Tamiya STURMGESCHUTZ III EARLY PROD : 32540

Description

TAMIYA GERMAN STUG III EARLY PRODUCTION 1/48 32540

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.

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.