Airfix 1:35 Stug IV SD.KFZ.167 (Early Version)

The Airfix 1:35 StuG IV Sd.Kfz.167 (Early Version) Model Kit recreates one of the most effective German assault guns of the Second World War. Built on the proven Panzer IV chassis, the StuG IV combined low profile design with strong frontal armour and a powerful gun, making it a highly respected vehicle on the battlefield.

This detailed 1:35 scale plastic model kit is part of our Legacy Collection and offers an engaging build for military vehicle enthusiasts interested in WWII German armour. With its distinctive silhouette and strong diorama potential, it remains a popular subject for scale modellers.

The kit is supplied complete with all parts, decals, and instructions included.

About the StuG IV Sd.Kfz.167

The Sturmgeschütz IV was developed as a response to the need for effective German assault guns following production challenges with earlier designs. Using the reliable Panzer IV chassis, the StuG IV mounted a fixed casemate instead of a turret, lowering its profile and improving its defensive capability.

It was widely used in both defensive and offensive operations across the Eastern and Western Fronts. Its combination of firepower, low silhouette, and relatively efficient production made it one of Germany’s most important armoured fighting vehicles of the late-war period.

The early production version featured in this kit represents the initial operational configuration of the vehicle.

Features

✔ Detailed 1:35 scale plastic model kit
✔ StuG IV Sd.Kfz.167 Early Production variant
✔ Based on Panzer IV chassis
✔ Realistic hull and casemate detailing
✔ Detailed suspension and track components
✔ Clear assembly instructions
✔ Ideal WWII German armour subject for dioramas

Skill Level

Intermediate

This kit is best suited to:

• intermediate scale modellers,

• WWII German armour enthusiasts,

• and hobbyists interested in assault gun and diorama builds.

The level of detail provides a rewarding build with strong opportunities for painting and weathering effects.

Condition Notes

This item is part of our Legacy Collection and is sold as pre-owned.

• Kit is complete with all parts included

• Includes decals and instruction sheet

• Box is visibly worn and slightly damaged

• Airfix token has been removed

• Contents remain fully usable for modelling

Recommended Accessories

For best results we recommend:

• Plastic model glue

• Acrylic paints

• Primer

• Fine detail brushes

• Sanding sticks

• Weathering products for mud, chipping, and combat wear effects

Browse our paints, tools, and weathering collections to complete your build.

Perfect For

• WWII German armour enthusiasts

• StuG and Panzer IV variant collectors

• Military diorama builders

• Intermediate scale modellers

• Late-war European theatre displays

A Classic Late-War Assault Gun

The Airfix StuG IV Sd.Kfz.167 (Early Version) offers a historically significant and highly buildable subject from the German armoured forces of WWII. As part of the Legacy Collection, it also represents a more collectible and characterful kit, ideal for modellers and historians alike.