I've been wanting to depict a Jagdpanzer IV in Normandy for a long time ; those models were, according to pictures, L/48 (short barrel) with zimmerit coating. Profiles found online called it "ausf. F early" if I'm not mistaken
This Dragon kit seemed perfect, and already zimmerit-coated, and luckily available in a shop close to home :
...but I'm having second thoughts due to the mention "July 1944 production" ; would it fit the part? Is there any obvious part that would need changing? Dragon kits are usually chockful of spare parts, would there be everything needed there?
There is also Dragon's 1997 Jagdpanzer reboxed by Revell (with France 1944 decals) but it needs an aftermarket zimmerit set ; feasible but bothersome, maybe more expensive in the end...
(=> https://www.scalemates.com/kits/revell-03024-jagdpanzer-iv-sdkfz162--154700 )
Any advice from panzer buffs? :-)