This model faithfully recreates the German Self-Propelled Howitzer Wespe. It's a vintage model from within the Tamiya catalogue, but this variation includes updated components and new marking choices for cars that fought regarding the Italian front side.
Originally created as a stopgap, with a production run of 676, this Pz.Kpfw.II chassis-based howitzer surpassed German expectations. Intended mainly for infantry support, the Pz.Kpfw.II’s going turret was replaced with a boxy stationary superstructure equipped with the Type 18/2 10.5cm L/28 howitzer. As the team of 5 weren't endowed with overwhelming protection, their vehicle had been a mobile danger to Allied forces nonetheless.