Unique Welded Gun Mantle

Of the many assault guns utilized by the Germans in WWII, the most
numerous was the Sturmgesch?tz III. Based on the durable Pz.Kpfw. III
chassis with a completely new superstructure, the revolving turret was
eliminated and the short barreled 75mm L/24 gun was mounted directly
onto the hull, giving the StuG III an extremely low vehicle profile.
Originally intended for close infantry fire support, it was used as
self-propelled artillery against enemy strong points. However, when the
German forces encountered the Russian KV-I and T-34 tanks on the Eastern
front, the situation abruptly changed. To cope with this Russian tank
threat, the Germans were forced to upgrade their existing weapons
systems. The resulting StuG III Ausf.G, built from late 1942 onwards,
used a more powerful, long barreled 75mm L/48 gun.

About the Model

Assembly model of the Sturmgeschutz III Ausf.G Early Version in a
compact 1/48 scale. ★Length: 140mm, Realistically replicated gun and
square-shaped welded type mantlet. ★Early version distinguishing
features such as front bolt-on armor and smoke dischargers faithfully
replicated. ★Die-cast chassis for added weight and realism. ★Assembly
type treads feature one-piece straight sections with realistic sag
effect. ★Kit allows choice of either 75mm L/48 gun or 105mm howitzer.
★Kit includes 1 commander figure (torso) and 2 types of markings.