Best Panzer III lower to use for early Stug?

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Jnewboy
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Best Panzer III lower to use for early Stug?

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I have the Russian Early Stug kit and the Early sproket and idler wheels to match but Im torn on the best Panzer III chassis to use to make it Perhapse the Stug III mid production from Henglong or the Panzer III? which one? My first reaction is the cheapest and scratch build anything I need... Any suggestions?

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Re: Best Panzer III lower to use for early Stug?

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I suspect the Heng Long Tauch Panzer is best. If I recall correctly the lower hull is different to the normal HL Panzer III around the front plate where the tow hooks attach. Not sure if there are other differences. I think Jarndice or Painless Wolf did a few early Stugs.

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