Build Army WW2 StuG lll Ausf. G - German Tank Destroyer - 1:33 Scale 660 Pieces - BA0142

Build Army WW2 StuG lll Ausf. G - German Tank Destroyer - 1:33 Scale 660 Pieces - BA0142

Delve into the WW2 German engineering and tactical strategy with our StuG III G model kit. Mirroring its historical development during WWII, this kit was faithfully recreated based on our Panzer III by replacing its turret with a fixed casemate. Featuring detailed craftsmanship both inside and out, it has a removable roof which gives access to the detailed 7.5cm StuK 40 L/48 gun with elevation and the Maybach HL120 petrol engine. Ideal for collectors, history buffs, and advanced model builders, the StuG III G kit offers a distinctive building experience that highlights the tactical innovations of WWII. Whether used for educational purposes, display, or wargaming, this model stands as a powerful representation of wartime ingenuity.

A Brief History of StuG III Tank Destroyer

The StuG III, although often underrated by Allied intelligence during WWII, emerged as the most prolific German armoured fighting vehicle of the conflict. It was built on a simplified Panzer III chassis with clean and interchangeable parts which made it easy to fix. Replacing the turret with a fixed casemate, it was mounted a powerful 7.5cm StuK 40 L/48 gun which could destroy almost any Allied tank except the IS Soviet tank and the Jumbo Sherman. With its low-profile, firepower, low-cost and standardised production, StuG III transitioned from an infantry support vehicle to a formidable tank hunter across various theaters of war, including North Africa, Europe, and Russia. The Ausf.G was the final and main variant, with over 8,400 units produced from December 1942 to April 1945. It was considered by many as the No. 1 tank destroyer in military history, with over 30,000 claimed victories.

Details

• 660 pieces plus additional spare bricks.
• Scaled around 1:33 with high accuracy in proportion and great attention to detail.
• Dimensions: L 16 x W 9 x H 6.6cm.
• Simple interior structure such as the 7.5cm StuK 40 L/48 gun and the engine.
• Working suspension.
• User-Friendly Modular Design:Open-up design allows removing of the turret and part of the hull to explore the interior structure.
• Balkenkreuz stickers included.
• Fully compatible with LEGO® bricks.