1:72 Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH 2000)

Panzerhaubitze 2000 in 1:72 scale, Heller

A plastic kit of the modern German self-propelled howitzer in the small 1:72 scale. Heller released this machine in two forms: as a standalone kit and as a starter set, which additionally holds paints, a brush and glue. This is the standalone kit, so you will not find paints or glue in the package. Check the number of parts and the decal options on the packaging.

The real subject

The PzH 2000 is a German tracked self-propelled howitzer of 155 mm caliber, developed by the companies Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Rheinmetall. It entered service in 1998 and to this day ranks among the most capable artillery systems of its kind. It weighs around 55 tons, the crew usually consists of five people and loading is partly automated, which allows the machine a high immediate rate of fire. Besides the Bundeswehr, other European armed forces have taken it over, and since 2022 it has also served in Ukraine.

Building and painting tips

Finish the inside of the hull and the running gear before you close the hull. The long barrel is the most fragile part of the whole kit; protect it during handling and glue it on at the very end. Modern three-color Bundeswehr camouflage is best sprayed in 1:72 with an airbrush with soft transitions. Push the washes into the engraved lines; pigments for mud effects belong on the lower hull and on the tracks.

Who the model is for

• collectors of modern Bundeswehr equipment
• modelers who build artillery in 1:72
• those interested in contemporary conflicts
• those who want a large machine in a small scale

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not part of the package, unless stated otherwise.