Dragon Models 1:72 Armor Collector Series 60304
Krupp Sd.Kfz.142 StuG III Display Model
German Army PzGrenDiv Großdeutschland, Eastern Front, 1943 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Krupp Sd.Kfz.142 StuG III | | 3.25" | | 1.75" |
Of all the Wehrmacht's combat units, the Panzergrenadier-Division Großdeutschland was the premier one. Its name literally means "Greater Germany Division", and it served exclusively on the Eastern Front before being annihilated near Pillau in May 1945. Its first real test as a division was in the drive towards Stalingrad in 1942, while at the start of 1943 it participated in the Third Battle of Kharkov. In mid-1943, Großdeutschland played an important role in the Battle of Kursk, the largest tank battle of all time.
Dragon Armor has issued a fine 1/72 scale model of an armored vehicle from the Großdeutschland Division fighting in 1943. The model portrays a StuG.III Ausf.G Early Production variant from the division's Sturmgeschütz (Assault Gun) Battalion. This particular battalion was composed of an HQ and three batteries containing six StuG.III assault guns each. As is the norm for Dragon Armor items, the model is extremely accurate dimensionally, and even the smallest detail is fully represented. It is painted in a summer camouflage scheme of sand covered in wavy green lines. The balkenkreuze is clearly emblazoned on the superstructure sides, as well as the division's famous "helmet" insignia. The finish is topped off by judicious dry-brushing, resulting in an extremely attractive and realistic-looking vehicle. This is a fine StuG.III Ausf.G model from the division that was nicknamed "die Feuerwehr" (The Fire Brigade), and it is sure to spark a lot of interest amongst collectors!
Originally designed as a mobile, light gun to provide close infantry support, the StuG III first entered service in 1940. Early models were armed with a modest, low-velocity 75mm StuK 37 L/24 gun, but by the Spring of 1942 the Germans had modified the StuG III with a higher velocity StuK 40 L/43 gun so that it was a better match for Soviet KV-1 and T-34 tanks. The new configuration quickly proved to be an exceptionally effective tank destroyer--cost effective, easily camouflaged and difficult to target. By the spring of 1944, StuG IIIs were responsible for destroying some 20,000 Allied tanks. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Dragon's 1:72 scale StuG III is constructed entirely from plastic for the finest possible detail. Close scrutiny of this model reveals its finer points, such as welding beads between the armor plates and individual hexagonal shaped nuts and bolt ends on the armor's surface. Each side of the hull includes hand-painted equipment and tools such as tow cables, shovels, track repair equipment and spare road wheels. The pivoting cannon has a hollowed muzzle break, and the track system features sprockets and road wheels with simulated rubber tires and individual nuts and bolts. On the underside, the suspension and maintenance panels are clearly visible.
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The Dragon Models "1:72 Dragon Armor Collector Series" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made plastic models of military vehicles. Dragon Armor tanks require no glueing or painting. Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from the box and is 100% true to scale... these don't look like model tanks, they look like tanks!. Color, camouflage and unit markings are carefully researched for Maximum authenticity, marking the difference between and authentic scale model tank and a "toy" tank.
Dragon Models "1:72 Dragon Armor Collector Series" display model vehicles feature:
- Molded plastic construction (some releases include diecast metal components).
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks and detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Clear acrylic display case to protect model.
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