{"product_id":"42690-eduard-36423-stug-iv-zimmerit-academy-135","title":"Eduard 36423 StuG IV zimmerit ACADEMY 1\/35","description":"\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eEduard 36423 StuG IV zimmerit ACADEMY 1\/35\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEduard 36423 StuG IV zimmerit ACADEMY 1\/35\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality photo-etched set dedicated to the \u003cstrong\u003eStuG IV\u003c\/strong\u003e model in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/35\u003c\/strong\u003e scale from \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy\u003c\/strong\u003e. The product is an excellent addition for modelers who wish to enhance the level of detail and realism of their German assault gun model from the \u003cstrong\u003eSecond World War\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe presented set is used to reproduce the characteristic \u003cstrong\u003ezimmerit\u003c\/strong\u003e coating, a special anti-magnetic layer that protected German armored vehicles against magnetic mines. \u003cstrong\u003eZimmerit\u003c\/strong\u003e was applied to the StuG IV and other German armored vehicles in \u003cstrong\u003e1943–1944\u003c\/strong\u003e, mainly on both the Eastern and Western fronts. The introduction of this technology had a significant impact on increasing crew and equipment survivability in combat conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe StuG IV (Sturmgeschütz IV) was used by the German Army, mainly during the \u003cstrong\u003eSecond World War\u003c\/strong\u003e. Based on the Panzer IV chassis, it was especially employed for infantry support and fighting enemy armored vehicles. Production began in 1943, with the first units seeing combat on both Eastern and Western fronts, including during the battles in Normandy and Operation Bagration on the Eastern front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEduard\u003c\/strong\u003e set contains carefully crafted photo-etched sheets, allowing the realistic texture of zimmerit to be replicated. The product is made from high-quality, thin brass sheet, which ensures excellent detail while maintaining durability and ease of assembly. The set does not include resin or metal parts, focusing exclusively on photo-etched details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/35\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCountry of use: Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePeriod: Second World War (1943–1944)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMaterial: photo-etched brass sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCategory: Modeling accessories – photo-etched set for plastic models\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis product is recommended for advanced modelers (\u003cstrong\u003edifficulty level: 4\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e) due to the need for precise fitting and assembly of thin photo-etched sheets. The Eduard 36423 set is also perfect for diorama or competition projects, increasing the realism and collector's value of the StuG IV model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIn summary, if you want to faithfully reproduce historical details and the original look of the German StuG IV with zimmerit, \u003cstrong\u003eEduard 36423\u003c\/strong\u003e is the set that will meet your expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cspan itemprop=\"brand\" style=\"display:none;\"\u003eEduard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eduard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54722568683854,"sku":"EDUA36423","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/47235e9de9fd2d1249d1833b222f077c.jpg?v=1755540791","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/42690-eduard-36423-stug-iv-zimmerit-academy-135","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}