1/72 Trumpeter German Sturmgeschutz III Ausf. E

Sturmgeschutz III was originally designed as an assault weapon, but as war progressed it became more of a defensive one. It evolved into an assault gun and tank destroyer in one. Its main role was to providing anti-tank support to the units in its area of operation. Ausf A was followed by improved Ausf B, C, D and E, all armed with short 75mm StuK 37 L/24 gun. All versions featured number of modifications specific to vehicles that followed them in production. Last Ausf E was produced in March of 1942. Total of 822 Ausf A, B, C, D and Es was produced by Alkett and their official designation was Gepanzerter Selbstfahrlafette fur Sturmgeschutz 7.5cm Kanone Ausf A-E / Sd.Kfz.142. Early Stugs remained in active service until mid 1943.

Kit Features:

• Scale:1:72
• Item Type:Static Armor
• Model Brief:Length: 75.7 mmWidth: 41.1 mmHeight: 27.6 mm
• Total Parts:82 pcs
• Total Sprues:4 sprues, lower hull, 2 strip rubber tracks
• Paint Schemes:German army in RLM 02 Gray monocolor camfoulage
• More Features:” Summary
  The kit consists of80 parts in light grey plastic ,2 of full length vinyl tracks
  Chassis
  -2-directional slide-moulded lower hull “