Feist Books Hummel – Illustrated Guide for Armored Vehicle Modelers

Feist Books Hummel is a specialist publication aimed at demanding modelers and enthusiasts of German armored technology from World War II. This richly illustrated guide, published by the renowned Ryton Publications in 2008, serves as a compendium of knowledge on the famous self-propelled gun Hummel (Sd.Kfz.165), used by the German army during the greatest global conflict of the 20th century.

• Format: 8.25" x 11", landscape orientation, softcover
• Number of pages: 64
• Number of illustrations: 18 color profiles, 110 black-and-white archival photos
• Language: English
• Author: Robert Johnson
• ISBN: 9780982190722
• Weight: 1.0 lbs
• Year of publication: 2008

The guide focuses on the Hummel – the German 15cm sFH 18/1 self-propelled howitzer on the Pz.Kpfw. IV chassis, which was extensively used between 1943 and 1945 on all World War II fronts, especially during battles on the Eastern Front, including the Battle of Kursk. The publication presents both the production stages at the Deutsche Eisenwerke plant in Duisburg and the Hummel’s practical application on the battlefield, making it an invaluable inspiration source for those building armored vehicle models from this era.

The book features:

• Unique archival photographs of vehicles in frontline service
• Detailed technical descriptions of the chassis and 15cm gun
• Step-by-step painting details and camouflage schemes based on a restored vehicle from the Panzermuseum Munster
• Exceptional images of Hummel crews in real combat conditions

This product belongs to the "modeling publications" category and is an invaluable aid when building plastic models in typical 1/35 or 1/72 scales, allowing you to accurately replicate historical and painting details. It’s especially recommended for armor modelers, military collectors, and reenactors who appreciate original sources and high-quality studies. Due to its high level of detail, we recommend this publication for intermediate and advanced users (difficulty level 3/5).

If you create realistic dioramas or want to faithfully recreate German World War II self-propelled guns, Feist Books Hummel is a book that will help you elevate the realism and authenticity of your modeling projects to a new level.