A smaller Saukopf? MiniArt’s 72nd scale Sturmgeschutz III Ausf.G 1945 Alkett Prod.

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Kit No #72110

1/72nd scale

The kit contains six marking choices in the box.

Photo-etch & clear parts are included

The Subject: Sturmgeschutz III Ausf. G 1945 Alkett Production.

The StuG Ausf.G entered production in December 1942 and remained in production until March/April 1945. It was the most numerous of all Sturmgeschutz III, and some 7893 were produced by Alkett (Altmaerkische Kettenfabrik GmbH) and MIAG (Muehlenbau-und-Industrie AG). In 1944, the production reached its highest point when 4013 Ausf Gs were produced. Alkett produced more than 5000 Ausf while MIAG started production in March 1942 and produced about 3000 vehicles. The Sturmgeschutz III Ausf. The Sturmgeschutz III Ausf. G’s modifications included the introduction of an 80mm cast Saukopf (also known as Topfblende) mantlet in February 1944; the coaxial MG in early 1944, installation of Nahverteidigungswaffe (90mm NbK 39 close-in defence weapon) and roof-mounted remote-controlled MG (Rundum Feuer) in late spring of 1944. The rear superstructure wall of vehicles manufactured since January 1943 is where the fan for the fighting compartment is mounted. The Stug III Ausf G was equipped with two types of “Saukopf’ mantlets, one that only housed the gun while the other included the gun as well as a coaxial machinegun (from September 1944). The original “boxy” mantlet for the gun was made from 50mm armor plates on both sides and front. Since mid-1943, Ausf Gs have also been mounted with Schurzen 5mm.

The markings for the second version (no. Here is #815. “630th Tank Destroyer German Tank Near Zweibrucken” is the caption. The Topfblende/Saukopf Mantlet:

From November 1943, certain Ausf.G version were equipped with the Topfblende Pot mantlet. This mantlet was also called Saukopf or “Pig’s head” and could be fitted with a coaxial mounting. The cast mantlet with its rounded and sloped shape was better at deflecting bullets than the original Kastenblende box mantlet which had armour of varying thicknesses from 45 to 50 mm. Due to the lack of large castings, the boxy trapezoid mantlet continued to be produced up until the end. The kit is Sturmgeschutz II Ausf. MiniArt’s G 1945 Alkett Production Kit. MiniArt’s G kit is a variation of the StuG Ausf. It features the easily recognizable “Saukopf”, or mantlet. MiniArt provided CAD drawings so that we could see the finished kit, as well as the colours and decals. Six versions of Sturmgeschutz were included in the box. All the ion. The CAD drawings for the sprue arrangement…

The photos-etch sheets that are included in this boxing reproduce the thinner parts of this tank. You can use them as singles, or in full runs. Choose your subject to replicate and then place the photo-etch sheets on. The photo-etch is also shown here.

/markings for six options: you can recreate different historical units, including those deployed in Hungary’s Balaton area in spring 1945. This boxing has a variety of colour options/patterns.

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