{"product_id":"stug-iii-ausf-g-w-interior-feb-1943-alkett-prod-1-35-model-kit-by-miniart","title":"StuG III Ausf.G w\/ Interior (Feb 1943 Alkett Prod.) 1:35 Model Kit by MiniArt","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:35 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAccurately represents the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStuG III Ausf.G assault gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFebruary 1943 Alkett production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most important German armoured vehicles of the Second World War\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a highly detailed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the modeller to display the fighting compartment, driver’s compartment, transmission area, and engine bay\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurately reproduced interior with ammunition racks, crew equipment, radio equipment, and mechanical components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkett production-specific features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e including early Ausf.G modifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed hull and superstructure with realistic armour texture, weld lines, and surface details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAccurate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.5cm StuK 40 L\/48 gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with detailed gun breech and mounting system\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes fully detailed engine compartment and Maybach HL120 engine components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkable individual track links for realistic track sag and positioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed suspension, road wheels, drive sprockets, and idler wheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll hatches can be assembled in open or closed positions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes five highly detailed crew figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear parts included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-etched parts included for enhanced realism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet featuring five authentic marking options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-moulded plastic parts for a highly detailed and accurate build\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Eastern Front collections, German WWII armour displays, or advanced diorama projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e MiniArt\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1:35\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e StuG III Ausf.G February 1943 Alkett Production with Interior\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for intermediate to advanced modellers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Glue Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 700+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-Etched Parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear Parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full interior included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFigures Included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 crew figures\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Workable individual track links\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecal Options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBox Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 386mm x 240mm x 90mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully detailed StuG III Ausf.G hull and superstructure components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete fighting compartment interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed driver’s compartment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransmission and engine compartment components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaybach engine parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.5cm StuK 40 L\/48 gun assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkable individual track links\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuspension and running gear components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive detailed crew figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet with five marking options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStuG III Ausf.G\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was the final and most numerous production version of the German \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSturmgeschütz III (StuG III)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e assault gun and became one of the most successful armoured fighting vehicles of the Second World War. Originally designed as an infantry support vehicle, the StuG evolved into a highly effective tank destroyer that played a major role in Germany’s defensive battles from 1943 onwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe StuG III was developed on the chassis of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanzer III medium tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and was created to provide direct fire support for infantry units. Unlike conventional tanks, the StuG did not feature a rotating turret, instead using a fixed-armour superstructure that housed the main gun. This design reduced production costs, lowered the vehicle’s profile, and allowed heavier armour protection to be fitted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAusf.G variant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e entered production in late \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1942\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and became the definitive version of the StuG III. Manufactured primarily by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkett (Altmärkische Kettenfabrik GmbH)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the February 1943 production vehicles featured several early Ausf.G characteristics, including improved armour protection, redesigned superstructure features, and enhanced combat capability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most significant improvement was the installation of the powerful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.5cm StuK 40 L\/48 gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which gave the StuG III the ability to effectively engage enemy tanks at long range. This weapon was capable of defeating many Allied and Soviet armoured vehicles, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT-34\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKV-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making the StuG a highly effective defensive weapon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by the reliable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaybach HL120 TRM V-12 petrol engine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the StuG III retained the mobility of the Panzer III chassis while benefiting from a lower silhouette and improved frontal protection. The absence of a turret reduced weight and simplified production, allowing Germany to manufacture large numbers of these vehicles despite increasing resource shortages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe StuG III Ausf.G served extensively on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it became a vital component of German anti-tank units. Its low profile made it difficult to detect and engage, while its powerful gun allowed crews to ambush enemy armour from concealed positions. The vehicle was particularly effective during defensive operations where mobility and concealment were more important than offensive manoeuvrability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough originally intended for infantry support, the StuG III gradually took on the role of a dedicated tank destroyer. German commanders valued its effectiveness and reliability, and StuG units often achieved impressive combat results against numerically superior Allied forces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vehicle also served on other fronts, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItaly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and during the final defensive battles in Germany. More than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10,000 StuG III vehicles and related variants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were produced during the war, making it one of the most widely manufactured German armoured fighting vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe StuG III Ausf.G remained in service until the end of the conflict and influenced post-war armoured vehicle development. Its combination of firepower, protection, reliability, and low production cost made it one of the most successful German armoured designs of World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the StuG III Ausf.G remains a favourite subject among military modellers due to its distinctive appearance, extensive combat history, and the wide range of production variations that allow for highly detailed historical builds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Production:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1942\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntered Service:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1943 (Ausf.G production)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Assault Gun \/ Tank Destroyer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alkett (Altmärkische Kettenfabrik GmbH)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maybach HL120 TRM V-12 petrol engine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.5cm StuK 40 L\/48 gun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.92mm MG34 machine gun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Speed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 40 km\/h (25 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 155 km\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an unassembled plastic model kit. 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