The average modeler can take their choice between these two kits - a quicker/simpler build (Trumpeter) or a more intricate build (DML). Edited March 25, 2016 by nazradu2 23 *JagdWerwolf Member 18 35 posts 1496 Report post The barrel length was 5.46 m (18 ft), or L/52, meaning 52 times the caliber. Production vehicles probably would have used the suspension and running gear of the Panzerkampfwagen III as it offered increased maneuverability due to a shorter length of track in contact with the ground, less rolling resistance, softer springs and greater deflection of the suspension. I would have to give trumpeter two thumbs up on the detail and looks of this kit. 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. 2023 www.MilitaryFactory.com All Rights Reserved Content 2003-2023 (20yrs). The German 10 cm Kanonen originated from the WW1 10.5 cm naval gun caliber. -Final drive housing w/detail on both sides Alternative SKUs for Voyager Model PE35151: Note: Prices and availability are indications only. Enjoy using it. Panzer-Selbstfahrlafette translates to armored self-propelled gun mount. This can be very confusing. With the conquest of France complete the design was without a purpose so it was suggested that it be used as a heavy tank destroyer. The crew were given better protection at the front. The 105mm K 18 Dicker Max SPG during combat trails on the Eastern Front 1941. Sfl.) The commander, gunner, and loaders all have their own sights available to them to observe the landscape for targets. 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). Die deutschen gepanzerten Truppen bis 1945 by General Munzel, https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1p0Ll9TITGDiF9_fdS-tv1797JBs0_-pB70ReE_kIRkE/edit#gid=1911430820, https://docs.google.com/document/d/19h0WjdxQWTcBflXZSBNU1Mpf23UyACbxLFw7cXzHl2I/edit?usp=sharing. -New armor for front hull, Interior | page gen: 0.09 sec Based on a lengthened Pz.Kpfw. 82-123. A (Pz.Sfl. 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. It looks like it has lost a road wheel and suffered damage to the fourth road wheel, possibly caused by driving over a mine. 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. The armored drivers position on the right of the vehicle is fake and meant to confuse enemy gunners. Unfortunately most of this detail will be hidden from view after the upper hull assembly is attached to the lower hull. There is a problem to solve. A model showcase video of this 1/35th scale Dragon Dicker Max 10.5 cm K.Pz.Sfl.IVa SPG / Tank Destroyer.In this video I review the kit, and go over the mods and improvements that were made to the model to bring the model to the condition that is seen in the video. The K18 heavy field howitzer was a very large and heavy gun. 1/35 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.F1(F) (Bonus Version), 1/35 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.F2(G) (Bonus Version), 1/35 Tiger I "131" Early Production s.Pz.Abt.504 Tunisia (Upgraded to Magic Track), GERMAN RAILWAY FLATBED Typ Ommr (2 AXLE) w/MG CREW, JS-2m UZTM PRODUCTION TYPE, CHINESE VOLUNTEER, DISCLAIMER: While all models portrayed in website photographs represent actual models, please note that these are prototypes and that final model products may vary slightly. (photographer unknown). IV Dicker Max Tank destroyers (Vehicles) Markings Pz.Sfl. M4). It was then envisaged that this self-propelled artillery gun could be used in the role of a powerful long range tank destroyer. Follow. 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. The Dicker Max ("Fat Max") was initially intended to destroy bunkers. Box Size: 9.6"X15"X3.1". At a range of 2 km (1.24 mi), its armor piercing shell could penetrate 111 mm (4.37 in) of armor sloped at 30. It is particularly vulnerable to SPAAs with a high rate of fire (heavy machine guns can penetrate the rear, or shoot down into the cabin should the opportunity present itself) and large-calibre shells. Is the sturer emil on here? Rejection & Neglect available to buy on Payhip! It sometimes equipped the medium artillery battalion, but normally was used by independent artillery battalions and on coast defense duties. Battalion records of the Panzerjaeger-Abteilung 521 showed the 10.5cm K. gepanzerte Selbstfahrlafette IVa being available for Operation Case Blue. Another name it was called was Dicker Max (Thick or Fat Max). Download 3D Model Add to Embed Share Report. In this photo of the destroyed 10.5cm K. gepanzerte Selbstfahrlafette IVa the front right track guard has been bent upwards. The German armament manufacturer Krupp began development in 1939, but no prototypes were available in time for the invasion of France. Sfl. No spiked gun. What happened to the 2nd Thicc Max, after the presumed (highly probable) capture? 