{"product_id":"54686-voyager-model-pea155-wwii-german-stugiv-quotthoma-shieldsquot-wire-mesh-schurzen","title":"Voyager Model PEA155 WWII German StuG.IV \"Thoma shields\" wire mesh schürzen (For DRAGON Kit) 1\/35","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVoyager Model PEA155 WWII German StuG.IV \"Thoma shields\" wire mesh schürzen (For DRAGON Kit) 1\/35\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Voyager Model PEA155 set is a high-quality detail upgrade dedicated to historical scale modeling enthusiasts, perfectly fitting the Dragon StuG.IV model in 1\/35 scale. The set allows you to recreate the famous \"Thoma shields\" – German wire mesh schürzen side skirts, which were a distinctive feature of the StuG.IV’s side protection in the final years of World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended for: plastic assembly model kits (Dragon StuG.IV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Thin photo-etched metal sheet, high-precision cut wire mesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet components: complete set of photo-etched wire mesh schürzen side skirts, small attachment parts, assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background and Usage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StuG IV, full name Sturmgeschütz IV, was a German tank destroyer and assault gun, used by the Wehrmacht during World War II (years 1943–1945). The introduction of \"Thoma shields\" was a response to the increasing threat of anti-tank weapons, particularly shaped-charge projectiles and PIATs used by the Allies on the Eastern and Western fronts. Examples of units using StuG.IVs with wire mesh shields include Panzergrenadier units and Waffen-SS formations during battles in Normandy and on the Russian front in 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose this set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly precise photo-etched parts enable the creation of ultra-realistic side skirts, far superior to standard plastic parts from the base kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamage resistance and finely detailed wire mesh provide an accurate representation of the scale and delicacy of the original \"Thoma shields\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe set is recommended for both advanced and intermediate modelers who wish to elevate the realism of their StuG.IV model to a higher level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of German armored vehicles from World War II, diorama builders, and upgrade kit collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Difficulty Level: 4\/5\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly requires precision and experience working with photo-etched parts. The set guarantees an exceptional final result and significantly increases the value of any Dragon series StuG.IV model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Voyager Model","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723184755022,"sku":"VOYPEA155","price":108.04,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/715f5bdc06a6e1c7005180c776c405ad.jpg?v=1755554148","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.pl\/en\/products\/54686-voyager-model-pea155-wwii-german-stugiv-quotthoma-shieldsquot-wire-mesh-schurzen","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}