Panzerkampfwagen I Ausf.B mit 7.5cm StuK 40 (Panzerjäger I B) (German)

Description

The Panzerkampfwagen I Ausf.B mit 7.5cm StuK 40, also known as Panzerjäger I B, was an extreme example of German battlefield improvisation. Based on the obsolete Panzer I Ausf.B light tank chassis, this conversion involved mounting the powerful 7.5cm StuK 40 gun—normally fitted to the StuG III assault gun—onto a drastically modified superstructure. The result was a compact but heavily armed tank destroyer, albeit with significant limitations.

The Panzer I chassis was never designed to handle such a large weapon, leading to cramped crew conditions, poor stability, and limited ammunition stowage. Armour protection remained minimal, and the open-topped fighting compartment left the crew vulnerable to small arms and shrapnel. Nevertheless, the StuK 40 offered formidable anti-tank capability, capable of defeating most Allied armour at medium ranges.

• Country/Army: German
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Original Designer: Wargaming 3D
• All models are produced under license with the original designer.
• These models are designed for modellers and collectors. They are not toys and are not suitable for children.
• Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. Additional finishing may be required during assembly.
• Finished colour of the product may vary from images shown due to material availability and differences in batches.
• Photos show 28mm models unless noted otherwise.
• All dimensions are complete with weapons unless otherwise stated.
• Other scales and dimensions may be available upon request.
• Models supplied at scales smaller than 20mm may be an alternative design more suitable for small scale prints. These may be sourced from a different designer to the one noted above and the model may differ in details such as lacking camo netting, stowage, having a chunkier weapon barrel, tracks etc.