Barcode: 0 89195 60463 7
Case Pack: 24 pieces per carton
Box Size: 6.1" x 3.1" x 2.8"
The StuG.III (Sd.Kfz.142), based on the widely used Panzer III family of tanks,
evolved into a very capable German tank destroyer during WWII. In fact, the
StuG.III was Germany’s most widely manufactured armored vehicle of the war.
As enemy tanks improved their protection and armament, Germany responded by
fitting the powerful 7.5cm StuK 40 L/48 gun in the vehicle’s casemate. This
variant was known as the Ausf.G, of which 7,720 vehicles were produced from
December 1942 through till April 1945. This made the Ausf.G the most common
German tank destroyer variant by far. Based on the Panzer III M chassis, the
StuG.III G proved to be a dangerous adversary for any enemy tank.
One user of the StuG.III G on the Eastern Front was Panzergrenadier-Division
Grosdeutschland, an elite Wehrmacht unit that participated in the titanic clash
of armored vehicles at Kursk in July-August 1943. Dragon Armor’s new 1/72 scale
model represents a Stug.III Ausf.G from this very division. Painted in a two-color
camouflage scheme, the distinctive helmet symbol of Pz.Gren.Div. Grosdeutschland
is painted on the hull alongside Iron Cross markings. The miniature vehicle
is carefully weathered with a deft touch of dry-brushing too to make it appealing
to the eye. In summary, this is a standout model of an outstanding tank destroyer
that took part in the most outstanding tank battle in history!
