Star Decals 35-869 German Tanks in Italy 2 1/35 is a high-quality set of water-slide decals, dedicated to modelers building German armored vehicles from the World War II era in 1/35 scale. The set includes detailed markings and painting schemes for popular vehicles: Sturmgeschütz III Ausf. G (StuG III G) and Sturmhaubitze 42 (StuH 42). The markings refer to vehicles serving in elite Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS units operating on the Italian front, such as: Stug.Brig. 242, Stug.Brig. 907, 3rd Panzer Grenadier Division, 16th Panzer Division, and Panzer Regiment Hermann Göring.

History and Uses of the Models

The decal set recreates vehicles used in intense battles on the Apennine Peninsula during 1943–1945, after Italy's capitulation and the Allied landings. These units stood out for their effectiveness in defensive actions and counterattacks, taking part in the battle of Monte Cassino and the fighting over the Gothic Line, among others. The realistic markings capture historical details of authentic vehicles that became part of the history of armored warfare in World War II.

Set Features

• Scale: 1/35 – compatible with most plastic model tanks and self-propelled guns.
• Historical period: World War II (Italian Front, 1943–1945).
• Country: Germany (Wehrmacht, Waffen-SS).
• Material: water-slide decals printed on thin, flexible high-resolution transfer paper.
• Set includes: decal set, precise placement instructions, and suggested painting variants.
• Recommended for models from brands such as Tamiya, Dragon, Zvezda, Italeri, Academy, and others.
• Category: Modeling accessories, water-slide decals.

Who is it for?

This set is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who want to enrich their work with historically accurate markings and details. Especially appreciated by enthusiasts of Italian Front vehicle reconstructions and collectors of World War II-themed dioramas. Also excellent for historical modelers and fans of German armored technology.

Difficulty Level: 2/5

The application of the decals is simple; the detailed instructions and excellent print quality ensure easy and effective assembly even for less experienced modelers.