StuH 42

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:

The main difference to the base kit is the addition of the so-called "Saukopf-blende" [Pigs head mantlet], used from February 1944 on.	A 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.
To strengthen the hangers of the skirts I soldered them .	The Rails onto which the skirts are hanged were soldered also.

Details:

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The Model: