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Description
This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit.
Using the body of the Type III tank, with the main gun mounted in a fixed battle chamber, the Type III assault rifle was easy to produce, and since even larger guns could be installed, about 10,000 tanks of each type were produced by the end of the war. At its initial development, it was intended to be a direct support vehicle for infantry, and it was characterized by its low height. As the war progressed, a type for anti-tank battle was also developed. Among those, the B type is the second-most produced type, starting in June 1940. By May of 1942, 250 of the B type had been built; its main gun is a 24-caliber 7.5cm StuK37 assault cannon. It was also used with great success in Operation Barbarossa.
This kit from Dragon features the latest modeling technology to bring us a highly detailed model of this low-profile tank. The battle compartment and transmission are fully reproduced, and the low roof is fully packed with the main gun mechanics and communication equipment. Photo-etched parts are included for the mesh of the air intake grille and the antenna support bracket. The NEO tracks are partly integrated so that you can enjoy realistic slack and damage expression.
As a bonus for the first release, interior parts will be included! (If your kit does not include this part, it was not part of the first release.)
- [Size]: Approximately 15cm long when completed
- [Includes]: Photo-etched parts
Details
Assembly Guide
Skill Level 3:
Basic Skills Required
Kits rated as skill level 3 are traditional model kits that require all basic modeling skills to complete. This includes cutting parts from runners and trimming or sanding them prior to use, assembling them with cement, and the use of paint to complete them.
To properly complete a level 3 kit, you should have at least a basic set of modeling supplies, including plastic nippers, a hobby knife, files and/or sandpaper, plastic cement, instant (cyanoacrylate) cement (for resin, soft-vinyl or metal parts), painting supplies including brushes, paint, thinner and masking tape, tweezers and possibly decal softener for applying decals to difficult areas.
Kits in this class are not suitable for small children unless there is complete parental supervision. Adults who have never before completed a plastic model kit may want to read one of the many excellent modeling guides available at most hobby shops before trying to build one of these kits.
Skill level 3 kits include a very large portion of our catalog. Most traditional plastic model kits fall into this category.
Cement Required
This item requries the use of cement (glue) to complete. For injection-plastic kits, use the weld-type clear cement specifically designed for use on styrene plastic. For some smaller parts, you may wish to use instant type (cyanoacrylate) glue. For resin, white metal, soft vinyl and photo-etched materials, the use of instant type cement is strongly recommended.
A SAFETY NOTE ABOUT INSTANT CEMENT
Parents and all modelers should note that instant cement (cyanoacrylate) bonds skin instantly. While this in itself is not harmful, forcibly attempting to pull the skin apart can tear the skin and cause injury. If you or your child happens to inadvertenly glue themselves with instant cement, don't pull, but use remover for instant cement, or nail polish remover to dissolve the bond instead.
Painting Required
This model kit or accessory must be painted in order to achieve a realistic appearance.
While there are slight differences depending on the country you live in, there are generally three types of paint available for modeling: Acrylic, Enamel and Lacquer. Their characteristics are described below.