Scale: 1/35
There are more new releases from Ukraine’s premier model manufacturer to herald the start of 2023. Ukraine’s people will be hoping for good news this year and modellers can do their bit by supporting Ukrainian model companies large and small. MiniArt released their first 1/35-scale StuG III Ausf. G kit back in 2021 and now have six different versions, with and without interiors, in their catalogue. They have just released some built-up photos of their latest release, StuG III Ausf. G March 1943 Alkett Prod. - Interior Kit (with Winter Tracks) (ref. 35367). This is probably the most comprehensive kit to date with the inclusion of a full fighting compartment, driver’s station, transmission and engine. The kit also includes individual Winterketten tracks. Markings are provided for two ‘Das Reich’ guns and an unidentified unit from the Eastern Front in the winter of 1943/44. Virtually the same kit is available without the interior as StuG III Ausf. G Feb 1943 Alkett Prod. With Winterketten (ref. 35362) for those who want a quicker build and don’t need to assemble a full interior. This contains markings for four Heer StuG battalions in the spring of 1943.