Panzer III Ausf. G (DAK version)
The Pz. III ‘114’ 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 late version of Pz. III G (or maybe initial production of type H) as I realized the vehicle’s drive sprocket was thicker, first return roller was a little bit far from the second return roller, and a 30mm armor plate was mounted on front superstructure. The second Pz. III in line was definitely a type H.
The one in the front was a late version of Pz. III G (or maybe initial production of type H) as I realized the vehicle’s drive sprocket was thicker, first return roller was a little bit far from the second return roller, and a 30mm armor plate was mounted on front superstructure. The second Pz. III in line was definitely 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.
I believed engineers in frontline made some modifications on this vehicle. The vehicle should be an early production G due to the old style cupola and evenly distributed return rollers, however, an extra armored plate was mounted on front superstructure.
I believed engineers in frontline made some modifications on this vehicle. The vehicle should be an early production G due to the old style cupola and evenly distributed return rollers, however, an extra armored plate was mounted on front superstructure.
The wreck of early production Pz. III G. All features were significant, such as the early version cupola, evenly distributed return rollers.
Some destroyed Pz. III G’s of 15 Pz. Div.. The tactical NO. could be clearly seen on the right side of turret; no 30mm extra armor was mounted on the front plate.
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.
Done! Another one was finalized.
Commentaires
20 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
