{"product_id":"acd13522","title":"Academy 1\/35 German StuG IV Sd.Kfz. 167 Early Version Assault Gun Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAcademy 1\/35 German StuG IV Sd.Kfz. 167 Early Version Assault Gun Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecreate a distinctive German armored fighting vehicle from World War II with the \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy 1\/35 German StuG IV Sd.Kfz. 167 Early Version plastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. This detailed military armor model represents the Sturmgeschütz IV, a low-profile assault gun developed by combining the proven Panzer IV chassis with a fixed fighting compartment and powerful 7.5 cm anti-tank gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcademy's early-version StuG IV features a detailed suspension and running gear, a 7.5 cm StuK 40 L\/48 main gun, MG34 machine gun, positionable hatches, and flexible vinyl tracks. Four historical finishing options allow modelers to represent German assault guns serving on different fronts during the later stages of World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/35 scale German Sturmgeschütz IV Sd.Kfz. 167 Early Version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcademy manufacturer part number 13522\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Panzer IV-based chassis and lower hull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately represented fixed fighting compartment and low-profile casemate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed 7.5 cm StuK 40 L\/48 main gun with molded barrel and muzzle brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMG34 machine gun and associated exterior fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed road wheels, suspension components, and return rollers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible vinyl-style tank tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositionable crew hatches that can be assembled open or closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior equipment, tools, and towing cable material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide-molded components for improved detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour historical camouflage and marking options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterslide decals and illustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompleted model approximately 198 mm (7.8 inches) long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnassembled plastic model kit requiring glue and paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Subject\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSturmgeschütz IV, commonly known as the StuG IV\u003c\/strong\u003e, was a German armored assault gun introduced during the final years of World War II. Officially designated Sd.Kfz. 167, the vehicle combined the chassis of the Panzerkampfwagen IV with a fixed superstructure derived from the successful Sturmgeschütz III assault gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanning Your Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan the running-gear and track assembly before painting. Choose the vehicle configuration and marking option first, then match camouflage and weathering to that subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly is required. Follow the instructions for the appropriate adhesives and finishing supplies; check the listed contents before purchasing additional materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy\"\u003eAcademy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-military-vehicles\"\u003eAcademy Military Vehicle Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-armor-1-35\"\u003eAcademy 1\/35 Armor Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-wwii-armor\"\u003eAcademy WWII Armor Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind finishing materials in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003eMega Hobby Paint Store\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67960938889290,"sku":"ACD13522","price":47.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/megahobby-acd13522-01.jpg?v=1794452247","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/acd13522","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}