Panzer III Ausf. G (DAK version)
The ‘114’ Pz. III from 5 Leichter Div. and it was depicted as the box art of Dragon 9032.
A team of Pz. III from 5 Kp. of 15 Pz. Div..
The one in the front was a Pz. III G, while the second Pz. III in line was a type H.
The one in the front was a Pz. III G, while the second Pz. III in line was a type H.
The Pz. III G issued to 1 Kp. of 15 Pz. Div..
There was another possibility that the Pz. III in above picture was an initial/early production of type H, many of the early version Pz. III H still used the drive sprockets and idle wheels which applied on Pz. III E/F or G.
There was another possibility that the Pz. III in above picture was an initial/early production of type H, many of the early version Pz. III H still used the drive sprockets and idle wheels which applied on Pz. III E/F or G.
The wreck of Pz. III G from 15 Pz. Div., the tires of road wheels were burned to ashes.
Some destroyed Pz. III G’s of 15 Pz. Div.. The tactical NO. could be clearly seen on the right side of turret.
The wrecks of Pz. III G’s were inspected by British.
Interestingly, both the DAK palm tree and insignia of 15 Pz. Div. were printed on the left side of vision port.
The photo was probably taken during May to November of 1941.
Interestingly, both the DAK palm tree and insignia of 15 Pz. Div. were printed on the left side of vision port.
The photo was probably taken during May to November of 1941.
This Pz. III G from 5 Kp. was burned out, even the storage bin on turret was fully fell off.
Not far from these two Pz. III G, we can see a damaged Pz. III H (top right corner on photo).
Not far from these two Pz. III G, we can see a damaged Pz. III H (top right corner on photo).
Top coat: RAL8000 + Khaki
Track assembly was done.
Almost complete.
It was finished.
Just finish the small diorama this weekend.
The two figures were again from Tri-star.
Hozzászólások
18 12 February 2022, 18:21
J DThx, Villiers de Vos. As the original decal sheet (114 & white cross) was cracked up, I choose to build a Pz. III G of 15 Pz. Div..
13 February 2022, 06:48
Audrius Nhi.nice start. anyway are you going to leave that molding seam on the barrel?
14 February 2022, 07:16
J DHi, Audrius.
The plastic sprue of Dragon red box is not very friendly to me, some seam lines are not easy to remove. As you said the seam line on barrel, I have used the sandpaper to polish it multiple times, but it seemed that the line could not be fully removed. The dragon red box did not provide a complete gun barrel, instead they equally cut the barrel into two pieces, so modelers need to glue these two pieces of half barrel together. Moreover, the plastic was very crispy and easily to be cracked, so I could not sand them very hardly. Maybe I should replace the manlet and barrel by using some resin and metal components.
14 February 2022, 08:10
Audrius Nif you removed the seam and polished after, so this is just visual effect now. After the coat of prime most probably it will be gone. Of course if you have metal barrel , that would be best option. good luck with the build
14 February 2022, 08:44
J DHi, Audrius. I still prefer the metal barrel because it really looks amazing.
Unfortunately, many metal and resin products are unavailable in the market of mainland China.
Currently, I am trying to purchase the product of DEF (DM35107), but the seller tells me that the lead time is approximately 2 months after buyer places orders.
14 February 2022, 10:55
