Takom will be releasing a StuH42 & StuGIII Ausf.G Mid Production 2-in-1 w/ stowage & a new alternative stowage in March.

From Takom

Kit #8017

Four marking choices included

Stowage set included.

Link & Length tracks

The Subject: The StuH 42 Ausf.G Mid Prod. The StuH 42 was used in World War II by Germany. It was also known as the SdKfz 142/2 or Sturmhaubitze42. The StuH 42 was based on StuG III F/8 & G models. Only 1,300 StuH 42s have been produced. The StuH 42 was first developed in 1942 when the need for an anti-infantry support vehicle was needed and the production of StuGs was in full force.

Loading ammo into a StuH 42 with Topfblende (Saukopf) mantlet. These projectiles were Sprenggranaten. The StuHs continued to serve on both the Western Front and the Eastern Front until the end. The subject is Sturmgeschutz II Ausf.G Alkett Production. October 1943

The StuG Ausf.G was first produced in December 1942, and continued to be manufactured until March/April 1945. It was the most numerous from all Sturmgeschutz III, and some 7893 were produced by Alkett (Altmaerkische Kettenfabrik GmbH) and MIAG (Muehlenbau-und-Industrie AG). In 1944, the production peaked when 4013 Ausf Gs were shipped out of factories. Alkett manufactured over 5000 Ausf while MIAG started production in March 1944 and produced about 3000 vehicles. The Sturmgeschutz III Ausf. G’s modifications included the introduction of 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 defense weapon) and roof mounted remote controlled MG (Rundum Feuer) in late spring of 1944. The fighting compartment fan was mounted to the rear wall of vehicles manufactured since January 1943, instead of on the roof. The Topfblende/Saukopf Mantlet:

Some Ausf.G Versions were equipped with the Topfblende Pot mantlet, also known as Saukopf or “Pig’s head” from October 1943. The cast mantlet with its sloped, rounded design was better at deflecting bullets than the boxy Kastenblende original mantlet which varied in armour thickness between 45mm and 50mm. Due to the lack of large castings, the boxy trapezoid mantlet continued production until the end. The Kit: This kit, the StuH42 and StuGIII Ausf.G mid production 2 in 1, with stowage, in 1/35th-scale from Takom, (kit no 8017), has been a long time coming. It comes packed full of surprises. It seems that the bar has been raised!

The options include the choice of photo-etch and metal parts.

The link and length track system is similar to the Blitz range from Takom. Photo-etch parts are more than just useless, as the kit includes engine grilles. This kit includes a choice of metal barrels for the StuH42 & StuG III Ausf.G. There are four marking choices included in the box for you to choose from.

A CAD drawing showing the stowage placed on this kit.
The stowage in this kit – lots to choose from

StuG III Storage & Equipment Set
From Takom

Kit no # 8018
51 parts of stowage in the box.

The set contains plastic parts & Photo-etch

StuG III is of course, not included here…

For those who want to get just stowage for their StuGs this set of plastic & photo-etch will fill that need. This set contains plastic parts and Photo-etch.

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