Dragon 6876 Sd.Kfz.165 Hummel Initial Production w/Winterketten 1/35

Dragon 6876 Sd.Kfz.165 Hummel Initial Production w/Winterketten 1/35 is an exceptional plastic model kit from the renowned manufacturer Dragon, known for its highest quality details and manufacturing precision. The model depicts the German self-propelled gun Hummel (German for "Bumblebee") in its initial production version, equipped with the distinctive "Winterketten" winter tracks, which increased the vehicle's traction on snow and mud.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of origin: Germany
• Period: World War II (years of service 1943–1945)
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Additions: includes plastic, detailed Winterketten parts, Magic Tracks tracks, photo-etched details for improved realism, clear parts for periscopes and headlights
• Category: plastic model kit

The Hummel, or “Sd.Kfz.165”, was created as the Wehrmacht’s response to the growing artillery needs during World War II. It was armed with the sFH 18 150 mm howitzer, mounted on a chassis based on elements from the Panzer III and Panzer IV. The vehicle took part in battles on all fronts from mid-1943 until the end of the war, with the Winterketten versions proving especially useful on the Eastern Front, where harsh winter conditions required special solutions to improve mobility.

The Dragon 6876 kit stands out for its exceptionally detailed reproduction, including precisely rendered interior and exterior elements, realistic running gear, and photo-etched additions. The model also includes optional parts for building different variants of the initial production series. Thanks to the segmented Magic Tracks, assembly is simplified and the end result is impressive.

The assembly difficulty level is 4/5 – the model is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who are looking for a challenge and the satisfaction of building a historically accurate replica.

We recommend this model to all World War II military enthusiasts and collectors of German combat vehicles. Dragon 6876 is an excellent addition to any 1/35 scale diorama or military model collection.