Trumpeter 07258 1/72 German Sturmgeschütz 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.
Item No : 07258
Item Name : German Sturmgeschütz III Ausf. E
Bar Code : 9580208072586
Scale : 1:72
Item Type : Static Armor
Model Brief : Length:75.7 mm Width:41.1 mm Height:27.6 mm
Total Parts : 82pcs
Metal Parts : n/a
Photo Etched Parts : n/a
Film Parts : n/a
Resin Parts : n/a
Total Sprues : 4 sprues, lower hull, 2 strip rubber tracks
Paint Schemes : German army in RLM 02 Gray monocolor camfoulage
Released Date : 2008-07
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 with"
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