Too much sag? I’m very undecided…. I feel like it’s borderline but just okay….
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That’s a bit personal mate! It happens when you hit a certain age! 
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Ref the kit’s sag, it does look a touch dramatic but only a touch.
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Looks REALALISTIC
I’d say that’s at the far end of acceptable by the platoon sergeant. I don’t see that much in period photos.
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IMHO it is way too much. I would go for half of that sag.
Picture of operational StuG standing still, no sag to be seen on a driving vehicle so only photos of stationary vehiclas can be used as references for track sag.
The German tankers were meticulous with their tracks. They checked for loose track bolts/pins whenever they had a chance, don’t want to throw a track in battle …
Track tension was also checked regularly, too much sag will throw a track at a bad moment.
Stug III being worked on
This is what I would say is the maximum sag:
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IMHO it’s asking for a thrown track. Take one link out and it would probably be a lot better — maybe even two?
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Just a bit to much … Crews would be on top of track maint as they know what a thrown track could lead to. Tightening a track only takes twenty minutes or so for a good crew so it wouldnt be an issue to get it done
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Too much,look at pics of the real thing,not pics of models,most are tighter.
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Google AI says “The amount of sag is typically between half and the full depth of the return roller.” As Anthony says most photos of 1:1 show a tighter track. I would agree most seem to show a much tighter track. If you have a photo your trying to match it would be interest to see to compare.
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Looks ok to me. As long as it’s standing still.
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Hey sag is sag .. just not when it’s the wife..
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For sure, most period photos don’t show as much sag as i’m showing, there’s one or two photo’s similar to the below, but that’s probably ore of an outlier.
I will see if I can remove a link to improve the look - these T-Rex tracks are pretty fragile though, so wish me luck removing a link!
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I’d take out two links. Then should be perfect.
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Your welcome,the pics tell the story.
Pics of Soviet JS-2’s show a little more sag,but not always,and not as much as most modelers show
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That Stug is look great! Very nice with many sweet details!
FWIW -
My understanding is the track guide tooth can go as low as half of the return roller but that is the absolute maximum. There might be an occasional exception but that’s one where the track tension needs adjustment ASAP, in my opinion.
Between the 1st return roller and the 2nd return roller:
If we chop the picture as shown below we can see the guide teeth are too low. They are about 2/3 to 3/4 the depth of the return roller.
This section has too much slack in my opinion.
Repeated for the 2nd & 3rd return roller, this section is passable. It has a lot of sag but there are pictures of it. Maybe not a lot etc. Probably needs adjustment soon etc.
To me for the sag up top, the front & rear below (sprocket & idler) appear pulled very tight.
If one doesn’t want to pull a link, it might be possible to cheat a slight bit of slack from between return roller #1 & #2 to there areas. That may or may not get #1 & #2 track sag to match #2 & #3 track sag.
Keeping that spaced exactly as desired will be pain until the track is tacked in place in my opinion.
I’d pull one link as previously mentioned by others and see if you like that look better.
I think that will be the money 
shot.
HTH
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Not all Heer Experten
Because I refuse to give in to the HORDS of “experten” that troll this site. I am posting my reply again, with more clarification.
There is HUGE difference between the vehicle being in MOTION and what the tracks look like, AND when the vehicle is paused.
I am including PHOTOGRAPHS that show this. Too many trolls assume that all pictures are of a PAUSED or halted vehicle. And yes, there is always leeway for any point/counterpoint. PICK YOUR
desired version and to hell with the “experten”
