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Elefant with Zimmerit from DML
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Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 10:14 PM UTC
Dragon Models have just announced their latest, 1/35th scale release with DRA6465 - Sd.Kfz.184 Elefant with Zimmerit. Re-edited images of this (future) release, can be seen:

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If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!

Warning
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Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 11:16 PM UTC
Metal barrel and tow-hooks plus DS tracks and zim.

Just the perfect combo for me!

DT61
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Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 11:43 PM UTC
It should be a good seller and its great to see they have included a metal barrel.
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Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 01:17 AM UTC
yup, gonna have one of these.
H_Ackermans
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Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 03:18 AM UTC
Another great addition.

I can just imagine follow up kits coming:

Pz III and IV plus variants in Zimmerit
Panther A, JagdPanther
JagdTiger

That odd one out SdKfz 251 with Zimmerit.

Anyway, it is a great addition, and adding not only the Zimmerit but also the barrel and such, makes this kit even more a must have.
bill_c
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Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 03:50 AM UTC
I was just thinking of getting the ATAK Zim AM for this kit, so that saves me $30 right off the bat. I like the metal barrel, but wish they would include PE muzzle brake, too. Maybe I'll go for a canvas cover on this one?

Should be a nice fit with their recently-announced SPG crew.

I'm up for reviewing this if no one submits their chit.
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Spiff
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Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 05:28 AM UTC
Nice, looking forward to the release! Going to have to add it to my Ferdy/Elephant collection. Too bad the images are so fuzzy, can't really see the texture and patterns around the bolts. I'll be paying attention to the news updates on this one!
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Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 08:36 AM UTC
looks good, but shame it looks like it will not be coming with the photo-etch mudguards that came with the premier edition of the kit. they where really good!

neil
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Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 09:24 AM UTC
why do dragon keep doing this releasing premium version's with no zim then a few months down the line release a zimmeritted version... nether-the-less i'd probably get one.
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toyz4boyz
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Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 12:38 PM UTC

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Another great addition.

I can just imagine follow up kits coming:

Pz III and IV plus variants in Zimmerit
Panther A, JagdPanther
JagdTiger

That odd one out SdKfz 251 with Zimmerit.

.


I'm waiting on the Kettenrad with Zimmerit myself....
padawan_82
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Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 04:20 PM UTC
or a famo
alanmac
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Posted: Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 01:49 AM UTC
Hi

some images taken at Nuerenberg by IPMSdeutschland

Image One

Image Two
muchachos
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Posted: Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 05:06 AM UTC

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Hi

some images taken at Nuerenberg by IPMSdeutschland

Image One

Image Two


What's up with the rear road wheel on the Elefant in those pics?
alanmac
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Posted: Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 05:15 AM UTC

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What's up with the rear road wheel on the Elefant in those pics?


My guess is it got damaged in transit to the show or when being unpacked and put into the showcase.
Beastmaster
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Posted: Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 11:03 AM UTC
Would be great if it had Magictrack instead of (or as well as) those horrible Dragon styrene tracks.
bill_c
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Posted: Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 11:14 AM UTC

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Would be great if it had Magictrack instead of (or as well as) those horrible Dragon styrene tracks.

Photos from Nuremberg seem to show rubber bands.
ViperAtl
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Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 05:16 AM UTC

DS Tracks -- I'll pass.
Kelley
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Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 05:30 AM UTC

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Would be great if it had Magictrack instead of (or as well as) those horrible Dragon styrene tracks.

Photos from Nuremberg seem to show rubber bands.

Bill, that is what the Dragon styrene tracks are, their version of glueable "rubber band" tracks.
bill_c
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Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 08:44 AM UTC
Sorry, never touch 'em.

Still trying to get Italeri to make good on the broken LVT-4 tracks.
210cav
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Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 08:50 AM UTC
Nice looking kit. I bet they really sock it to you on the price...any guesses?
DT61
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Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 08:58 AM UTC
The new DML kits at our local hobby store go for around the $60.00+ mark. The new premium edition pak38 50mm AT is $33.00!!!

Darryl
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Posted: Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 03:03 AM UTC
It says on DML USA homepage that this will be released on march 2009. Still there is not preorder possibility in any hobby shops I use, which most likely it means this will be delayed. Anyone know when it might come available? I am eagerly waiting it for 88 campaign.
Tojo72
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Posted: Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 03:30 AM UTC

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It says on DML USA homepage that this will be released on march 2009. Still there is not preorder possibility in any hobby shops I use, which most likely it means this will be delayed. Anyone know when it might come available? I am eagerly waiting it for 88 campaign.


www.Greatmodels.com has it $52.00
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