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MiniArt’s 1/72nd Sturmgeschutz III Ausf.G May-June 1943…

MiniArt's 1/72nd Sturmgeschutz III Ausf.G May-June 1943...

In our preview, we look at the plastic, etch & original machines that are in this boxing…

Preview: Sturmgeschutz III Ausf.G May-June 1944 from MiniArt…

Sturmgeschutz III Ausf.G May-June 1942

From MiniArt

Kit No #72107

1/72nd scale

The kit contains five marking choices. We look at the plastic, etch, & original machines that are in this boxing in our preview…

Preview: Sturmgeschutz III Ausf.G May-June 1943 from MiniArt…

Sturmgeschutz III Ausf.G May-June 1943

From MiniArt

Kit No #72107

1/72nd scale

The kit contains five marking choices in the box.

Photo-etch & clear parts are included

The Subject: The StuG III Ausf.G / Sturmgeschutz III / Sd.Kfz. 142

Sturmgeschutz (or StuG) meaning “assault gun” was a simple derivative of the Panzer III signed for infantry support, but it ended as one of the most important German vehicles of WWII. It was the Wehrmacht’s real workhorse, a low-profile vehicle that could be used as a tank hunter and close-support vehicle, and it served without interruption from North Africa through Europe to Russia. The crews loved it because of its low profile and good armour, and the infantry it was supporting was grateful for its firepower and availability.

A machine seen in this boxing, this StuG III Ausf.G assault gun from the 2nd company SS-StuG.Abt.10 during training in France in 1943. The division was provided with 42 StuGs between June and August 1943. And in January 1944 it was disbanded to create the 7th and 8th tank companies SS-Pz.Rgt.10.

The Ausfuhrung G model stood apart from the other production versions. It was, in essence, the main production run for the entire StuG series, with more than 8400 rolling of the line from December 1942 to April 1945, equivalent to the total production of all Panzer IV types combined.

Another machine that is captured in this boxing is this “223” from the 10th Panzer Division, “Frundsberg”, 2/StuG.Abt.10, from France in 1943

Being transported by rail in the summer of 1943. The StuG.Abt.276 is seen in the Eastern Front near Fastov. The Panzerschurtzen are used on new tank destroyers that do not have factory-applied Zimmwerit. You can see one of the vehicles fromt his boxing, called “Strolch” in the photo.

Simplification and standardization helped to further reduce costs and delays. It was decided to simplify the main structure. Casemate sides have been extended to half the width of the mudguards, eliminating the side-sloped armored boxes. The extra space allowed for the storage of more rounds. The rear of the engine/fighting chamber was reinforced, and the ventilation fan was relocated farther back. Applique armour became standard. Furthermore, the upper MG-34 was factory-fitted, protected by a guard for the operator’s protection.

“Mid” Alkett Production in 1943

By May 1943, Alkett started fitting Schurzen (spaced armoured side skirts) to the tanks, but it was rushed out, and the fixations were later proven inadequate at Kursk (this was corrected in March 1944). Alkett used 80 mm (3.15″) armor plates instead of the applique. Alkett delivered 7500 StuGs while MIAG produced 2586. Alkett converted 173 Panzer IIIs into StuG III Ausf.Gs, while 142 Panzer III Ausf.Ms were based upon the standard StuG III Ausf.G chassis. Due to the absence of rubber, metal return rollers had to be used. In June 1944 it was upgraded to a coaxial MG 34. A rotating cupola was adopted with periscopes. This later changed to a welded, fixed one due to a sudden shortage of balls bearings. The shot deflectors were standardised by February 1944. The kit, MiniArt Sturmgeschutz II Ausf.G (May-June 1943 Alkett Production)

This is a follow-up to the MiniArt StuG Ausf.G. The kit depicts Stugs produced in Alkett’s plant from May -June 1943. The plastic parts are almost as finely detailed as the larger , 1/35th scale kit from Miniart.

Clear sprue of the pericsope lenses incuded…DecalsA sheet of photo-etch are included – one mostly for the Shurzten & the finer parts of the kit that can’t be replicated successfully (or are too fragile) in plastic.

Five Marking choices/

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A decal sheet for five marking options is included in the kit. The kit includes a decal sheet for five different marking options.

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