Rye Field Model 5086 – 1/35 StuH42 & StuG.III Ausf.G Late Production

The Rye Field Model 5086 – StuH 42 & StuG III Ausf. G Late Production is a versatile 1/35-scale plastic model kit released in 2022, offering two late‑war variants on the trusted StuG III chassis: the faithful tank destroyer StuG III Ausf. G and the infantry support StuH 42 fitted with a 105 mm howitzer.

Kit Highlights

• Dual‑Vehicle Kit
• Includes parts to build either the 7.5 cm StuG III or 10.5 cm StuH 42, both representing late Ausf. G production vehicles.
• Historical Markings
• Offers six decal schemes: four late‑G StuG units (Eastern Hungary, Reichswald, Western Front, East Germany 1945) and two StuH 42 units from the Ardennes and Italian front.
• High‑Quality Parts
• Includes plastic sprues, photo‑etched details, and clear parts for vision blocks and lights.
• Late‑styled features such as redesigned mantlet, steel road wheels, and simplified exhaust shields are included.
• Workable Details
• The kit features torsion-bar suspension with movable bogies and link‑and‑length tracks, enabling realistic track sag and dynamic posing.
• Build Experience
• For many modelers, RFM’s kits strike an excellent balance—detailed and accurate without overwhelming complexity. Tracks demand care but are praised as “fun builds”.

Historical Context

The StuG III Ausf. G, Germany’s most-produced armored fighting vehicle, served extensively from 1942 to 1945 in infantry support and tank-destroyer roles. The StuH 42 variant, armed with a 105 mm howitzer, was used to provide direct fire support to infantry. Both types saw action across multiple late-war theaters.

Conclusion

The Rye Field Model 5086 offers outstanding value and historical versatility. With two vehicles in one box, movable tracks, crisp detail, and accurate late‑war configurations, it’s an engaging kit for modelers seeking a satisfying build and an eye-catching display. Plus, multiple marking choices enable rich variety on the shelf—strongly recommended for enthusiasts of German WWII armor.