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Based on the chassis of the Panzer III, it was cheaper and faster to build since it did not have a rotating turret. Once German troops began encountering heavily armored Russian tanks, the StuG III Ausf.F was fitted with a longer 7.5cm gun. This marked its first true emergence as a tank destroyer rather than as an infantry support vehicle. The further modified Ausf.F\/8 was produced from September-December 1942, with 250 vehicles built. It was based on an improved hull from the Panzer III J\/L, and so it had thicker rear armor. It featured a 7.5cm StuK L\/48 main gun. The ‘8’ designation came about because it was the eighth update to the Panzer III hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo go nicely along with its previously released Late-Production model of the StuG.III Ausf.F\/8, Dragon has now launched a new 1\/35 scale kit of an Early-Production variant. It has all the appropriate features of an early type. For example, it has new parts representing the 30mm-thick armor that was welded on (rather than the bolted-on armor of the Late-Production vehicle). Similarly, the extra glacis plate armor is welded rather than bolted. Another change is the new road wheel rack fitted on both sides of the StuG.III F\/8 tank destroyer. It’s made from photo-etched metal. To reproduce the irregular shape of the roof, it’s assembled from several well-fitting parts. In fact, all the parts fit well thanks to Dragon’s famous engineering quality and accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51521886322955,"sku":"6620","price":53.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/dragon-hk-6620-stug-iii-ausf_-f8-early.jpg?v=1749144281"},{"product_id":"dragon-6755-1-35-stug-iii-ausf-g-early","title":"StuG III Ausf. 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The first low-rate production examples were manufactured by Alkett in October 1942, using chassis of StuG.III Ausf.E\/F vehicles fitted with a 10.5cm StuH.42 L\/28 howitzer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe latest offering from Dragon represents a stunning 1\/35 scale kit of an StuH.42 self-propelled howitzer based on a StuG.III Ausf.F chassis. This kit is cleverly based on Dragon’s highly sought-after StuG.III kits, but it incorporates completely new elements such as a retooled superstructure roof and fighting compartment. The front fenders are also brand new, and they are made from photo-etched metal to give maximum realism. Dragon’s StuG.III family in 1\/35 scale was already impressive enough, but the line-up has just gained even more firepower with this fine rendering of a StuH.42 Ausf.F with larger-caliber gun!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51521895727371,"sku":"6834","price":53.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/dragon-hk-6834-stuh-42-ausf_-e-f.jpg?v=1749144477"},{"product_id":"dragon-6992-1-35-sd-kfz-166-sturmpanzer-iv-brummbar-early","title":"Sd.Kfz. 166 Sturmpanzer IV Brummbär (early)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51521902510347,"sku":"6992","price":67.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/dragon-hk-6992-sd_kfz_-166-sturmpanzer-iv-brummbar-early.jpg?v=1749144538"},{"product_id":"dragon-6576-1-35-stug-iv-early-with-zimmerit","title":"StuG IV (early) with Zimmerit","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e\n- Newly tooled gun mantlet rendered w\/realistic cast texture surface detail\u003cbr\u003e\n- Brand new one-piece 40cm DS tracks for StuG.IV Early production\u003cbr\u003e\n- Zimmerit parrern on the front replicate the real vehicle\u003cbr\u003e\n- Zimmerit is injection molded w\/superior detail\u003cbr\u003e\n- Great detail on hull rear w\/photo-etched parts in options\u003cbr\u003e\n- Cannon can be elevated up\/down\u003cbr\u003e\n- One-piece gun barrel\u003cbr\u003e\n- Slide-molded muzzle brake\u003cbr\u003e\n- Side-skirt armor produced in metal for scale thickness\u003cbr\u003e\n- Armor brackets realistically detailed\u003cbr\u003e\n- Roof armor w\/accurate weld seams\u003cbr\u003e\n- Screw heads finely reproduced\u003cbr\u003e\n- Multi-directional slide-molded superstructure\u003cbr\u003e\n- Slide-molded engine deck w\/bolt detail\u003cbr\u003e\n- Driver's hatch w\/interior detail can be assembled open\/closed\u003cbr\u003e\n- Spare-track rack on frontal armor of lower hull\u003cbr\u003e\n- 2-directional slide-molded lower hull w\/zimmerit on both sides\u003cbr\u003e\n- Commander's hatch w\/interior details can be assembled open\/closed\u003cbr\u003e\n- Engine hatches can be assembled open\/closed\u003cbr\u003e\n- Photo-etched parts for engine-deck exhaust grill\u003cbr\u003e\n- Detailed idler wheels w\/cast texture\u003cbr\u003e\n- Phoot-etched parts for idlers to accurately represent undercut detail\u003cbr\u003e\n- Road wheels, sprockets, idlers and return rollers authentically reproduced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDragon is launching a brand new 1\/35 scale rendition of a StuG.IV. The Sturmgeschutz IV (also known as Sd.Kfz.167) was an assault gun in the mold of the StuG.III. As its name suggests, it was based on the hull of the ubiquitous Panzer IV tank. Alkett, a manufacturer of the StuG.III, was bombed in November 1943, so in an effort to increase the production of assault guns, Krupp installed slightly modified StuG.III superstructures on the chassis of the Panzer IV. After production was approved on 6 December 1943, Krupp proceeded to build 1,108 StuG.IV vehicles between December 1943 and May 1945. While this number was far less than the StuG.III, Krupp did ensure continuity of assault gun production. Crewed by four men, it proved to be an effective tank hunter platform. The StuG.IV weighed 23 tonnes and was armed with a 7.5cm StuK40 L\/48 gun. The main armament was supplemented by an MG34 mounted on the superstructure roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new 1\/35 plastic kit depicts an Early Production variant of this tank destroyer. Based on the previously issued Item No. 6420, it is accurately tooled and detailed. What makes this item remarkable is the inclusion of Zimmerit on the vehicle. This special paste was added to vehicle hulls to prevent magnetic mines from adhering. To properly render this Zimmerit coating, all the relevant parts such as the fighting compartment superstructure, glacis, hull sides and fenders have been retooled. The coating is finely rendered, and it will save modelers hours of numbing work trying to reproduce this texture themselves using putty. This kit thus comes with a fine combination of engineering quality and time-saving convenience!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52885765816587,"sku":"6576","price":53.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/6576box2026_1400x_b4f550f3-4711-42a0-bd9a-320b172e7170.jpg?v=1770546825"}],"url":"https:\/\/anglia-models.com\/fr\/collections\/dragon-1-35-assault-gun-ww2.oembed","provider":"Anglia Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}