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Products mentioned in this Article
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15cm sIG33 gun (Gebirgsjäger) (GE555)
includes two 15cm sIG33 guns with crew, one Command SMG team, one Observer Rifle team, two Small bases & two Medium Bases.
The 15cm schweres
InfanterieGeschutz 33 (sIG33) was designed and built to fulfil the
requirement for a powerful, close support gun for the infantry. The
German Army preferred infantry support guns rather than the mortar that
most other countries tended to favor for this kind of role.
Left: The Command SMG team.
Check out the 15cm sIG33 gun (Gebirgsjäger) in the online store here...
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The design was conventional but
rather heavy for its intended purpose. Originally intended to be horse
drawn, later versions had rubber-tyred wheels and air brakes to allow
them to be towed by vehicles. Attempts were made to lighten the gun but not many of this version were
made, as the alloys needed for the job were more essential to aircraft
production.
It could fire a 38kg (84lb) HE or smoke shell out to 4700m at the rate
of 2-3 rpm. A hollow charge round was developed but was mainly used to
destroy bunkers and other fortifications. A Steilgranate round was
developed as well but was also rarely used.
Designed by Robi Baker
Painted by Josh & Derek Forrester
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The SMG Team in Flames Of War |
Team
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Range
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ROF
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Anti-tank
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Firepower |
Notes
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SMG team
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4"/10cm
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3
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1
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6
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Full ROF when moving. |
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"Observer teams need a good view of the
battlefield in order to do their job correctly. Be sure to deploy them
in a position where they have an excellent view of the battlefield such
as on a hilltop or on the top floor of a multi-level building." |
The Rifle Team in Flames Of War
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Team |
Range
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ROF
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Anti-tank
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Firepower
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Notes
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Rifle Team
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16"/40cm
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1
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2
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6
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“The 15cm sIG33 gun is rated as Bunker Buster. When a
weapon with this attribute scores a hit on a team in a building, it also
hits every other team in the building. This can make your opponents
think twice about using buildings for cover and concealment.” |
"In direct fire, the 15cm sIG33 gun packs a
punch (Anti-tank 8) despite its limited range (14"/40cm). This can make
opponents think twice before trying to overrun their position with tanks." |
"The 15cm sIG33 gun has a Gun
shield which means that even if you fail a Gun save, your opponent must
make a Firepower test to destroy that team. But remember, Gun shields
only provide Bulletproof cover from shots fired from in front of the
gun; they do not provide protection if a team moved At The Double or from artillery bombardments." |
The sIG33 Gun in Flames Of War |
Weapon |
Mobility
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Range
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ROF
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Anti-tank
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Firepower
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Notes
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15cm sIG33 gun |
Heavy
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16"/40cm
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1
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8* / 13**
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1+
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Bunker buster, Gun shield.
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Firing bombardments
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48"/120cm
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4
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2+
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* = Early-war; ** = Mid & Late-war |
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The Gebirgsjäger with their 15cm sIG33 guns |
The Contents of the 15cm sIG33 gun (Gebirgsjäger) Blister |
Contact the customer service team at [email protected] if you have any issues with any of the components. |
The Command Team
a. 1x Officer figure.
b. 1x NCO figure.
c. 1x Rifleman figure. |
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The Observer Team
a. 1x Observer figure.
b. 1x Rifleman figure.
c. 1x Radio. |
The Gun Crew
a. 1x Gun crew NCO figure with hand up.
b. 1x Gun crew NCO figure figure pointing.
c. 2x Standing figures covering ears.
d. 2x Loader figures carrying shell.
e. 2x Kneeling figures.
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15cm sIG33 gun
a. 2x Gun shields.
b. 4x Wheels.
c. 2x Gun barrels.
d. 2x Gun trails. |
The Bases
a. 2x Small bases.
b. 2x Medium bases.
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Assembling the 15cm sIG33 Gun |
Step 1. Attach the wheels to the sides of the gun trail. |
Step 2. Add the gun barrel to the top of the gun trail. |
Step 3. Finally, add the gun shield. |
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Modelling The Command Team
To model the Command team, add one Officer, one NCO and one Rifleman figure to a small base.
Right: An example of a Command team. |
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Modelling The Observer Team
Add the observer figure, a Rifleman figure and the radio to a small base to model the Observer team.
Left: An example of an Observer team.
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Modelling The 15cm sIG33 Guns
Once the guns are assembled, attach
them to a medium base. Next, arrange one of the Gun Crew NCO figures and one of each of the remaining crew figures to
taste around the gun.
Right: An example of a 15cm sIG33 gun with crew.
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Last Updated On Wednesday, February 1, 2012 by Blake at Battlefront
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