Pz.Kpfw.III (5cm) Ausf.H Sd.Kfz.141 Late Production - DRAGON 6642

Dragon Models

Réf6642
TypeMaquette
Echelle1/35
Description

Une maquette du Pz.Kpfw.III (5cm) Ausf.H Sd.Kfz.141 Late Production

A mock-up of the home DRAGON Models le “Pz.Kpfw.III (5cm) Ausf.H Sd.Kfz.141 Late Production”.

Dragon has released a number of fine Panzer III tanks in 1/35 scale before, including the recent Ausf.E (Item No.6631) and Ausf.F (Item No.6632). Now, Dragon has produced the very first Panzer III Smart Kit, and what a stunning creation it is. The Smart Kit depicts an Ausf.H variant, the first Panzer III version to be fitted with a 5cm Kw.K L/42 cannon. An order for 759 Ausf.H tanks was placed in January 1939, but as it turned out, only 308 were produced up till April 1941 before the Ausf.J entered production. To accommodate the bigger gun, the tank turret was redesigned and a turret basket added to the rear. Furthermore, additional armor plates were bolted to the rear, glacis and front superstructure of the hull. Mechanically the tank received a new transmission with redesigned sprocket and idler wheels. This 1/35 scale Smart Kit has a great many brand new parts. For starters the lower hull, rear plate, glacis plate and front superstructure plate are all newly tooled. Add to this a new mantlet with 35mm-thick armor, and a new vision block. For a smoother ride there are newly tooled hydraulic shock absorbers and new 40cm Magic Tracks appropriate to the initial track design. All in all, this kit has been completely overhauled in comparison with earlier Panzer III plastic kit releases. The Smart Kit label ensures it’s cleverly engineered for easy assembly thanks to the widespread use of advanced molding techniques. Up-gunned and upgraded, this Panzer III Ausf.H Smart Kit will attract a lot of attention from modelers!

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Sd.Kfz.7/2 3.7cm FlaK 36 - DRAGON 6541

DRAGON Models

SubjectSd.Kfz.7/2 3.7cm FlaK 36
Scale1/35
Ref

6541

A kit from the brand DRAGON Models the “Sd.Kfz.7/2 3.7cm FlaK 36”.

Now Dragon introduces an Sd.Kfz.7/2 with the standard non-armored cab. The vehicle features the correct rear firing platform for a 3.7cm Flak 36 cannon. Just like the real vehicle, the rear sides fold down to create a larger fighting platform to depict a combat configuration, or they can be left folded up for travel. The mesh for these side panels and tailgate are made accurately to scale using photo-etched parts. Other parts such as the one-piece cannon barrel with hollow muzzle use slide molds to produce accurately formed shapes. The intricate tracks are Magic Tracks for ultimate ease of use, while the front tires made from DS bear accurate tread patterns. This new 1/35 kit gives modelers an extra option when they plan their next diorama. Indeed, it would be an interesting exercise in itself to gather Dragon’s Sd.Kfz.7 clan together to spot the differences between these superb halftrack kits.

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Sd.Kfz.10/5 fur 2cm FlaK 38 - DRAGON 6676

Dragon Models

Sujet

Sd.Kfz.10/5 fur 2cm FlaK 38

Type Maquette
Echelle 1/35
Réf

6676

A kit from teh brandDRAGON Models the ” Sd.Kfz.10/5 fur 2cm FlaK 38 “. As Dragon has never produced a kit of this halftrack family before, the body and chassis are brand new. This allowed the design team to really go to town and produce the ultimate detail in this kit, all the while utilizing high-quality engineering for accurate parts. It’s fully detailed, including internal components like the engine and gearbox. Of course, it also makes use of Dragon’s world-famous 2cm FlaK38 kit. Worthy of special mention is the use of slide molds on the front hood to permit the louvers on the hood sides to be fully open. This stunning level of detail, combined with upgraded road wheels and Magic Tracks has resulted in a spectacular halftrack kit. Designed to hit low-flying Allied aircraft, this vehicle will also be a hit with model-makers all over the world!
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JAGDTIGER PORSCHE PRODUCTION TYPE w/Zimmerit - DRAGON 6493

Dragon Models

Ref6493
TypeMaquette
Scale1/35
Description

A kit of the JAGDTIGER PORSCHE PRODUCTION TYPE w/Zimmerit

Une maquette de chez DRAGON Models le “Sd.Kfz.186 – JAGDTIGER PORSCHE PRODUCTION TYPE w/Zimmerit”.

Dragon previously released a 1/35 scale Premium Edition Jagdtiger Porsche kit (Item No. 6351), but this latest vehicle has received a stunning makeover. The main improvement of this new kit is the application of zimmerit on the upper hull, rear plate, glacis and fenders. Naturally, these parts coated in zimmerit are brand new components, and Dragon’s designers are calling it one of the best renditions ever! The pattern is made to a master’s standard, and it’s delivered via Dragon’s highest levels of technology. Befitting the Jagdtiger’s bulk, this is also Dragon’s largest coating of zimmerit ever, keeping it streets ahead of other manufacturers. The hull is made from one piece thanks to advanced slide molds, and this provides a suitable platform upon which to build the rest of the model. Other brand new parts include the mantlet and glacis plate. This is an impressive kit, and its new textured surface makes it even more desirable!

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German VK4502 (P) Vorne - HOBBY BOSS 82444

HobbyBoss

Sujet

German VK4502 (P) Vorne

Echelle1/35
Réf

82444

A mock-up of the brand HobbyBoss The model: "German VK4502 (P) Vorne“. Porsche et Henschel furent une fois de plus mis en concurrence sur ce projet. Porsche proposa deux versions de son prototype VK 4502 (P), one with a front turret as on the Tiger(P), the Type 180, the other with a rear turret, the Type 181. The turret was developed by Wegmann. Both versions retained the electric transmission developed by Porsche.
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