Eduard 35721 Schürzen Atyp-Russia 1944 Stuh 42/ StuG. III 1/35 Dragon

Eduard 35721 Schürzen Atyp-Russia 1944 is a high-quality photo-etched metal sheet set, designed specifically for the Stuh 42 or StuG. III model in 1/35 scale from Dragon. This dedicated set was created to accurately reproduce the unusual side armor skirts (so-called schürzen) used by German armored units during heavy fighting on the Eastern Front, especially in Russia in 1944.

Historical background of Schürzen armor skirts

Schürzen armor skirts are armored plates mounted on the sides of the hull and turret of German armored vehicles, intended to protect them against anti-tank grenades and shaped-charge ammunition. The use of such elements became especially intense in the later stages of World War II as the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS faced increasingly well-equipped Soviet units. The schürzen type presented here is distinguished by its non-standard shape and arrangement, which is historically documented in many German units fighting on Russian territory towards the end of the war. Notable is their use during the battles for Kowel in the spring of 1944.

Set characteristics

• Scale: 1/35
• Intended for: Stuh 42 / StuG III (Dragon models)
• Material: Two precisely made photo-etched metal sheets
• Historical period: World War II, 1944, Eastern Front
• Country of use: Germany
• Special features: Highly detailed, reproducing unique field modifications
• Category: Model accessories – photo-etched parts

Application and recommendation

The Eduard 35721 set significantly enhances the realism of armored vehicle models, allowing the addition of details not achievable with standard plastic kits. It is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who want to bring their model as close as possible to historical reality and are looking for unique variants used on the Eastern Front in 1944.

The difficulty level of building with this set is rated at 3/5 – it requires basic skills in working with photo-etched parts and precision, but produces outstanding visual effects.