{"product_id":"dragon-models-6620-1-35-stug-iii-f-8-early-production-smartkit-model-kit","title":"Dragon Models 6620 1\/35 StuG. III F\/8 Early Production (SmartKit) Model Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDragon Models 6620 1\/35 StuG. III F\/8 Early Production (SmartKit)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sturmgeschutz III (StuG.III) has the distinction of being Germany’s most widely produced AFV of WWII, with 10,619 eventually manufactured. 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\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\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStuG.III F.8 rendered w\/excellent detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGun sight protective guard has both plastic and photo-etched options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched guard is pre-formed for easy assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadio set w\/new housing cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate front hull w\/bolt details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver's vision port w\/crystal part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver's vision port armor w\/delicate weld seams for Early Production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled spare wheel rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled muzzle brake for optional assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGun sight and hand wheels are included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete gun mount is represented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGun breech and recoil guard are fully reproduced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecoil and recuperator cylinders are accurately presented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide-molded mantlet w\/realistic welds seams and internal surface detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChamfer in lower part of manlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled fighting-compartment roof w\/turret cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled multi-directional slide-molded superstructure w\/bolt detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled slide-molded engine deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper hull is easily assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled multi-piece upper hull for maximum detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled fenders w\/details on the top and bottom surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew fender support is produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower-hull sides come w\/full details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully detailed hull-bottom weld seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew pattern of bottom hull is represented w\/details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece side-molded lower hull w\/new drain hatch details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFighting-compartment hatches can be assembled open\/closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInjection-molded OVM w\/clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-intake covers w\/mounts are accurately reproduced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe engine deck cover is realistically presented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMP40 w\/photo etched straps available for enhancing fighting-compartment interior details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate interior details including the hooks on 2 sides of the compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir deflector accurately represented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched mesh is included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooling-air intakes are slide molded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched air-intake grills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne piece DS tracks w\/defined detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad wheels w\/accurate details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal-drive housing covers are separate parts for maximum detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate sprocket wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdler wheel w\/multi photo-photo-etched parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed track tension adjuster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dragon Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51552319668437,"sku":"DML6620","price":77.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/dragon-models-6620-1-35-stug-iii-f-8-early-production-smartkit-model-kit.jpg?v=1749324848","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/dragon-models-6620-1-35-stug-iii-f-8-early-production-smartkit-model-kit","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}