Dragon (DML)

[chrisonord]

When are Dragon going to get off their arses and release the 1/72nd scale Hummer avenger???
I have already done 2 of these from converted hummer flat backs, I used a book I have on Hummer variants to build them as there are pictures in it of the avenger in 1/32nd scale, so I just scaled the bits I had to make down and went from there.

[Jeffry Fontaine]

modelversium.de have the following Dragon (DML) kits for your review:


Dragon #6381, 1/35th scale M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage. 


#6011X, 1/35th scale E-100 Heavy Tank "Nachtjäger"

What I find interesting is that Dragon (DML) have included three identical clear parts sprue for the Infra-Red night fighting equipment as depicted on the box art.  This is most appealing for those of you that want to WHIF up something unusual for your armor modeling projects.  The muzzle brake for the primary weapon/main gun appears to be a two piece component consisting of the outer details provided by a piece of photo-etch brass that has to be wrapped around a plastic plug to represent the perforations of the real muzzle brake on the weapon.  I was hoping it would be a bit more detailed but it appears that they have cut some corners to get this kit to market.  Now I wonder how this thing would look with the 75mm/L70 fitted as the secondary weapon? 

(Links and images courtesy of modelversium.de)

[Jeffry Fontaine]

Dragon Models kit catalog  lists the M55 Quad .50" gun mount "Smart Kit" with a release date of February 2009.  This is most welcome news since the only other complete M55 kit available on the market was a couple of expensive and hard to find resin kits.  Looking forward to seeing this kit on the shelf and some good in-box kit review images of the contents. 


(link to the catalog page) http://www.dragon-models.com/

Link to Dragon Models web page

[luft46models]

If you are doing the E100 or maus with the etched brass it is a bit of a bugger to get it wrapped around smoothly - I used lots of super glue for this then had to sand off bits of skin left behind in getting it to stick. The next trick is to get a small drill bit and drill through the perforations on the brass into the plastic about 2 mm. Then add a darl wash and it looks much better.


William in Oz

[General Zod]

That quad .50 looks great I plan to add that to the new M5A1 when AFV Club releases that Stuart

[Green Dragon]

Saw this on Dragon Models USA. Dragon are reissuing the 1/72nd P-61B with a photo-etched set (including seat belts, control panels etc.) and Cartograf decals in March. http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=DRA5036

Main site here. http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/welcome.asp

Paul Harrison

[Maverick]

G'day Gang,

Modellversium has a review of the Do-335B-4 Recon variant.

http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=4051

Regards,

Mav

[Jeffry Fontaine]

Dragon Models is now listing a 1/35th scale M2A1 (aka M1 and M101) 105mm Howitzer on their ''Committed to the Modeler page. 



I wonder how much better it will be over the older and slightly cheaper Italeri kit of the same subject. 

[nev]

Dragon are bringing out a VERY impressive set of "British" figures - their "Allied Assault - Monte Cassino 1944" includes 3 sets of heads, Indian, New Zealander and Polish.  Very impressive, and follows hot on the heels of last years "Sicily" which gave you 8 figures for the price of 6. 

Dragon are finally making up for years of neglect of British/Commonwealth subjects

http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=5038

[ChernayaAkula]

^ These figures look absolutely amazing! Not only the different heads, but the animation of the faces!

[Jeffry Fontaine]

Terry Ashley has posted a nice review on PMMS of the Dragon 1/35th scale kit #6421, M55 Quad .50" gun mount.  This is an in-depth review and includes many images of the kit contents. 

[Green Dragon]

Dragon USA has some details of the upcoming Dragon 1/48th scale Focke Wulf Ta152C-0. http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=DRA5548

Paul Harrison

[Mossie]

Dragon have announced a 1/3 Firearms Series.  They include several variants based around the Glock G17, M14 & M4.  I'm finding it difficult to find info, but I think only the G-17 with case & standard M14 are available at present.


There's also a pre-assembled range:
http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodlist.asp?tlcode=DRF&tbn=1&scale=3

Trumpeter seems to be getting in on the game too with several M16 variants.
http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,11743.360.html

[Jeffry Fontaine]

Modellversium has posted a review with plenty of detail images of the Dragon/DML USS Gearing DD-710 (1945 fit), 1/350th scale kit #1029.

[nev]

Perth Military Modelling have suspended all news and reviews of DML products following repeated attacks on the website owner.  DML are well known for the way they slander anyone who dares to criticise their products, so good for Terry for making a stand.

http://perthmilitarymodelling.com/newkitnews/dragon.htm

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