Aber 48043 STURMTIGER (38 cm RW61 Assault mortar) Vol.1 AFV 1/48 – detail-up set

Aber 48043 STURMTIGER (38 cm RW61 Assault mortar) Vol.1 AFV 1/48 is a precision detail-up set dedicated to the German self-propelled assault mortar Sturmtiger in 1/48 scale, intended for use with AFV Club plastic models. The product was created by the renowned Polish company Aber, famous for its high-quality photo-etched sets and detail-up components.

Scale and Purpose

• Scale: 1/48
• Compatibility: AFV Club STURMTIGER models
• Country of origin (vehicle): Germany

Historical Description

The Sturmtiger (Sturmpanzer VI) was a German self-propelled assault howitzer developed on the basis of the Tiger I tank. Equipped with an impressive 38 cm RW61 rocket mortar, it was designed to support infantry during urban combat and destroy heavily fortified positions. The Sturmtiger entered service in the final phase of World War II. It was used primarily on the Western Front (including the Warsaw Uprising and the siege of Remagen), especially in the years 1944–1945.

Detail-up Set Specification

• Material: photo-etched brass sheet
• Parts:
  • Detailed surface features
  • Parts for enhancing exterior elements of the vehicle
  • Fine mechanical details
• The set does not include resin parts, but offers a comprehensive upgrade to the base plastic model
• Category: detail-up set for plastic model

Why Choose This Product?

Aber 48043 is a set that significantly increases the realism of the Sturmtiger model in 1/48 scale. Perfect quality and detailing, difficult to achieve with original plastic parts, allow experienced modelers to achieve results close to professional dioramas and museum collections. The set is intended for intermediate and advanced modelers, as it requires precise processing and assembly of subtle, photo-etched parts.

• Assembly difficulty level: 4/5
• Recommended for: intermediate and advanced modelers passionate about German WWII armor

Upgrade your model with an unparalleled level of detail and enhance the quality of your collection with Aber 48043 STURMTIGER Vol.1!