Miniart 1/35 Sd.Kfz.234/3 Stummel Late (53046)

Today's review ill be dedicated to Miniart 1/35 Sd.Kfz.234/3 Stummel Late (53046). Fresh release brings yet another version of the 8-wheeler in popular scale. I reviewed the previous versions before, so it will be interesting to see what is offered here. Note that kit comes as the package without interior, what might be more attractive for some modelers. There are still some internals to work on, but we will talk more about it when looking at the parts. Overall packaging is typical for this brand, and all parts are sealed into one plastic bag. Let's open them all and take a closer look together.

By the way, here you can read review with Puma vehicle set in the same scale.
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Watch this video-review where I show all parts even closer.

First frame is universal, as it was in the previous releases as well. Spare wheel is given in two versions, so you will have to decide on this.

Hull should be glued out of separate panels. Here you can see parts for the lower section and also interior of this vehicle.

Plastic wheels is a feature which is nice to see in such kit. In my opinion those elements will look better on the finished model.

Fighting compartment will be nicely detailed even though this is an interior-less version. It might be also a good idea to get some figurines for the build.

Suspension parts are provided on several frames. Assembly will take some time, but final result should be worth it.

All hatches are separate on this kit, what might be handy for some ideas. Jerry cans come as standard bonus.

Top hull section is molded as one-piece part, what should help with the speed of assembly and overall quality.

Last sprue is dedicated to turret parts which should be glued panel-by-panel.

Unpainted PE Fret is also supplied in the box. Yes, you will have to replicate jerry can holders with those thin straps.

Clear frame is packed into separate plastic bag. Molding quality looks great, but there are no masks included in this kit.

Decals are printed in Cartograf, so you don't have to worry about any quality issues. All markings can be seen on the photo below.

Assembly manual is typical for this brand. I show all pages in the video-review.

New set should be already available for purchase. In my opinion it is a great choice for modelers who would like to build something different from the tanks we are used to see in this size. Overall quality looks fine, but this is more of a choice for professionals with some experience. Amount of small parts here will require some skills from you, so be ready.

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