Dragon Models 1:72 Armor Collector Series 60069
Krupp Sd.Kfz.167 StuG IV Display Model
German Army StuG Brigade 912, Courland, France, 1944 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Krupp Sd.Kfz.167 StuG IV | | 3.25" | | 1.75" |
Sturmgeschütz is a German word for "assault gun", abbreviated StuG. They were widely as fire support to infantry, panzer and panzergrenadier units. The vehicle was essentially a tank chassis with a gun, usually a long-barreled 75mm, mounted on it. Due to it not having the gun mounted in a turret, it afforded the crew more space but limited the traverse of the gun, requiring the whole vehicle to turn to aim at a target most of the time. Throughout World War II, especially later in the war, Germany produced more assault guns than tanks, because they were cheaper and quicker to produce due to the lack of a need to put in a revolving turret and the complex machinery, and were almost as effective as tanks. They also provided a use for obsolete tank chassis, most assault guns being mounted on Panzer III and Panzer IV chassis, producing the StuG III and StuG IV, respectively.
The StuG IV is a slightly modified Sturmgeschütz III superstructure mounted on a Panzer IV chassis. Around 1100 were built starting in 1943. The StuG IV was known as a very effective tank killers, especially on the Eastern Front.
The StuG IV was a German assault gun used in WWII. The StuG IV was a StuG III superstructure mounted on a Panzer IV chassis and was armed with a 75mm Pak 39 L/48 as the main canon. The StuG IV was produced because of the shortage of 75 Pak 42 L/70 for the Jagdpanzer IV and because the main factory that produced StuG IIIs was bombed. The StuG IV's production began in late 1943 and served with great success alongside the StuG III. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Dragon's 1:72 scale StuG IV is constructed almost entirely from plastic, which allows for the greatest possible detail. This model is finely crafted, with two periscopes rising from the gunner's sight and from a small fixed-open top hatch on the commander's hatch. There is a separately-applied 7.62mm machine gun above the loader's hatch, and separately-attached spare track and road wheels. The sides of the hull feature battlefield equipment and tools, and there is an elevating 75mm cannon with a delicate muzzle break. Maintenance hatches, leaf-spring suspension and rivets can be clearly seen on the underside.
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The Dragon Models "1:72 Dragon Armor Collector Series" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made plastic models of military vehicles. Dragon Armor tanks require no glueing or painting. Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from the box and is 100% true to scale... these don't look like model tanks, they look like tanks!. Color, camouflage and unit markings are carefully researched for Maximum authenticity, marking the difference between and authentic scale model tank and a "toy" tank.
Dragon Models "1:72 Dragon Armor Collector Series" display model vehicles feature:
- Molded plastic construction (some releases include diecast metal components).
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks and detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Clear acrylic display case to protect model.
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