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. All written content, illustrations, and photography are unique to this website (unless where indicated) and not for reuse/reproduction in any form. I know of many enthusiasts who are fascinated by these two prototypes, and am annoyed by this. Side armor of your Churchil is only 95mm. It didnt enter production until 1933. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a2163b5db8a4ec4d823edd67c183d486" );document.getElementById("f87928873f").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Are you working on an article by Stuerr Emil? E chassis with the turret removed and an open-topped superstructure added to house the main gun. (photographer unknown) 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 a German Pz.Sfl.IVa 10.5cm 'Dicker Max' Plastic Model Kit from Trumpeter Suitable for Ages 14 & Older. You have no reason to be disappointed, as we have not removed the Sturer Emil page. will only shoot Sprenggranaten (HE) by indirect fire. Throughout most of its development it was known as 10cm K. (Pz. both sides Notice the spare track attached to the front of the hull. -Accurately modeled sprocket wheel There is snow stuck in the tracks but it has not been white washed. The hull traverse is absurdly terrible, comparing to the agility of the Pz.IV, the Dicker Max barely turns on its tracks. Tool latches could be better, but they are ok. Stock photo etch parts are adequate for this kit. 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. Material presented throughout this website is for historical and entertainment value only and should not to be construed as usable for hardware restoration, maintenance, or general operation. These are kill rings, that denote how manySoviet tanks it had destroyed. Because its sluggishness is its biggest enemy, the Dicker Max can often lose the chance of firing simply because it cannot turn its hull quickly/climb up a small slope in time. Excellent penetration with both stock and researchable rounds. We do not sell any of the items showcased on this site. 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. It was rebuilt by Krupp during the first half of 1942 and returned to the 521st in time to participate in Case Blue, the 1942 summer offensive in Russia. 10.5cm K. gepanzerte Selbstfahrlafette IVa and crew of the Schwere Panzerjaeger Abteilung 521 (photographer unknown) The engine is the 180 hp Inline-6 Maybach HL66P. This vehicle was seen as a second line support weapon that used its long range to engage enemy targets and stay out of harms way. Upgrade Set for 1/35 Pz.Sfl IVa "Dicker Max" for Dragon kit #6357. 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. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. This 10.5cm K. gepanzerte Selbstfahrlafette IVa self-propelled gun caught fire in an accident which ignited the ammunition and destroyed it before reaching the front line. Spaced armor. Opinion of the vehicle was that it was unsuitable for participation in a frontal assault due to its low armour and manoeuvrability. The battalion took the vehicles with them during Operation Barbarossa. 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. An alternative play style for these vehicle in a closer range is supporting standard tanks by watching their flanks. Click to find the best Results for dicker max Models for your 3D Printer. Also check if the product actually matches! The German term gepanzerte Selbstfahrlafette also translates to armored self-propelled gun mount. Despite its capabilities, a variety of other tank plinkers were developed on captured Czech tank chasses and using the deadly 8.8cm gun. The limited traverse makes it necessary to turn the entire vehicle to aim at targets. The two prototypes were pressed into service with the 3rd Armored Division on the 'Russian Front'. I have been too, I need to break out of my Tamiya comfort zone, unfortunately, I have no right to and really need to not. -Newly tooled cleaning rod for "Dicker Max" on 13 August 1941,[2] and was also colloquially known as Dicker Max ("Thick" or "Fat" Max). Damaged? German Pz.Sfl.Iva Dicker Max Tank This is a 1/72 scale German Pz.Sfl.Iva Dicker Max Tank plastic model kit from Trumpeter Models. 