Restock: StuG III Ausf. F
Special Offer:
Buy the StuG III Ausf. F through November 21st and get free shipping on your entire order*
*Within the USA free shipping means delivery by the United States Postal Service using First Class Mail (packages up to 8 ounces) and Priority Mail (packages over 8 ounces). Select Countries: Free Economy Mail delivery (4-8 weeks) is also being offered to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Luxemburg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.
About the StuG III:
The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) is a direct-fire infantry support vehicle used by the German army in World War II. It was the result of lessons learned in the First World War. The Germans saw the need for pinpoint artillery fire to break up enemy strong points such as machine gun nests and fortifications encountered by advancing infantry.
The first prototype Stürmgeschutz vehicles were manufactured in 1937, based on the hulls of the newly-designed Panzer III chassis. Early marks of the StuG III (Ausf A-D) featured a 7.5cm short-barrel howitzer mounted in a low casement rather than a tank-like turret. The vehicles were quickly put into full production. The first Stürmartillerie battalions were formed from troops taken from regular army artillery units.
The StuG III first saw action during the invasion of Poland in 1939 and would continue service throughout the war. It became the most widely produced armored vehicle used by the Wehrmacht and saw several upgrades and improvements.
When more heavily armored Russian tanks were encountered, such as the T-34 and KV-1, a long barrel, high velocity gun was introduced starting with Ausf F series in 1942. From this point onwards, the StuG III’s role increasingly shifted from assault artillery to that of a tank destroyer.
Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:
The StuG III is one of the most popular Brickmania models, but this is the very first time we have offered Ausf F variant as part of our Stalingrad series of kits. This variant of the StuG III also appeared in North Africa, Italian campaigns, and the Western Front. This Brickmania model kit is made from genuine unused LEGO bricks, articulated Brickmania Track Links™, a custom pad-printed Wehrmacht minifig with BrickArms helmet, and full-color, professionally printed building instructions.
The StuG III Kit has the following features:
- Elevating main gun assembly
- Opening commander’s hatches on the turret
- Full articulated treads built with Brickmania’s Track Links™
- Brickmania’s exclusive custom pad-printed Wehrmacht minifig
- Sturdy construction means lots of play possibilities
- 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
- Includes 542 genuine new-condition LEGO bricks, Brickmania Track Links™ and BrickArms elements
- Comes with a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
- Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years experience with LEGO is recommended)
All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition LEGO bricks and this one includes compatible accessories by BrickArms. This model comes disassembled,includes complete full color printed building instructions, a signed certificate of authenticity and comes packaged in a sealed box.
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