Review by Terry Ashley
The book is entirely in colour and is broken in to the following chapters;
Introduction (pages 2 to 3)
This gives a brief introduction to the book and what to expect in the coming
pages.
Materials and Tools (pages 4 to 7)
This deals with the events leading to the creation of the Stug type and also
includes colour plates with every emblem for the many units that used the
Stug III during WWII.
Body Language, Expressions and Character (pages 8 to 13)
Using many wartime photos this section chronicles the development of the StuG
III from the Ausf.A through to the Ausf.G as well as the many variations
on each type.
Ring Mail, Creases and Folds (pages 14 to 21)
Using numerous colour side profile illustrations the development of the vehicle
camouflage is described and also includes a colour chart with all the major
RAL 840R used during WWII shown giving the colour name and RAL number.
Sculpting a Figure (pages 22 to 35)
The uniforms worn by StuG crews is detailed in this section with a few wartime
photos as well as colour illustrations of the rank insignia worn with a preserved
uniform worn on a live ‘model’ which gives excellent details
of the colours and uniform details.
Converting and Sculpting a 90mm mounted figure (pages 36 to 41)
This section explains the different painting techniques used in the building
of the various models to follow as well as a detailed step by step illustrated
guide on painting a typical crew figure.
Vignettes and Dioramas (pages 42 to 53)
By Andrés M. Bernal Martínez (pages 44 to 51)
The Dragon StuG III Ausf.A (kit 9031) with the inclusion of ABER etched
sets,
Friulmodel tracks and Jordi Rubio barrel plus additional detail
items.
Figure Gallery (pages 54 to 64)
By Joaquín García Gázquez (pages 96 to 104)
The Tamiya Sturmgeschütz III Ausf.G Frühe version (kit 35197) plus
ABER etched parts, Friulmodel tracks and additional items from Elefant and
Hornet.
Conclusion:
Overall an excellent publication with comprehensive history, unit information,
camouflage schemes as well as the well finished and detailed models that
will provide many useful tips for building your own models.
If you are interested in the StuG III then this book will prove invaluable
and a must have reference.
Highly recommended.
euromodelismo books are distrubuted in the UK by Historex Agents, while the North American Edition "Armor Models" is distributed by Squadron Mail Order as well as from good hobby shops.
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