The Takom 8017 is a 1/35 scale model kit that offers a “2 in 1” build option, allowing you to construct either the StuH 42 (Sturmhaubitze 42) or the StuG III Ausf. G (Sturmgeschütz III) mid-production variant.
- Two Build Options: You can build either the StuH 42, equipped with a 105mm howitzer designed for infantry support, or the StuG III Ausf. G, one of the most widely used German assault guns during WWII.
- Detailed Parts: The kit includes link-and-length tracks, photo-etched parts for fine details such as engine grilles, and the option to use a metal barrel for added realism.
- Stowage Options: The kit comes with a variety of stowage items, such as crates, barrels, and tarps, allowing for a highly customized and realistic build.
- Marking Options: Four different marking options are provided, allowing you to replicate various historical versions of these vehicles.The StuG III Ausf. G was the final and most produced variant of the German StuG III assault gun series during World War II, with over 7,800 units built from late 1942 to 1945. Equipped with a 75mm StuK 40 L/48 gun and a coaxial MG34 machine gun, it was designed for infantry support and anti-tank roles. The vehicle was powered by a Maybach HL 120 TRM engine, allowing a top speed of 40 km/h and a range of 155 km on roads. The Ausf. G featured thicker armor, up to 80 mm, and a modified superstructure for better crew protection, making it one of the most effective and versatile armored vehicles of the war.
This kit is ideal for both beginner and advanced modelers looking to recreate one of the most iconic German armored vehicles of WWII
