StuG. III Ausf.G - Late War Remotely Operated Machine Gun

[Ray_W]

I am modelling the late war version of the StuG III with the remote loader/radio operator machine gun, but on this I have very little information. I will model the loader's hatch open and want to present the gun in its correct position. I assume it could be spun 360 degrees and positioned at 90 degrees to the forward position. Any detail would be greatly appreciated.  

 

I do have the old Squadron/Signal Walkaround on the StuG III Ausf.G which shows and discusses the remote MG but does not provide detailed information on its operation or a period image. In fact the images in the Squadron title is one of a Hetzer and the other I am not sure.

 

Hope you can assist.

 

Ray

[Lummox]

Hi Ray,

 

I believe that the Rundumsfeuer used on the Stug had pretty much the same set-up as that on the Hetzer.

 

It may be worth checking out this Hetzer site which has some information and pretty good photos: http://www.pzfahrer.net/hetzermgs.html

 

Cheers.

[Ray_W]

@Lummox

Excellent resource that answered my question. Thank you so much.

Ray

[Lummox]

12 hours ago, Ray_W said:

Thank you so much

 

No problem Ray. Just noticed that the caption of the last picture on the link states 'This base was actually stolen from a StuG.III', so I assume the things were interchangeable? 🤔

 

Paul.

[Ray_W]

11 hours ago, Lummox said:

so I assume the things were interchangeable

 

Hi Paul,

 

I expect so.

 

It seems that only one gun position was possible to open both loader hatches and that was rotated clockwise 90 degrees. Or possibly swing it a little either way to open one half at a time. Reading from the link it seemed quite an awkward affair. Anyway, my planned vignette is slightly more relaxed. 

 

 

 

Ray