Tamiya 35197 - 1/35 Stug. III Ausf.G Early Model  [35197]

Concerning the German Sturmgeschutz III Ausf.G Early Version

Originally intended for infantry help duties, Germany's Sturmgeschutz (attack gun) and abbreviated "StuG" III first starred in combat during 1940. It had the durable Panzer III framework with an entirely new superstructure. To help keep the vehicles profile as low as feasible, the revolving turret was eliminated therefore the quick barreled 75mm L/24 weapon ended up being installed directly on the hull. As it was primarily meant for close fire help for the Wehrmacht, it absolutely was utilized as self-propelled artillery up against the opposing enemy's strategic points. But when the German forces encountered the Russian KV and T-34 tanks on the Eastern front side, the problem suddenly changed. To cope with this Russian tank threat, the Germans were forced to update their current weapons systems. The G-type StuG III built from late 1942 onwards, used a far more effective, long barrel 75mm L/48 weapon. The first G-type had a square shaped gun mantlet. The superstructure had been redesigned and an MG42 device gun with shield, commander's eyesight cupola and smoke dischargers were added. The slim steel plates, referred to as Schurzen (skirts) were attached to the edges associated with hull beginning in the spring of 1943. The type-42 assault gun mounted a 105mm howitzer regarding the StugG III framework and had been developed to meet the StuG III's initial part of infantry support. Including a few minor modifications, about 7,800 G-type StuG III's were produced.

Specs & Features

• Detailed installation and artwork guidelines included.
• Designation: Sturmgeschutz III Ausf.G (SD.Kfz.142/1) Fruhe Variation.
• WWII German assault weapon used for infantry support.
• Definitely detailed 1/35th scale synthetic kit for fixed display.
• Over 220 components in tan plastic with plastic tracks.
• Pair of 2 team numbers including commander, loader and dog.
• Separate suspension system hands for road tires.
• Outside details: towing cables, shovels, hammers, axe, free track links, wheels, smoke dischargers, shackles, and a gun cleaning pole.
• Optional place hatches.
• Optional weapons: 105mm for type 142; 75mm for type 141.