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WW2 German StuG III Ausf.G tank destroyer

(40 customer reviews)

Features:
Building difficulty: 7/10
Estimated assembly time for players with average LEGO experience: 2.5 hours.
Number of bricks: 613 plus extra spare bricks.
• Detailed interior structure.
• Open-up design: easy to dismantle.
 Compatible with LEGO® bricks.
1:33 minifigure scale.
Dimension: 16.6×8.8 cm (L x W)
• Package: Boxed
• Printed instruction booklet included.

£49.99 Excluding VAT

In stock

Description

Delve into the WW2 German engineering and tactical strategy with our StuG III G model kit. Mirroring its historical development during WWII, this kit was faithfully recreated based on our Panzer III by replacing its turret with a fixed casemate. Featuring detailed craftsmanship both inside and out, it has a removable roof which give access to the detailed 7.5cm StuK 40 L/48 gun with elevation and the Maybach HL120 gasoline engine. Ideal for collectors, history buffs, and advanced model builders, the StuG III G kit offers a distinctive building experience that highlights the tactical innovations of WWII. Whether used for educational purposes, display, or wargaming, this model stands as a powerful representation of wartime ingenuity.

 

A Brief History of StuG III Tank Destroyer

The StuG III, although often underrated by Allied intelligence during WWII, emerged as the most prolific German armoured fighting vehicle of the conflict. It was built on a simplified Panzer III chassis with clean and interchangeable parts which made it easy to fix. Replacing the turret with a fixed casemate, it mounted a powerful 7.5cm StuK 40 L/48 gun which could destroy almost any Allied tank except the IS Soviet tank and the Jumbo Sherman. With its low-profile, firepower, low cost and standardised production, StuG III transitioned from an infantry support vehicle to a formidable tank hunter across various theatres of war, including North Africa, Europe, and Russia. The Ausf. G was the final and main variant, with over 8,400 units produced from December 1942 to April 1945. It was considered by many as the No. 1 tank destroyer in military history, with over 30,000 claimed victories.

Assault Gun StuG IIIG of the StuG-III Brigade 303 in Finland.