3D Model vehicles tank. Germans Tanks of ww2. This model is much less expensive than the Dragon version of this vehicle.If the builder wants to make a historically accurate Dicker Max, then the paint scheme is a monotone dark compass gunship grey. I would like to know why, as this special vehicle (which I myself have built a 1/35 scale model of complete with metal tracks and metal ammo) no longer has its own dedicated page. Reserved. In the case of the DML kit, it includes a turned aluminum main gun barrel and Magic Track. 46-92. So the fault might be on your side in that case. Panzer Artillery Regiments and later Panzergrenadier Divisions had been motorized from the outset, and one battery of the heavy battalion of these regiments was equipped with four K18 cannons for most of the war. 10.5cm K gepanzerte Selbstfahrlafette IVa (Dicker Max). Two of these vehicles were built in January 1941 and were presented to Hitler in March 1941. Skins and camouflages for the Dicker Max from live.warthunder.com. A medium, that drives around the Dicker Max, is killing that one with ease snd he has no chance to follow with the gun. Copyright 1998-2016 Dragon Models Limited. -Correctly detailed idler wheels w/numerous separate parts; made from astoundingly 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. Z.F.) -Optional gun rest for 10cm Kanone 18 . IVa) and the 10.5 cm K (gp.Sfl.). Of course the AMS modeler will likely consider acquiring BOTH models and combining the strengths of both kits. That was embarrassing. All Rights Read more. The design took a Panzer IV Ausf. login Sign Up Upload. A superb representation of the real thing! The one remaining vehicle is known to have combat kills but, by the end of 1942, production of the high velocity 8.8cm gun was at a higher level than the 10.5cm K18. (Essential cookies are for: preferences, security, performance analytics and contextual advertising), 10.5cm K18 - Gun Barrel for German SPG (Pz.Sfl.IV) "Dicker Max", 10.5cm K.Pz.Sfl.IVa Dicker Max Basic Set. Can you please reply as to why there is no existing page for the 12.8 cm Selbstfahrlafette auf VK 30.01(H) Sturer Emil? What is even more amazing is that DML jumped into the mix and pushed their Dicker Max onto the market slightly ahead of Trumpeter. 6 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. Nothing is recorded of its fate. Like always, Parts and FPE come first to increase the survivability. IV chassis the Dicker Max had Krupp's 105mm K 18 L/52 gun mounted in an open-topped casemate. as possible using all available references. It is not known if this is a Soviet soldier or a German soldier wearing captured winter clothing. turret cheeks of, Slow muzzle velocity gives the shell a noticeable drop, long range sniping can take time to get used to. In May 1941, the Panzerjaeger-Abteilung 521 tank hunter battalion was chosen to conduct combat trials with the two new prototype 10.5cm K. gepanzerte Selbstfahrlafette IVa self-propelled guns. Two prototypes were built and sent to the Eastern front for battlefield trials. Apart from the cannon itself, other aspects of it further improve the lethality of Dicker Max. | all searches: 0.07 sec | cache: 1 | FTS search: 0.07, Just click on the icons, download the file(s) and print them on your 3D printer. 0-46. One accidentally caught fire and was completely destroyed by the detonation of its ammunition, but the other fought successfully until the end of 1941. 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. 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. Krupp began development of such a vehicle in 1939, but such a vehicle soon became unnecessary with the conclusion of the Battle of France. 0-41. to give maximum detail and yet keep assembly for modelers as simple as possible. Length typically includes main gun in forward position if applicable to the design), (Showcased performance specifications pertain to the base, (Not all weapon types may be represented in the showcase above). Development of the GpSfl IVa proceeded though with delay. Surely you mean Sevastapol (Case Blue)? IV Dicker Max Pz.Sfl. Anderson. 