 1941, the Germans invaded the Soviet Union through "Operation Barbarossa" and, while initial progress was excellent, a formulated Soviet response eventually introduced the famous T-34 medium tanks and, perhaps more importantly, the IS (Josef Stalin) heavy tank series in the IS-2. both sides 92-138. The German armament manufacturer Krupp began development in 1939, but no prototypes were available in time for the invasion of France. -Track tool made from photo-etched part Notice the increase amount of kill rings on the barrel and the addition of a camouflage livery on top of the grey base colour. The crew of this 10.5 cm K. gepanzerte Selbstfahrlafette IVa called their vehicle Brummbaer. At a range of 1 km (0.6 mi) it could penetrate 138 mm (5.43 in). Only two vehicles were produced in 1941, both issued to the 521st Panzerja"ger The APHE shell (Armor Piercing shells with High Explosive filler) weighed 15.6 kg and was fired at a velocity of 835m per second (2,739ft/s). (photographer unknown) This vehicle was seen as a second line support weapon that used its long range to engage enemy targets and stay out of harm's way. The mobility of the Dicker Max is its biggest weakness. The engine is the 180 hp Inline-6 Maybach HL66P. It may be argued that it was decidedto concentrate on producing the anti-tank self-propelled guns that used the 8.8cm gun: these included the Nashorn, Jagdpanther and Ferdinand. By January of 1941, the Krupp concern had completed two pilot vehicles for testing though its future would seem in doubt at this point. The crew carried three 9 mm machine pistols with 576 rounds of ammunition for use in self-defence. (11) Trumpeter # tsm00348 $40.89 ADD TO CART WISH LIST Trust 1000's of Reviews on Hobbylinc.com Industry Leading Loyalty Program Buy - Earn - Save Website security verified by GoDaddy. The designers needed a strong vehicle to carry it. Both Sturer Emils and three Panzerjger-I SPGs and a Marder SPG are shown available for deployment. IVa), but was redesignated 10.5cm K (gp. E chassis and removed the turret to add an open-topped superstructure on top to hold the heavy 10.5 cm gun. Edited March 25, 2016 by nazradu2 23 *JagdWerwolf Member 18 35 posts 1496 Report post Reserved. Fire from above will usually hurt or knock out all your crew members, and damage exposed modules like gun breech and ammo. In the case of the DML kit, it includes a turned aluminum main gun barrel and Magic Track. Shop tank model kits by scale 1/35 online at BNA Model World. Alternative SKUs for Voyager Model PE35151: Note: Prices and availability are indications only. 51.91.72.143 This line of defense was intended to slow the progress of an invading force, giving the French national army additional time to mobilize in response. M4). -Newly tooled one-piece slide-molded hull bottom w/new fuel filler hatch on Maybach HL 66 Pla, 6-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, 180 hp, 10.5 cm schwere Kanone 18 L/52 gun, 25 rounds. When it returns from the factory they are more professionally painted and are only on the side of the barrel. Throughout most of its development, it was known as the 10 cm K Panzer-Selbstfahrlafette IVa (Pz.Sfl.IVa). -Ammo box w/interior detail, Chassis The designers thought it would be a good idea to replace it with a fake armored drivers compartment on the right hand side of the vehicle, that matched the one on the left, to confuse the enemy. -Scissors periscope and commander's observation periscope included In the long run it proved a disappointment in service, due to its relatively low shot weight of only 5.43 kg, which reduced the effectiveness of the gun considerably. Ribbon graphics not necessarily indicative of actual historical campaign ribbons. Cartograf decal offers accurate marking. I used Model Master Flat Black as a base coat, then Tamiya Dark Gray. with a battle rating of 4.0 (AB) and 3.7 (RB/SB). Max. Detailed replica and high quality distinguish the model. Quick nationwide delivery of your "German Pz.Sfl IVa Dicker Max" military model kit at the price of 49.99 USD with 1001hobbies, the Trumpeter specialist. In 1941 German designers produced a prototype tank destroyer vehicle design based on a Pzkpw IV Ausf D chassis in combination with a modified Kanone 18 10.5cm gun to produce what has come to be known as the K.Pz.Sfl.IVa "Dicker Max". One was destroyed due to catching fire and an ammunition explosion, but the other was able to last until the end of 1941.The sole vehicle also saw use in the German offensive Case Blue in Summer 