Mobile brigade West(Schnelle Brigade West) - 1943

This ICM Mobile Brigade West (Schnelle Brigade West) 1943 set captures a unique German formation created in the summer of 1943 to reinforce key sectors in the West. The brigade brought together motorised infantry, self-propelled guns, engineering and reconnaissance elements, with heavy weapons largely derived from captured French equipment. Under the direction of military engineer Alfred Becker and the Baukommando Becker design bureau, numerous French vehicles were converted and modernised for Wehrmacht service.

Among the notable conversions in this historical context were self-propelled guns based on the French FCM 36 tank, including 105 mm howitzers and 75 mm anti-tank destroyers, achieved by fitting armoured fighting compartments and mounted guns. The brigade also made use of French military vehicles such as the Laffly V15T all-terrain vehicle (Laffly (f) Typ V15T in German service). Training for the unit took place in France during the period covered.

Model Features

• The set includes three German World War II military vehicles

Model Information

• Scale: 1:35
• Number of Parts: tbc
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm

Ideal for fans of German WWII armour and soft-skins, this ICM kit offers a historically rich subject with precisely moulded components. The combination of detailed sprues and clear instructions supports a rewarding build, whether you’re adding to a diorama or expanding a collection focused on mid-war Western Front units.