A few (not quite in focus)pics of a generic early Tamiya StuG III, late in the war. The concrete applique is from Bagheera who came out with them after the kit was released. Someone gave them to me for free and I decided to use them after seeing a pic of a StuG with such, destroyed in the Battle of Lake Balaton. The oil barrel has an Aber PE fuel drum cover. I used Hauler PE for finer detailing. The Squadron/Signal Walkaround Sturmgeschutz Ausf G was my main reference source.

I'm considering building one of these as a StuH 42. How'd the kit go together? I'm usually a US armor modeler, but with a number of original German pieces coming to Ft. Sill in the coming months (plus the ones we have), I'm getting tempted to build a few. I've always liked the StuG, so the StuH 42 is a logical starting point!

Jon

As is, the kit is fine. I have no recollection of any problems. Of course it is trickier using PE. Hauler makes a general PE set as well as separate grills, schurzen and rear stowage frame. There are metal barrels available, too. Since you like to do US vehicles, treat yourself to a StuG and use it as a background piece on a diorama.
cheers,
Glenn