Miniart 72120 - 1:72 StuH 42 Ausf. G Late Production

German StuH 42 Ausf. G Late Production – 1:72 scale plastic model by MiniArt

The MiniArt 72120 kit depicts the late-production variant of the Sturmhaubitze 42 Ausf. G, a German World War II self-propelled howitzer based on the StuG III chassis. Designed to provide direct fire support to infantry units, the StuH 42 was equipped with the 105 mm leFH 18/2 howitzer, making it effective against fortified positions and enemy infantry concentrations.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Manufacturer: MiniArt
• Skill level: intermediate
• Version: Late Production
• Material: plastic

Note: Glue, paints and modeling tools are not included.

About the kit:

This highly detailed kit accurately represents the late-war StuH 42 variant, featuring revised upper hull, cast mantlet, simplified commander’s cupola and side armour skirts (Schürzen). The model includes finely detailed suspension, road wheels and realistic tracks. Decals are provided for several Wehrmacht vehicles used in 1944–1945. Despite its small scale, the kit maintains exceptional fidelity to the original design, characteristic of MiniArt’s precision engineering.

Recommended tools:

• Model knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding sticks
• Brushes of various sizes
• Plastic cement
• Model paints in late-war German camouflage colours

About the StuH 42 Ausf. G:

The Sturmhaubitze 42 was developed as a close-support version of the StuG III, replacing the 75 mm gun with a 105 mm howitzer. The late-production G variant incorporated thicker armour, a cast gun mantlet and simplified construction for faster manufacturing. It saw extensive service on all fronts during 1944–1945, particularly on the Eastern Front, where it was valued for its destructive firepower and reliability. Although production numbers were limited, the Stu