Dragon StuG III Ausf. F/8 Late Production--with a Twist

[wbill76]

Managed to get my latest project across the finish line. I'd been wanting to build Dragon's kit #6644, the StuG III F/8 Late Production w/Winterketten, for a while but really didn't want to do one in whitewash...and found the perfect 'odd ball' subject to fill the niche. Hardly any StuGs served in North Africa, but in January 1943 a small group of 6 F/8s were shipped over (only 4 made it, 2 were lost at sea) and formed StuG Battery 90 under the 10 Pz. Div. where they served until the capitulation in May 1943.



So here's my take on the subject, hope you enjoy!

[AchtungPanzer]

Looks very well - clean and classic execution, nice subtle weathering and wash . . Interesting story of thistype of "Stug". .I did not know about this fact . So far, I thought that they were not used in Africa. Now I'm wiser - Thanx for sharing Bill

[wbill76]

Thanks AP! I didn't know about them either until I stumbled across it in the Spielberger StuG & Variants book and it captured my imagination.

[KSmodeler]

Very nice. Nice subtle weathering.

[wbill76]

Very nice. Nice subtle weathering.

Thanks KS!

[mannloon]

Top shelf. Just perfect. This is what i aim to do.

[wbill76]

Top shelf. Just perfect. This is what i aim to do.

Thanks very much for your kind words.

[UKguyInUSA]

Beautiful finish on her, mate!

[wbill76]

Beautiful finish on her, mate!

Thank you sir! Love your sig quote btw.

[hansolo]

Looking great!
Love the story behind the build!

cheers

[alextheblue]

Like that a lot Bill, looks great. Love the colour and the weathering is superb, looks dusty and sandy - just right!!

[wbill76]

Thanks Han! It's always interesting to me when a little bit of history can be tied to a particular build.

Alex, thanks for the kind words as well. Africa subjects always provide some neat opportunities IMHO especially with the Tropen schemes.

[PaulAyrey]

Brilliant! A lovely piece.

[wbill76]

Thanks Paul! Glad you like how it turned out.