HobbyBoss 1/48 German Pz.Sfl.IVa Dicker Max Plastic Model Kit

 In their fiscal year 1938 report Krupp revealed that started on the design of a 105 mm K L/52 Selbstfahrlafette. The machine was Famous as “Dicker max”. It was armed with the 105mm K 18 L/52 Krupp. The gun was equipped with a muzzle brake with double-deflector，this weapon could penetrate 111 mm of shielding under a vertical angle of 30 degrees to 2000 meters. This Panzerjagder Was slightly armoring (10-50 mm), and the superstructure was open. The engine was the standard 12 cylinders (gasoline) Maybach HL 120 ensuring on road a maximum speed of 40km/h. During first months of the “Barbarossa” operation in Russia, they were assigned with the

      Abt.521. One of both was destroyed in the battle and the other one was lost in 1941. The two prototypes were very effective .however, counters all the models put at the combat by the Russians at that time.

The kit consists of over 230 parts 
Newly tooled parts in accurate detail

The Panzer Selbstfahrlafette IVa (Pz.Sfl.IVa) or "Dicker Max" was a German heavy tank destroyer developed during World War II.

It was designed to destroy heavily armored enemy tanks and fortifications from long range.

The name "Dicker Max," which translates to "Fat Max," was a nickname given to the vehicle by its crews due to its large size and powerful gun.

Design and Development: The Dicker Max was based on the chassis of a heavily modified Panzer IV medium tank, but with an open-topped superstructure designed to mount a large, long-range anti-tank gun.

It was initially conceived as a self-propelled anti-bunker gun for engaging heavily fortified positions during the planned German invasion of the Soviet Union.

However, with the increasing threat of Soviet heavy tanks like the KV-1, the vehicle’s role shifted to that of a dedicated tank destroyer.

Armament: The main weapon of the Dicker Max was the 105mm (10.5 cm) K 18 L/52 anti-tank gun, a powerful long-range weapon capable of penetrating thick armor at significant distances.

This gun was one of the most formidable on the battlefield at the time of the vehicle’s creation, designed to engage heavily armored Soviet tanks from long range.

The 105mm gun could fire a variety of shells, including armor-piercing (AP) rounds and high-explosive (HE) rounds, allowing it to destroy both tanks and bunkers.

The gun had an effective range of up to 2,000 meters (1.24 miles) against armored targets, making it a valuable asset in long-range engagements.

The gun was mounted in a fixed superstructure with a limited traverse, meaning that the vehicle had to reposition itself to aim at targets outside of a narrow arc.

Armor and Protection: The Dicker Max had relatively thin armor, ranging from 10mm to 50mm, with most of its protection focused on the front of the vehicle.

While its frontal armor could protect against light anti-tank weapons and shrapnel, the sides and rear were vulnerable to enemy fire.

Its open-topped design left the crew exposed to air attacks, artillery fire, and small arms fire, making the vehicle more vulnerable in certain combat situations.

This design, however, allowed for better ventilation and reduced the weight of the vehicle, which was crucial for mobility.

Mobility: Powered by a Maybach HL120 TRM engine, producing 300 horsepower, the Dicker Max had a top speed of 40 km/h (25 mph) on roads, with lower speeds off-road due to its weight and size.

Despite its powerful gun, the Dicker Max was somewhat underpowered for its weight, which limited its overall mobility and ability to rapidly reposition on the battlefield.

The vehicle had a combat weight of around 22 tons, making it relatively heavy for a tank destroyer of its size.

This weight, combined with its relatively weak suspension, limited its effectiveness in highly mobile warfare, but it was still well-suited for defensive and ambush roles.

Operational History: Only two prototypes of the Dicker Max were built, and they were sent to the E

Key Specifications

• Scale: 1/48

Full Specifications

SKU	HBB84835
Manufacturer	Hobby Boss
EAN	6939319248350
Short Description	Hobbyboss 1/48 German Pz Sfl.Iva Dicker Max # 84835
Plastic Kits	Land
Item No	84835
Item Name	German Pz.Sfl.IVa Dicker Max
Bar Code	6939319248350
Item Type	Plastic Model Armor Kit
Model Dimension	Length: 162mm   Width: 59mm
Total Plastic Parts	230+
Total Sprues	6 sprue , turret and lower hull
Metal Parts	copper cable
Released Date	2024-05
More Features	The kit consists of over 230 parts-Newly tooled parts in accurate detail