Somua Nebelwefer 42

3D-printed resin kit for a Somua Nebelwerfer 42

• Scale 1:35
• Unassembled, unpainted
• Paint and glue not included

The Somua with Nebelwerfer 42 was a rare, experimental variant of German rocket weapons from World War II.

Vehicle description:
 

• Vehicle type: A converted and armored Somua artillery tractor, captured by the Germans after the surrender of France and converted into a rocket launcher.
• Armament: Mounted 15 cm Nebelwerfer 42 for covering fire.
• Rocket caliber: 150 mm
• Number of guide rails: 6 or 10 (depending on the version)
• Firing range: Up to approximately 7,000 meters

Purpose: Artillery support weapon for engaging enemy positions at long range. The rockets produced a distinctive noise, which is why the launchers were colloquially nicknamed "cows" or "wardrobes." Mobility: Thanks to the Somua sled chassis, the vehicle was more robust and mobile than the classic towed Nebelwerfer.

This vehicle is an example of German wartime improvisation—the combination of captured materials with domestically developed technologies to increase the firepower and mobility of artillery units.