This was one of the first German self-propelled guns of the war coming into line and saw limited action in France 1940. Later it was well known for the different variants, becoming a workhorse of the Wermacht as the conflict extended over time.
The type D was built on the Panzer III chassis and its main weapon was the 75mm infantry gun.
This is a 28mm resin Warlord model, easy to assemble (it has a mere half a dozen parts) and the detail is quite good despite not being a plastic model.
It has been painted with the typical Panzer Grey look of the era; I worked the weathering using a combination of MIG washes and pìgments (applied after the final varnish layer, otherwise the pigments would disappear). Markings belong to the 7th Panzer Division (Rommel's Ghost Division), although I'm not sure if any Stug saw service in that Division in 1940.
This entry will add 23 points to my Challenge score: 20 points for the vehicle and 3 points (half model) for the tank commander.
Brilliant work on this Stug. Love the weathering and the photography is great. Happy New Year
Love the Stug Great work
ReplyDeleteVery nice indeed Benito. Just like your paratrooper force last year, I really like and admire your focus an dhow you build up a specific force. Looking forward to further developments!
ReplyDeleteNice work Benito, very grimy and workman like looking stug.
ReplyDeleteThe StuG is a WW2 classic! Great work on this one Benito.
ReplyDeleteNice work, Benito :)
ReplyDeleteNice weathering and a great tank commander!
ReplyDeleteLovely looking stug! Classic AFV!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Fantastic and very inspiring - love the weathering.
ReplyDeleteFabulous job on this StuG, Bentio - an iconic vehicle of the period. This reminds me that I have to find one of these in 20mm for my collection...
ReplyDeleteSmashing weathering on a truly iconic vehicle
ReplyDeleteVery nice work! Looks almost real!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments! Again lots of inspiration from last year NickM's project
ReplyDeleteWow! That weathering is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWonderful job Benito, loving this latest project of yours.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I shall have to try these Mig products, then see to turn out wonderful,y
Very tasty indeed! Well done Benito. I love StuG's in general, but early StuG's I like the most.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work!
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