We look at what to expect in our preview…
A new StuH42 & StuGIII Ausf.G mid production 2 in 1 w/ stowage in 1/35thscale from TakomStuH42 & StuGIII Ausf.Gmid Production2 in 1. In our preview, we look forward to what you can expect…
A StuH42 and StuGIII Ausf.G mid production 2 in 1, w/ storage in 1/35th-scale from Takom
StuH42&StuGIII Ausf. G Mid Production Two in One with Stowage.
From the Takom
Kit 8017
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The subject: The StuH42 Ausf.G Mid Production. Jul-Oct 1942
The StuH42, SdKfz 142/2 or Sturmhaubitze42 (StuH: Sturmhaubitze, an assault howitzer), was a German self-propelled weapon used during World War II. The StuH 42 was developed in 1942 when the need for an anti-infantry support vehicle and production of StuGs were at their peak. It was developed first in 1942, when the StuG production was at its peak and the requirement for an antiinfantry vehicle was high. The StuH 42s continued to serve on both the Western Front and the Eastern Front until the war’s end. The subject is Sturmgeschutz II Ausf.G Alkett Production. October 1943
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 :As of October 1943, certain Ausf.G models were equipped with the Topfblende Pot mantlet. This mantlet is also known as Saukopf or “Pig’s head” and can be mounted with or without coaxial mounting. 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:The long-awaited StuH42 and StuGIII Ausf.G mid production 2 in 1, w/stowage, in 1/35th, from Takom, kit No. 8017, is a very special one. It has some surprising features. 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. Four different marking options are included.