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. WWII German 10.5cm K.Pz.Sfl.IVa . Dicker Max 1/16 Conversion kit from PZ IV to Dicker Max 1/16 It is a Resin Kit. The purposeof this weapon was tofire from along distance at a strongly held enemy fortification without being in danger of coming under return fire from its target. -Road wheels exhibit maximum detail w/separate rubber tires and hubs -Full fighting compartment interior In 1939, the Wehrmacht recognized the need for a dedicated 'tank plinker' to accompany the panzerwaffe on the battlefield and deal with tough subjects. A team of enthusiats at your service. While certainly imposing at its core, it was tactically inflexible and, eventually, simply bypassed by the German Army along its flanks. with full detail. Dicker Max M. 3D Model . -Exhaust pipe w/photo-etched part for great detail Outstanding upper hull and superstructure detail. This self-propelled gun is normally known by its modern nickname, Dicker Max, which means thick or fat Max but it was never officially called that in any wartime documentation. With the quick surrender of France, there was no longer a requirement for such a weapon. -Suspension armored covers come as separate parts The "Military Factory" name and MilitaryFactory.com logo are registered U.S. trademarks protected by all applicable domestic and international intellectual property laws. Purchase and download 3D models, stream and print with your own 3D printer, or buy 3D-printed product - we will 3D print and ship it to your home. 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. During the vehicles development the gun was often refered to as being a 10 cm rather than the more accurte 10.5 cm designation. It did have a company of Panzerjger I 4.7cm anti-tank self-propelled guns as you can see in this photograph. The crew carried three 9 mm machine pistols with 576 rounds of ammunition for use in self-defence. If Trumpeter can engineer models this nice based upon a couple of prototypes, imagine what they might be doing with this Panzer IV tooling in the future! If you happen upon this text anywhere else on the internet or in print, please let us know at MilitaryFactory AT gmail DOT com so that we may take appropriate action against the offender / offending site and continue to protect this original work. The Max format uses mental ray materials and render. This angle is enough to hull-down on most slopes in most maps where vehicles with around -10 depression cannot hull-down (eg. By hiding behind hills, the Dicker Max can conceal its weak body and only expose its destructive cannon. Other modifications like the Pzgr.rot may not be as important: the stock shell is already lethal for common opponents such as T-34 and M4, the researchable round is only useful against heavy targets like M4A3E2. Large explosive filler guarantees the destruction of the targeted vehicle, even for the most armoured foes like the, One of the best gun depression (-15) allows it to adapt any terrains with great ease and hide behind hills, Outstanding gunsight zoom (9x) meaning it can comfortably engage targets from long range, thus avoiding exposure to enemy fire, 5 crew members are spread out along the sides, meaning it is hard to get taken out by a single shot by most rounds, Terrible mobility regardless of road quality: slow top speed, abysmal hull traverse, poor reverse, sluggish acceleration. All these aspects are further weakened as the Dicker Max usually drives in its most suitable environment: hills. According to the statistics, this kit consists of 631 parts presented on 18 parts trees molded in light gray styrene, and a single fret of photo-etched parts. Minor nit: 19 Vs 13 is closer to one and a half times the range, not nearly double. We don't know about any in-box reviews for this 10.5cm K.Pz.Sfl.IVa Dicker Max Fenders (#PE35151) from Voyager Model. The German Army 10.5 cm K. gepanzerte Selbstfahrlafette IVa artillery self-propelled gun was intended to be used as a long range bunker buster. Up to now, the Sfl. It was destroyed in the Stalingrad-Area in January 1943. Popular Dicker-max 3D models View all No results View all Buy Dicker-max 3D models E chassis with the turret removed and an open-topped superstructure added to house the main gun. This page was last edited on 4 February 2023, at 14:24. The Dicker Max was developed at roughly the same time as its bigger brother, the Sturer Emil, and 2 . Even though it had a relatively small calibre, its weight was 5.5 tonnes (about the same as the 15cm howitzer), making it 3.5 tonnes heavier than the 10.5cm Lfh18 light field howitzer Two prototypes were built in the spring of 1941. We use cookies to give you a great and free experience. If the builder follows the instructions carefully, the kit will build up into a detailed accurate replica of the actual vehicle. Celebrating 23 years of hobby news and reviews. -Metal towing cable It did have a very large profile compared toother self-propelled guns built in 1941. Click or tap on the image to see 3D model. Your Search for "dicker max"- 1,920 printable 3D Models Just click on the icons, download the file(s) and print