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The protective side skirts (Schu\"rzen) are provided as separate metal plates that lend themselves perfectly to the task of replicating those on the original vehicle. Other photo-etched parts are included for components such as fender details, air intake grills and idler wheel rings. This is another fine StuG.III Ausf.G kit from Dragon – a December 1943 vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e"}