The Original:

Name SdKfz 142/2 Sturmhaubitze 42, middle version (May 1944)
Type Assault Gun Built by Alkett
Crew 4 Men Length 6.14 m
Capacity 265 PS Width 2.95 m
Weight 24 t Height 2.16 m
Speed 40 km/h
Maximum Armor Front Side Rear Top
Turret 50 + 30 mm 30 mm 30 mm 17 mm
Hull 50 + 30 mm 30 mm 50 mm 16 mm
Armament 1 x 10.5 cm StuH 42 L/28 (36 Rounds)
1 x 7.92 mm MG 34 (600 Rounds)
Numbers Built 1,211 from October 1942 to February 1945
Remarks The only difference between the Sturmhaubitze 42 and the Sturmgeschütz III was the main gun. All other changes during production were the same.
Manufacturer: Dragon 6454
Detail Sets: Aber 35A23 - Skirts
Friulmodel ATL-04 - Tracks
Armorscale B35-039 - Barrel and mantlet

Overview:

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Remarks:

Click on the thumbnail to open a new windowThe main difference to the base kit is the addition of the so-called "Saukopf-blende" [Pigs head mantlet], used from February 1944 on. Click on the thumbnail to open a new windowA minor change is visible in the red circle. From Aprill 1944 on the additional armor on the right side of the superstructure was welded on.
Click on the thumbnail to open a new windowTo strengthen the hangers of the skirts I soldered them . Click on the thumbnail to open a new windowThe Rails onto which the skirts are hanged were soldered also.

Details:

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The Model: