{"product_id":"tamiya-32540-1-48-sturmgeschuetz-iii-ausf-g-early-plastic-model-kit","title":"Tamiya 32540 1\/48 Sturmgeschuetz III Ausf. G Early Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eUnique Welded Gun Mantle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOf the many assault guns utilized by the Germans in WWII, the most numerous was the Sturmgeschütz III. Based on the durable Pz.Kpfw. III chassis with a completely new superstructure, the revolving turret was eliminated and the short barreled 75mm L\/24 gun was mounted directly onto the hull, giving the StuG III an extremely low vehicle profile. Originally intended for close infantry fire support, it was used as self-propelled artillery against enemy strong points. However, when the German forces encountered the Russian KV-I and T-34 tanks on the Eastern front, the situation abruptly changed. To cope with this Russian tank threat, the Germans were forced to upgrade their existing weapons systems. The resulting StuG III Ausf.G, built from late 1942 onwards, used a more powerful, long barreled 75mm L\/48 gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly model of the Sturmgeschutz III Ausf.G Early Version in a compact 1\/48 scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 140mm, Realistically replicated gun and square-shaped welded type mantlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly version distinguishing features such as front bolt-on armor and smoke dischargers faithfully replicated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast chassis for added weight and realism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly type treads feature one-piece straight sections with realistic sag effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit allows choice of either 75mm L\/48 gun or 105mm howitzer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit includes 1 commander figure (torso) and 2 types of markings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TAMIYA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43097931120776,"sku":"T32540","price":36.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/3150\/4008\/files\/T32540-1_51269133-6c96-4d33-84e8-e74805723f8f.jpg?v=1732179352","url":"https:\/\/hobbiesonline.com.au\/products\/tamiya-32540-1-48-sturmgeschuetz-iii-ausf-g-early-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Hobbies Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}