Voyager Model PEA321 WWII German StuG.IV Pivot-Mounting Swinging Type Hull Side Armour Skirts (For DRAGON) 1/35

The Voyager Model PEA321 upgrade set is intended for the 1/35 scale plastic model of the German self-propelled gun StuG.IV (in this case, produced by DRAGON). This product allows you to recreate the characteristic “Schürzen” side armor plates, mounted on pivoting hinges of the StuG. IV vehicles. It is an ideal set for modelers seeking both precision in detail and historical accuracy of their model with the real World War II vehicles.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Germany (Third Reich)
• Period of use: World War II, years 1943-1945
• Category: Upgrade set, photo-etched parts for plastic models
• Material: Highest quality thin steel and photo-etched brass, ideal for replicating thin and proportional armor plates

Historical description:
The Sturmgeschütz IV (StuG.IV) was a German tank destroyer, combining the superstructure of the StuG.III gun with the chassis of the Panzer IV tank. The “Schürzen” type side armor played a crucial protective role, shielding the sides of the vehicle against shaped charge projectiles, anti-tank grenades, and small-caliber fire. Originally used on all fronts of the European theater during World War II, in both eastern and western campaigns, they became an iconic feature of late-war German armored vehicles.

Set contents and advantages:
The set contains precisely photo-etched parts—a full set of hinges, mounts, and side armor plates, which can be installed in open or closed positions, according to their actual use on the original vehicle. The high quality of the components allows for much more accurate detailing than the basic plastic parts. The photo-etched sheets are thin, easy to work with and paint.

Recommendation:
The Voyager Model PEA321 set is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who want to enhance the realism and detail of their DRAGON StuG.IV model. We recommend it to demanding enthusiasts of historical dioramas and military model collectors.

• Level of assembly difficulty: 4/5 (requires precision and experience in working with and assembling photo-etched parts)

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