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DML's Latest - 38(t) in 1/35th
jimbrae
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 05:32 PM UTC
Just announced by Dragon Models is DRA6290 - Pz.Kpfw.38(t) Ausf.G (With Interior). In this ''photo-report we are able to bring you a first look at some of the images of what will undoubtably be a poplular release. The full report can be seen:


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If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!

Gunny
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 05:55 PM UTC
Thanks for the "taster", mate!
The interior looks good, and a welcome addition, for sure. . .looking forward to seeing more!
Cheers,
~Mark
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 06:01 PM UTC
Yes yes! The 38(t) and is a Smart Kit! I can smell the Hetzer coming along anytime soon.
Alpenflage
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 06:01 PM UTC
Now thats good news on this frigid Friday morning ! Looks like it has a full interior.

We sorta knew this one was coming, but I'm glad to see it being released as a "Smart Kit". I'm a huge Pz Kpfw 38(t) fan.

Thanks for posting the news, Jim. I'm off to my supplier now to get in those pre-orders !

Cheers !!

Robert
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 06:22 PM UTC
Hi Jim,

Thanks for the review, it's good to see that Dragon have finally given us a full interior kit. I'm a big fan of their Smart Kits. The level of detail and quality of fit have risen the bar to a new height. Dragon is without doubt on top of the pecking order. On a side note, it's a shame they didn't include the engine in their new Aufklarungspanzer 38(t).

Frank
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 06:45 PM UTC
I can't wait to get it in my hands Thanks for good news
The_Swede
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 06:50 PM UTC
Ahhh, something to make a swedish strv m/41 from
mark197205
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 06:54 PM UTC
Well I suppose it had to happen, AFV Club/Tristar's new Marder IIIH has an interior so Dragon couldnt not chuck one at their next release too, all this competition is only good news for us modellers.
Alpenflage
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 07:02 PM UTC
Actually, Frank, I do believe the Aufklarungspanzer 38(t) had a different engine then the standard Pz Kpfw 38(t). The engine in the Aufklarungspanzer 38(t) had a higher output rating which gave the vehicle better speed and handling.

Regardless, its great to see Dragon giving us an engine for the Pz Kpfw 38(t). I'm all about that

Hmm......new Dragon Hetzers ey ? Now thats something to ponder.......

Cheers Gents !!

Robert
jimbrae
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 08:44 PM UTC

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Hmm......new Dragon Hetzers ey ? Now thats something to ponder.......



Couldn't agree more. I'll go further, stick my neck out and predict that next weekend DML will announce one at Nuremberg.

This if course inevitably means that it'll be the announcement of a PzIII.... :-)
trahe
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 09:13 PM UTC
Sweet. Have to go on a building binge to thin the stash prior to these new kits coming out!
junxter
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Posted: Friday, January 26, 2007 - 02:11 AM UTC

Any idea when these will actuall hit store shelves? Now I'm pissed having just purchsed two Maquette kits of the same subject! Can't wait getting my grubby hands on these nice Dragon bits.
SGTJKJ
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Posted: Sunday, January 28, 2007 - 08:31 PM UTC
Very nice! It opens the possibility to make one "topped open" by AT sheels. I have seen some interesting pictures of that. Could be a really good diorama idea.
Anyway, this is definently good news.
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Posted: Sunday, January 28, 2007 - 09:09 PM UTC
Nice looking kit. I have always liked the 38t. May have to pick one up!!
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Posted: Monday, January 29, 2007 - 05:55 AM UTC
Even though I rarely do German Armour, I just might pick one of those up. Sure looks a lot better than the Italeri kit. :-)
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Posted: Monday, February 05, 2007 - 08:00 AM UTC
jim,
thnx for the 411. Cant wait to get my hands on this one as well. Now we
can shelve the Italeri kit for dusty days.
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