1942, but it was not reported to be operational by the battalion afterwards. Although the main gun was intended to engage enemy armoured fighting vehicles it could only traverse 8 to the left and right, depress 15 and elevate 10. The role of the "assault gun" in the German army in World War II gave the infantry an upper hand in assaulting fortification. Removed for now. This area is fully detailed with the transmission and driver's station. The 105mm K 18 Dicker Max SPG during combat trails on the Eastern Front 1941. | The following text is exclusive to this site. Because the Dicker Max is such a rare breed, and since there are no survivors, an enormous amount of research was required by the project supervisor, Mr. Thomas Anderson. It looks like it has lost a road wheel and suffered damage to the fourth road wheel, possibly caused by driving over a mine. E chassis with the turret removed and an open-topped superstructure added to house the main gun. Because of its size, lack of mobility, and large dust cloud raised when firing, in the future the Sfl. The forward glacis plate was of 50-millimetre (2.0in) face-hardened armour at 15 from the vertical while the sides were 20mm (0.8in) thick. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1p0Ll9TITGDiF9_fdS-tv1797JBs0_-pB70ReE_kIRkE/edit#gid=1911430820 The last surviving 10.5cm K. gepanzerte Selbstfahrlafette IVa disappeared from the Panzerjaeger-Abteilung 521 strength reports in November 1942. Upgrade Set for 1/35 Pz.Sfl IVa "Dicker Max" for Dragon kit #6357. If troop trials were successful it was estimated that series production could begin in early 1942.[2]. MSRP: $42.95 (Great Models - $25 on sale) www.trumpeter-china.com Kit Specs: Length: 220.3 mm / 8.67 inches Width: 82.5 mm / 3.24 inches Height: 76.6 mm / 3.01 inches Total plastic pieces: 631 Total Sprues: 18 Extras: small etched brass sheet copper towing cable both vinyl single piece and plastic individual link tracks No figures Vehicle History: On the 8th June 1942, the German Army tank hunter battalion Panzerjaeger-Abteilung 521 was fighting on the Eastern Front as part of XVII Corps, 6th Army, Army Group South. (photographer unknown) The researchable shell takes a step further by having improved explosive mass and ricochet angles, easing the killing of heavily armoured tanks like KV-85, M4A3E2, and ARL-44. The next modifications to research can be the gun aiming drives, to speed up the targeting process as well as enhancing the accuracy of the cannon. Two prototypes were built in the spring of 1941. The 10.5 cm artillery gun is not only more effective than the StuH 's 10.5 cm howitzer, but it is very consistent in terms of the results: hits that usually devastate the enemy. While the DML kit has more photo-etch details, it is also nearly 400 parts more complex than the Trumpeter kit. This can be very confusing. It is NOT a fast vehicle, especially in realistic and simulator battles, but once it finds a place to stop and take aim, its gun is a very, very efficient anti-tank weapon, comparable to that of the mighty KV-2 turreted assault gun. Voyager Model detail set in scale 1:35, PE35151 is a NEW tool released in 2007 | Contents, Previews, Reviews, History + Marketplace | Pz.Sfl. 28 Downloads. More model information . Buy Upgrade Set for 1/35 Pz.Sfl IVa "Dicker Max" for Dragon kit #6357 by Voyager Models (PE35159). The vehicle can be shot into from the side and rear. -Correctly detailed idler wheels w/numerous separate parts; made from astoundingly Based on a lengthened Pz.Kpfw. The one that was fitted to the Panzer IV tank chassis was removed. We don't know about any in-box reviews for this 10.5cm K.Pz.Sfl.IVa Dicker Max Fenders (#PE35151) from Voyager Model. Unlike the 10.5cm sFH 18 howitzer, however, the 10.5cm K 18 cannon was considered too large to be horse-drawn, and was therefore not found in the standard German infantry division until the divisional artillery regiments began retiring its horse drawn teams and using half tracked motorized tractor units in the middle of the war. Its 14 second reload is not bad either, for a gun of its size, 4 seconds faster than the StuH, and over twice as fast as the KV-2's. Excellent cite. Speed 16.8 mph (27.0 kph) Range 105.6 mi (170.0 km) (Showcased performance specifications pertain to the base 10.5cm K gepanzerte Selbstfahrlafette IVa (Dicker Max) production variant. Flatback tank transporter wagon going to be used against bunkers at ranges beyond which bunker. 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