The set has eight HE shells with cleanly machined details and the cartridge cases hollowed out to about half their depth for a good representation of the casings. Also included are eight etched base plates for the cartridge cases with embossed details and firing cap.
There is no cleanup required at all on the brass shells or the cartridge cases and the undersides of these have small raised notches that fit into corresponding recesses on the etched base plate and this makes for quick and easy fitting ensuring the plate is located centrally.
The small instruction sheet shows the shells and cartridge cases fitted together in the conventional manner but these rounds had the cartridge case separate from the shell and were only joined when inserted into the breech for firing.
There are numerous photos of the sFH18 showing the rounds being prepared for firing in the books listed below that should the correct use of the shells in a diorama setting.
Conclusion:
This is a simply set of nicely machined brass shells and cartridge cases for either of the sFH18 kits or the Hummel that have the most widely used rounds and will add a nice finishing touch and help populate a firing position diorama.
Highly recommended. 8/10
