MiniArt 1/72 Military Vehicle Kit

StuH 42 Ausf. G Late Prod (1/72) 72120

This 1/72 scale kit from MiniArt depicts the Sturmhaubitze 42 (StuH 42) Ausf. G, Late Production model. Compact but full of fine detail, it offers an ideal choice for modellers seeking a high-quality build in a smaller scale. Designed for experienced builders, this kit captures the silhouette and features of the German self-propelled gun used in the final years of WWII.

• High-precision 1/72 scale kit
• Detailed late production features, including gun mantlet and side skirts
• Includes photo-etch parts for enhanced realism
• Tracks are designed for accurate fit and detail
• Decal options for multiple Eastern Front units
• Ideal for building late-war dioramas or compact displays
• Unassembled plastic model kit

The late production StuH 42 was equipped with improved armour and simplified features to ease wartime manufacturing pressures. It remained a critical infantry support weapon with its 105mm howitzer, capable of delivering high-explosive firepower against entrenched enemy positions and urban targets.

Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.

History:

The Sturmhaubitze 42, developed on the chassis of the Sturmgeschütz III, was designed to provide infantry with direct fire support. It mounted a 105mm leFH 18 howitzer, making it effective against fortified positions and enemy personnel. The late production version, such as depicted in this MiniArt kit, incorporated cost-saving measures like welded armour plates and steel return rollers, reflecting Germany’s industrial constraints in 1944–45. Used extensively on both the Eastern and Western fronts, the StuH 42 remained a valuable asset in the Wehrmacht’s arsenal during the closing stages of WWII.