German StuG III Ausf. B Gray (387.323)
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| Article Number | 387.323 |
| Product Release Year | 2017 |
| Scale | 1:87 HO Scale |
| Build Type | Ready-Made |
| Dimensions | L: 2.5 in · W: 1.3 in · H: 1.1 in |
| Historical & Vehicle Details | |
| Country | Germany |
| Military Branch | German Armed Forces (Wehrmacht) |
| Era | World War II |
| Vehicle Type | Assault Gun |
| Vehicle Family | StuG III |
| Paint Scheme | German Gray |
Model Overview
This ready-made Artitec model reproduces a German Wehrmacht StuG III Ausf. B assault gun in a heavily weathered German Gray finish. Its low, turretless profile features a compact fixed superstructure, sharply angled armor, and the short-barreled 7.5 cm StuK 37 L/24 gun used by early StuG III variants. Open roof hatches, observation fittings, a tall radio antenna, and the distinctive armored gun mounting capture the purposeful appearance of this early infantry-support vehicle.
Fine exterior details include side-mounted pioneer tools, tow cables, equipment containers, spare road wheels, and a rear deck crowded with tarpaulins and bundled field gear. Spare track sections are carried across the front hull and rear stowage rack. The Panzer III-derived running gear includes six road wheels on each side, three return rollers, front drive sprockets, rear idlers, and finely reproduced tracks. White German crosses contrast with the dark gray finish, while dust, grime, worn edges, track discoloration, and restrained rust create a convincing field-used appearance.
- Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model
- German Wehrmacht StuG III Ausf. B early-war assault gun.
- Short-barreled 7.5 cm StuK 37 L/24 gun developed for direct infantry support.
- Low turretless superstructure with sharply angled armor and compact gun mounting.
- Open roof hatches, observation fittings, and a tall radio antenna.
- Panzer III-derived running gear with six road wheels and three return rollers on each side.
- Side-mounted pioneer tools, tow cables, equipment containers, and spare road wheels.
- Rear deck loaded with tarpaulins, packs, and additional field equipment.
- Spare track sections mounted across the front hull and rear stowage rack.
- German crosses and a weathered German Gray finish with realistic dust, grime, track wear, and restrained rust.
- Ideal for World War II, early-war Wehrmacht, infantry-support, assault-gun, military collection, HO-scale layout, and diorama scenes.
Vehicle History
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