Tamiya 89717 Steyr 1500A / 7.5cm Howitzer (1/35) – plastic assembly model kit

The Tamiya 89717 Steyr 1500A / 7.5cm Howitzer model in 1:35 scale is an excellent choice for lovers of historical modelling and World War II military vehicles. This precisely recreated kit consists of plastic parts allowing you to build one of the most iconic German military vehicles – the Steyr 1500A – as well as the 7.5cm leIG 18 field howitzer.

Original vehicle history

The Steyr 1500A was a light, multi-purpose off-road vehicle introduced by Austrian company Steyr-Daimler-Puch and widely used by the Wehrmacht between 1941 and 1945. Numerous variants were produced, and the vehicle was used for crew and equipment transport, as an ambulance, and as a staff car, among others. The set also includes a model of the German light infantry howitzer 7.5cm leIG 18, which was widely used on all WWII fronts—during the invasion of France, on the Eastern Front, and in North Africa.

Features of the Tamiya 89717 model

• Scale: 1:35, ensuring an ideal compromise between detail and model size.
• Category: plastic model kit for assembly.
• Material: high-quality plastic for durability and easy processing.
• Accurately detailed body and interior elements of the Steyr 1500A vehicle.
• Moving parts of the 7.5cm Howitzer and realistic wheels and accessories.
• The kit includes German soldier figures and historical markings for decals.
• Recommended for painting with modeling paints – detailed assembly instructions make the build process accessible even for less experienced modelers.

Who do we recommend this kit for?

This kit is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers interested in World War II militaria, historical diorama reconstruction, and collecting Wehrmacht vehicles. It will make an excellent addition to any collection or a realistic battle scene prop.

Building difficulty level: 3/5 – requires basic modeling experience and appropriate tools for assembly and painting.

Tamiya 89717 Steyr 1500A / 7.5cm Howitzer (1/35) is an excellent choice for military modeling enthusiasts, guaranteeing many hours of satisfying work with one of the most important vehicles of World War II.