them on your 3D printer try:diceresident evilkeychainimperial knighttankcattransformers more popular random Advertising Download: free Website: pinshape add to list print now Tags Panzer IV pack Text ww2, tank, 3d-design, the down side to this is that this area of the model is all but invisible after assembly, but you could easily use these parts in your next superdetailed Panzer IV project. This is more noticeable when the Dicker Max is getting flanked/circled. -Scissors periscope and commander's observation periscope included Tactical and Technical Trends, No. 521 (Essential cookies are for: preferences, security, performance analytics and contextual advertising), 10.5cm K.Pz.Sfl.IVa Dicker Max Basic Set. A weapon was needed to fight bunkers at an extreme range that the bunkers and other defensive weaponry would not be able to return fire, something with a very heavy gun to destroy these bunkers. The gun was mounted above the engine. Post-penetration survivability is bad, crew members or critical components (eg. The tank turret was removed. The gun weighed too much for one team of six horses, therefore the barrel and the carriage had to be towed as separate loads by two different teams. 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. 110.5 cm K. gepanzerte Selbstfahrlafette IVa artillery self-propelled gun Show more Filter Best Match Dickermax 3D Print Reset filters 1 items $11.00 So which one is better? It is on a railway flatback tank transporter wagon going to be repaired. 51.91.72.143 Intricately detailed gear box separately attached within the lower hull. The 10.5 cm schwere Kanone 18 (10.5 cm sK 18) was a heavy field gun used by Germans in WW2. Similarly the ammunition bins holding 26 rounds for the main gun had thin armored covers on top. Production numbers of the 10cm K18 were quite low, especially whencompared to the production of the lFH18 and the sFH18. Any idea what colour was painted over the grey in the last photo? Accesoires on the final picture (shovels, tools, spare chain, screws) are not included. The 10.5cm K18 was heavier than the 10.5cm M18 field howitzer because guns have longer barrels than artillery howitzers. -Spare track bracket made from photo-etched part, Other -Newly tooled signal pistol, ammo box for signal pistol and grenades gun breech, engine) will usually get destroyed, crippling the tank. Cartograf decal offers accurate marking. 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. 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. (photographer unknown), Panzer Tracts No.7-1 Panzerjaeger Thomas L Jentz and Hilary Louis Doyle Voyager Model detail set in scale 1:35, PE35159 is a NEW tool released in 2007 | Contents, Previews, Reviews, History + Marketplace | Pz.Sfl. 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. The Dicker Max, or to use it full name: Panzer Selbstfahrtlafette IVa 'Dicker Max' is a product of the 'lets slap a the biggest gun available on a proven chassis' train of thought that seemed to have hit the Germans. Even a heavy tank like M6A1 can easily drive around a stock Dicker Max and avoid its gun. Since this is an open-topped vehicle, . Now Trumpeter is back with the Dicker Max, a 'smaller' tank plinker (only a 105mm main gun versus 128mm on the 'Emil'). (gunner) familiar with the crew. Builds up beautifully. Notice the increase amount of kill rings on the barrel and the addition of a camouflage livery on top of the grey base colour. For a newly acquired Dicker Max, consider unlocking all mobility modifications early. It was rather interesting to see Trumpeter release their 1/35 'Sturer Emil' kit which was a model based upon two prototype heavy tank plinkers developed by the Germans in World War II. K18 gun. U.S. War Department publication Tactical and Technical Trends. An open topped armored fighting compartment superstructure casement was built around the gun. Two prototypes were ordered, completed in January 1941 and demonstrated in front of Hitler on 31 March 1941. login about us faq facts EN. The only plus side is perhaps that the 5 crew members are spread out on the hull sides, meaning it might take a few shots to destroy the Dicker Max using solid shots (eg. It was not given a hull mounted machine gun. In terms of rarities, they dont come much more unique than Germanys Dicker The Dicker Max is a open-topped SPG with a 105 mm (10.5 cm) cannon, based on the Pz.IV E chassis. This is a German Pz.Sfl.IVa 10.5cm 'Dicker Max' Plastic Model Kit from Trumpeter Suitable for Ages 14 & Older.
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