Friday, September 27

Preview: MiniArt's 72nd scale StuG III Ausf.G Feb 1943 w/winter tracks.

MiniArt have added another StuG III Ausf.G in 72nd to their range. This one, an early 1943 version with winter tracks and four marking choices. We have all the details on the detail in our preview...


Preview: MiniArt's 72nd scale StuG III Ausf.G Feb 1943 w/winter tracks.

StuG III Ausf.G Feb 1943 w/winter tracks.
From MiniArt
Kit No #72103
1/72nd scale
The kit contains four marking choices in the box.
Photo-etch & winter tracks are included
The Subject: The StuG III Ausf. G Feb 1943 w/winter tracks.
By May 1943, Alkett started fitting Schurzen (spaced armoured side skirts) to the tanks, but it was rushed out, and the fixations were later proven inadequate at Kursk (this was corrected in March 1944). 80 mm (3.15 in) armour plates were used instead of applique armour. In all, Alkett was responsible for delivering 7500 StuGs, while MIAG built 2586. Alkett also carried out the conversion of 173 older Panzer IIIs to the StuG III Ausf.G standard, and 142 were based on the late Panzer III Ausf.M chassis.
By March 1943, simplification pushed to drop the driver’s periscope. Metal return rollers were also required due to the lack of rubber. The main gun was unchanged, and in June 1944, it received a coaxial MG 34. Another big change was the adoption of a rotating cupola with periscopes, later replaced by a fixed, welded one, because of the sudden shortage of ball bearings. These had shot deflectors generalized by February 1944. Zimmerit anti-magnetic coating was factory applied for just a year, from September 1943 to September 1944.

The kit: Sturmgeschütz III Ausf. G Feb 1943 w/ winter tracks
This kit is a continuation of the February productions StuG Ausf.G kit from MiniArt, this one with winter tracks. 

The kit's features:
All of the hatches can be modelled in open or closed positions. The thing one that is common to all of these are the winter tracks. Each of these had a different load out and stowage options.

The sprues of the kit:
The photo-etch sheets in this boxing replicate the thinner parts of the tank. 
Decal sheet for four options: A decal sheet for four marking options is included in the kit. 
This kit is due for release in a month's time
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