Hi,

I was wondering if someone could give me a recommendation for the best manufacturer to look at for German WW2 artillery subjects. I'd also be open to any recommendations for specific artillery models for a brand new newbie.

Thanks,

JB

If you want to start with easier kits, go for the Tamiya 37, 75, and 88mm guns.
If you want accurate detail but more difficulty all the Dragon kits are the way to go.
AFV club make some stunning kits also. The 88mm PaK 43 is a masterpiece.
Most, if not all, the Trumpeter German artillery kits have accuracy and simplified detail issues.

I second Matt's recommendation. However, think about what you're looking to get out of the build. Are you looking for an easy build or a build that may be a bit more challenging but one that will result in a nice looking piece? If you really want a fairly easy kit to build you can go with Bronco's new 1/35 German 2.8cm s.P.z.41 Anti-Tank Gun. This one is great as it's small and easy to put together. Another one I would consider is Dragon's Pak 40. Of the many artillery kits I have (and I have about 60 or so of them in the stash), I would go with these to start or the ones Matt suggests.

HTH,

Rob

Dragon makes a big variety of German Arty, from small AA guns through the heavy stuff. I haven't done Italeri, but they have a few as well, including an anti-tank version of the French 75.

John

Not the easiest kits but the best in detail : AFV !

For example the 3 versions of the Light Field Howitzer 18 !

Good luck !

All in 1/35:
Trumpeter: "15cm sFh18" and "10cm sK18"
There are figure-sets with some ammo available from "big T".

Dragon. "15cm sFh18" (rare on the market now, and the smaller version is not available yet, as I know)

The Dragon kit is a bit "better", but also has some incorrect parts.
Also Dragon is high priced, against Trumpeter.

Also Trumpeter now offers big guns: "17cm Kanone 18" and "21cm Mörser 18"
Also for these are ammo-sets available from the same company.

Also all 4 model-kits are available as resin-kits by Precision Models.

greetings...
Soeren

Not knowing what you're looking for, it's hard to answer.

Many photos of German artillery show them festooned with branches and other camo. The simplifications Matt talks about with Trumpeter would no longer be an issue in that case.

Do you want the highest accuracy? Then you need to consider which kits are around (DML sFH 18 is hard to come by) and which ones have PE upgrades you can still get.

What about figures? Hobby Fan's 88 crew is the benchmark for German artillery crews, so that would necessitate an 88 (the Tamiya figures are simply not in the same league as most current styrene makers, much less a resin company like HF).

And always, is price a factor? I've seen posters asking for recommendations, then backing away from the suggestions because they were too expensive. Until we know your budget, it's hard to make an intelligent pick.