{"product_id":"dragon-models-6612-1-35-sd-kfz-167-stug-iv-late-production-smartkit-model-kit","title":"Dragon Models 6612 1\/35 Sd.Kfz.167 StuG.IV Late Production (SmartKit) Model Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDragon Models 6612 1\/35 Sd.Kfz.167 StuG.IV Late Production (SmartKit)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sturmgeschütz IV (also known as Sd.Kfz.167) was an assault gun produced in the fashion of the StuG.III. However, as its name suggests, it was based on the hull of the ubiquitous Panzer IV tank rather than the Panzer III. This came about because Alkett (a manufacturer of the StuG.III) was bombed in November 1943, so in an effort to increase assault gun production, 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 it 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\u003cp\u003eDragon has already introduced 1\/35 scale plastic Smart Kits depicting Early Production variants of this tank destroyer. Now comes the much anticipated Late Production type. It is accurately tooled and detailed with correct characteristics such as a new lower hull that fits the simplified idler mount, brand new Magic Track, a new roof armor and traveling lock. Other components are borrowed from Dragon’s previous Panzer\/StuG kits. These include the highly detailed 7.5cm StuK40 gun with its breech and mount, separate metal armor skirt plates, late-style exhaust mufflers plus convenient Magic Tracks. This kit is a fine combination of engineering quality and time-saving convenience!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled travel lock assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled StuG.IV Late Production fighting compartment authentically reproduced w\/extra armor protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled roof armor w\/accurate weld seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled Magic Tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-skirt armor plates can be installed separately\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-skirt armor plates produced in metal for scale thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmor brackets realistically detailed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic lower hull made by 2-directional slide mold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolts and rivets delicately represented on hull bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplified idler mount produced specially for StuG.IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-to-assemble upper hull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-part upper hull offers maximum detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFighting-compartment armor w\/accurate weld seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional rain guard on fighting compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-directional slide-molded superstructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadio set and seat included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGun mantlet rendered w\/realistic cast texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCannon can be elevated up\/down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece gun barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional slide-molded muzzle brakes can be fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGun breech and recoil guard fully reproduced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGun sight and hand wheels w\/delicate detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecoil and recuperator cylinders accurately represented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed rear hull w\/mufflers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew heads finely reproduced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine hatches can be assembled open\/closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched parts for engine-deck exhaust grill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide-molded engine deck w\/bolt details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver's hatch w\/interior detail can be assembled open\/closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommander's hatch w\/interior details can be assembled open\/closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHatches can be assembled open\/closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMG shield accurately reproduced w\/bolt details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic-looking MG34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional butt stock included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes fuel tank filler mouths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide-molded periscopes for commander's cupola made from clear parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFenders w\/tread pattern on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo types of front fender segments provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare-track rack on glacis plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuct flaps reproduced w\/photo-etched parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed idler wheels w\/cast texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched parts for idlers to accurately represent undercut detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad wheels, sprockets, idlers and return rollers authentically reproduced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dragon Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51552319701205,"sku":"DML6612","price":88.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/dragon-models-6612-1-35-sd-kfz-167-stug-iv-late-production-smartkit-model-kit.jpg?v=1749325176","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/dragon-models-6612-1-35-sd-kfz-167-stug-iv-late-production-smartkit-model-kit","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}