{"product_id":"53200-panzer-art-re35-055-stug-iii-saukopf-mantlet-with-canvas-cover-135","title":"Panzer Art RE35-055 StuG III « Saukopf » mantelet avec housse en toile 1\/35","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003ePanzer Art RE35-055 StuG III “Saukopf” mantlet with canvas cover 1\/35 – Resin gun mantlet cover with canvas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003ePanzer Art RE35-055 StuG III “Saukopf” mantlet with canvas cover 1\/35\u003c\/strong\u003e upgrade set is a high-quality modeling accessory, designed for accurate reproduction of historical details of the German StuG III assault gun in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/35\u003c\/strong\u003e scale. This product allows you to replace the standard plastic mantlet of the base model kit with a resin, incredibly realistic replica of the “Saukopf” gun mantlet featuring a characteristic canvas cover. This is an excellent choice for modelers who wish to maximize the realism of their model.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eIntended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upgrade element dedicated for StuG III models, most commonly used as a replacement gun mantlet in kits from brands such as Dragon, Tamiya, or Zvezda (1\/35 scale).\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCountry of service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany; every StuG III was used by Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS units during World War II.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II, especially the years 1943–1945, during vehicle upgrades in response to the increasing threat of Allied anti-tank weapons.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eHistorical description:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Saukopfblende,” the so-called “pig's snout,” is a distinctive gun mantlet that appeared on late versions of the StuG III Ausf. G. It protected the crew from enemy fire and improved the vehicle’s ballistics. Canvas covers protected the mechanisms from dust and moisture, and were especially used on the Eastern Front as well as in the Western campaigns of 1944–45.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality polyurethane resin with exceptionally crisp detail and fabric texture rendering, as well as traces of wear that are unattainable in plastic kits.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSet contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete gun mantlet with faithfully reproduced folds of the cover and mounting details, intended for self-assembly and painting with modeling paints.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin model, detail-up set for plastic models in 1\/35 scale.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eAssembly difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\/5 – The set requires experience working with resin and precise fit to the base model, but the assembly itself is not technically difficult.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly recommended for all modelers who appreciate historical accuracy, fine detail, and seek a way to distinguish their German StuG III. A must-have for diorama creators, World War II battle reenactment enthusiasts, and AFV collectors demanding museum-quality standards.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    By choosing the \u003cstrong\u003ePanzer Art RE35-055 StuG III “Saukopf”\u003c\/strong\u003e with canvas cover, you are opting for the highest level of detail, durability, and historical accuracy. With this set, your StuG III replica will gain outstanding realism and unique character compared to models of other generations.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Panzer Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723106963790,"sku":"PANRE35-055","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/da0225ed5027bc7aa59a60357f26d4a7.jpg?v=1755552520","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/53200-panzer-art-re35-055-stug-iii-saukopf-mantlet-with-canvas-cover-135","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}