Border Model BT-052 1/35 StuG III Ausf.G Early Production
Product Overview:
The Border Model BT-052 offers a finely detailed 1/35 scale plastic model kit of the German StuG III Ausf.G Early Production assault gun. This kit features a full interior including crew compartments, engine bay, workable tracks, and photo-etched detailing. Ideal for recreating armoured operations on the Eastern or Western Front, this model offers precision and historical authenticity in equal measure.
Features:
- 1/35 scale plastic model of the StuG III Ausf.G Early Production
- Full interior with detailed fighting and engine compartments
- Workable tracks and suspension for realistic articulation
- Photo-etched parts for refined detailing
- Options for open or closed hatches
- Decals for multiple historical marking options
Note:
This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints, and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
History:
The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) began life as a mobile artillery support platform but quickly evolved into one of Nazi Germany’s most successful tank destroyers. The Ausf.G variant, introduced in 1942, was the most widely produced version and featured significant improvements, including a fixed fighting compartment, thicker frontal armour, and a powerful 75mm Stuk 40 L/48 gun. Its low silhouette made it harder to detect and target, while its cost-effectiveness and reliability made it a staple on the battlefield. The StuG III Ausf.G was deployed on every major front, from North Africa’s deserts to the Ardennes’ forests and the Eastern Front’s frozen plains. It was especially effective in defensive roles, providing German infantry units with much-needed anti-tank capability. Crewed by four and lacking a turret, the vehicle relied on careful positioning and surprise to ambush enemy armour. Today, the StuG III is a testament to functional design under wartime constraints. This early production variant from Border Model allows modellers to explore one of the most iconic and pragmatic vehicles of the Second World War in remarkable detail.
