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Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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Stug A - Stug B
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Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - 01:50 AM UTC
Does the Dragon/CH Stug A have the parts to build the Stug B? I can't remember where I read this and want to make sure.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - 02:19 AM UTC
The initial differences between the A and B were internal.
Exterior wise, the A and very early B were the same. Shortly thereafter though, the 40cm tracks were introduced with a bunch of changes to the drive train, including moving the 1st return roller forward and changes to the sprockets. In light of these changes it's doubtful that the A kit could be used to built a true B.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - 03:13 AM UTC
Thanks, Bob. That is what I was looking for.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - 03:26 AM UTC
also changes to the roof above the driver (recessed gunner's sight with bullet-splash protection).
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Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - 03:38 AM UTC
I was hoping to use some of the detail sets for the "B" on the "A". There just isn't much out there.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - 03:42 AM UTC

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The initial differences between the A and B were internal.
Exterior wise, the A and very early B were the same. Shortly thereafter though, the 40cm tracks were introduced with a bunch of changes to the drive train, including moving the 1st return roller forward and changes to the sprockets. In light of these changes it's doubtful that the A kit could be used to built a true B.


Well... not quite. The Dragon kit is made a bit more simple. Essential the Dragon A is the B with an extra bits and a figure. You could still build the "Dragon B" with it. Neither of those is a good replica of any of the originals.

My advice: If you want a B go for the Tamiya kit. Otherwise check http://stug.ch/ for more refernce... and let the madness beginnn....

Actually, Matt, I remenber who asked the same question a few moths ago...
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Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - 04:58 AM UTC
Now, I am quite confused. Is the A really a B?

Fabian: Thank you for the link. I am still looking at kit bashing. Just gifted the A.

Sauertieg: Thank you for the book recomendation.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - 07:46 AM UTC
I guess all this means you can't believe the Squadron/Signal books as that's where I picked up the info I originally posted.

Sorry Matt.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - 07:55 AM UTC

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Why DML does not release a new tooled short gunned Stug is beyond me.


Because it's not a Guardians of the Galaxy vehicle?
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Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - 08:04 AM UTC
No worries, Bob. I'll buy the book. Looks like the A will be a personal build.
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