1:35 StuG III Ausf. G Early Production - TAKOM

The StuG III Ausf. G Early Production was a German assault gun variant introduced in late 1942 and early 1943, representing one of the most significant and widely produced models of the Sturmgeschütz III series during World War II. Based on the chassis of the Panzer III, the Ausf. G was designed as an infantry support and tank-destroying vehicle, mounting the powerful 7.5 cm StuK 40 L/48 gun in a fixed, casemate-style superstructure. The early production models of the Ausf. G retained many features from previous variants, including boxy superstructure sides, a low-profile silhouette, and two rounded cast mantlets (often referred to as "Saukopfblende") or the earlier boxy mantlet, depending on the production month. These vehicles typically lacked the roof-mounted machine gun cupola seen on later models and had minimal additional armor or side skirts (Schürzen), which were added in subsequent versions. Despite these early design limitations, the StuG III Ausf. G proved to be a highly effective and reliable vehicle, capable of engaging enemy armor at long range while remaining cost-effective and easier to produce than traditional turreted tanks. Its success led to mass production, with the Ausf. G variant becoming the most numerous German armored fighting vehicle of the war.

THE KIT:

• Photo Etched parts included
• Five types of markings
• Link and length style tracks
• All hatches can be built open or closed