Takom/Blitz 1/35 StuG III Storage & Equipment Set

Kit No. 03.01.8018 / Takom 8018

Takom 1/35 StuG III Storage & Equipment Set

German armored vehicles operating on the Eastern Front and in Western Europe frequently carried enormous amounts of external equipment and improvised field stowage. Crews loaded assault guns and tanks with fuel cans, tarps, crates, ration containers, spare parts, tow equipment, and personal gear to improve operational endurance during long campaigns. The StuG III in particular became famous for heavily cluttered field modifications and overloaded rear stowage racks late in the war.

Takom’s 1/35 StuG III Storage & Equipment Set provides a wide assortment of realistic stowage items specifically designed for StuG III assault guns, though builders frequently use the parts on Panthers, Panzer IVs, Tigers, halftracks, trucks, and diorama scenes as well. The set includes crates, fuel drums, jerry cans, helmets, sacks, tarps, buckets, tow cable hardware, and rear stowage rack components.

Builder & Reviewer Feedback

Builders consistently praise the set for:

• Excellent versatility

• Sharp molding quality

• Realistic tarp textures

• Useful variety of accessories

• Outstanding value

• Excellent weathering opportunities

• Compatibility with many German vehicles

AMPS reviewer Michael Reeves described the set as:

The same review praised:

• Convincing tarp folds

• Subtle wood grain detail

• Useful assortment of crates and cans

• Good detail on buckets and helmets

• Helpful PE bucket handles

Missing-Lynx’s first-look review highlighted:

• “excellent detail”

• “convincing textures and drape”

• versatile use across multiple StuG variants

Modelers frequently mention:

• Excellent realism boost for otherwise plain armor builds

• Great compatibility with Eastern Front weathering

• Strong use in abandoned vehicle or repair scenes

• Useful leftover parts for multiple projects

• Easy integration into existing builds

Builders also commonly note:

• Some delicate crate parts require careful handling

• No decals/stencils included for cans or crates

• Smaller PE handles can be fiddly

• Some assemblies benefit from slow, careful alignment

AMPS specifically noted:

Despite that, most armor builders strongly recommend the set because:

• It dramatically improves realism

• The accessories are highly reusable

• The detail level is excellent for the price

• It works on almost any German WWII vehicle

Recommended Skill Level

Intermediate

Features

• 1/35 scale German armored vehicle stowage

• Designed for StuG III assault guns

• Crates, tarps, jerry cans, and barrels included

• Fuel and oil containers

• Helmets, sacks, and field equipment

• PE bucket handles included

• Rear stowage rack components

• Compatible with many German WWII vehicles

Recommended Aftermarket

Paint Suggestions

• Dunkelgelb (Dark Yellow)

• Panzer Gray fuel cans

• Red oxide primer crates

• Dusty canvas tarp effects

• Rusted steel drums

• Matte operational finish recommended

Builders frequently recommend:

• Heavy dust weathering

• Oil staining around fuel cans

• Chipped crate edges

• Mud splatter on lower stowage

• Canvas fading and grime buildup

Store Recommendation

An excellent accessory upgrade set that instantly improves the realism and battlefield appearance of German WWII armor builds. Ideal for StuG III modelers, Eastern Front diorama builders, and anyone wanting to add authentic operational clutter to German armored vehicles.