Tamiya 1:35 Sd.Kfz.142 Sturmgeschutz StuG III Ausf.B

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of German tank destroyer in 1:35 scale.

In the 1930s, concepts of assault gun appeared which main task would be supporting Wehrmacht infantry. That's how StuG idea was born. Panzer III was built and fitted with a 75 mm short-barrel gun mounted in the hull. The Ausf.A version debuted during the French campaign, where it proved its combat value. The vehicle had some disadvantages like too narrow tracks for difficult terrain navigation and driving. In the first serial version of the Stug (320 vehicles) used new chassis versions, new gearboxes, and modified tracks. For the first, timethe assault Sturmgeschütz III Ausf.B took part in the fight in the Balkans, and his combat was continued in Russia.

The Tamiya model kit allows building German Sturmgeschutz III Ausf.B assault gun with the commander's figurine. The model can be built with full interior. In the box is a hull element, 4 frames with model parts, aluminum cannon, photo etched parts, rubber tracks, and decals (allow for the reconstruction of 191, 192, 226 or 243th Battalion Assault Battalions).

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:

Vehicle:

• Tamiya XF-63 or spray TS-4 (Panzergrau color)
• Tamiya XF-2 (interior of the vehicle)
• Tamiya XF-56 (elements of equipment, function and combat compartments)
• Tamiya X-18 (elements of combat compartment)

Commander:

• Tamiya XF-65 (frog, uniformed shirt)
• Tamiya XF-1 (uniform)
• Tamiya X-18 (belt, shoes, headphones)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Photo etched parts.
• Metal gun barrel.
• Rubber tracks.
• Full interior.
• Crew member.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.