Sturmgeschutz III was originally designed as an assault weapon, but as war progressed it became more of a defensive one. It evolved into an assault gun and tank destroyer in one. Its main role was to providing anti-tank support to the units in its area of operation. Ausf A was followed by improved Ausf B, C, D and E, all armed with short 75mm StuK 37 L/24 gun. All versions featured number of modifications specific to vehicles that followed them in production. Last Ausf E was produced in March of 1942. Total of 822 Ausf A, B, C, D and Es was produced by Alkett and their official designation was Gepanzerter Selbstfahrlafette fur Sturmgeschutz 7.5cm Kanone Ausf A-E / Sd.Kfz.142. Early Stugs remained in active service until mid 1943._x000D_
Item No 07258_x000D_
Item Name German Sturmgeschütz III Ausf. E_x000D_
Bar Code 9580208072586_x000D_
Scale 1:72_x000D_
Item Type Static Armor_x000D_
Model Brief Length:75.7 mm Width:41.1 mm Height:27.6 mm_x000D_
Total Parts 82pcs_x000D_
Metal Parts n/a_x000D_
Photo Etched Parts n/a_x000D_
Film Parts n/a_x000D_
Resin Parts n/a_x000D_
Total Sprues 4 sprues, lower hull, 2 strip rubber tracks_x000D_
Paint Schemes German army in RLM 02 Gray monocolor camfoulage_x000D_
Released Date 2008-07_x000D_
More Features " Summary_x000D_
The kit consists of 80 parts in light grey plastic ,2 of full length vinyl tracks_x000D_
Chassis_x000D_
-2-directional slide-moulded lower hull with"
