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SgtRam
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Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2013 - 10:13 AM UTC
Two new kits are on the way from Dragon Models, and while they may look familiar, there are a few updates that may be worth the second look.

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markchis
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Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2013 - 10:54 AM UTC
he he he - the old Panzer IV cliche -- think DML have brought out more "versions" than the whole panzerwaffe ever fielded in battle !

this makes up for the one that came out earlier kit 6526 - That should have had the zimmerit coat on it - suppose??

In any case one of the best armour models for enjoyment, build and detail - to me anyways

best
Mark
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Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2013 - 12:08 PM UTC
Well, given the high cost of AM Zimmerit sets, I'd say that molded-on will be popular. And the Normandy option is also going to be a hit with many, so it might seem like "Oy, ANOTHER Pz. IV?" but it's not.
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Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2013 - 12:30 PM UTC
This is one that I am definately interested in, the Ausf.H with zim would be a nice addition to the collection.
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Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2013 - 05:25 PM UTC
I hope that they have taken a better look at the 25pdr this time as I found the earlier offering disappointing. However I am sure that the Pz.Kpfw.IV will be very good as it is something they do very well.
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Posted: Friday, January 04, 2013 - 12:28 AM UTC
What..Dragon have done an Allied gun? Can you please give us a 6pounder anti tank gun and in US/ Brit Airborne versions..?
thebear
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Posted: Friday, January 04, 2013 - 02:58 AM UTC
Can some tell me what the differences will be with their other PzIV H with zimmerit number 6560 ? That kit also has Normandy decals ...SOOO! Do tell before I go too far with the other kit ..I'm building 625 from the 12th SS ..I've backdated the wheels but am I on the wrong track ,should I wait?

Rick
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Posted: Friday, January 04, 2013 - 04:19 AM UTC

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Can some tell me what the differences will be with their other PzIV H with zimmerit number 6560 ? That kit also has Normandy decals ...SOOO! Do tell before I go too far with the other kit ..I'm building 625 from the 12th SS ..I've backdated the wheels but am I on the wrong track ,should I wait?

Rick



The only difference I can see, is the one you mentioned is Late Production, and this new kit is Mid-Production. Maybe one of the Panzer Experts could pipe in and tell you the difference between the productions.

jugjunkie
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Posted: Friday, January 04, 2013 - 04:30 AM UTC
WOW what a cool coincidence, I built this subject from a Tamiya kit with the exact same markings some years back! The caption in the Sqadron "Walk Around" from which I copied the subject sais it was a "late war J series"



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Posted: Friday, January 04, 2013 - 03:40 PM UTC
I'm JUST finishing 2 DML 6560 kits(both 2nd panzer div) To those unfamiliar but curious, these kits can be challenging and, by extension, extremely gratifying. I Can't get enough of Normandy subjects.. I love Ron Volstad's artwork so much..
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Posted: Friday, January 04, 2013 - 10:07 PM UTC
Is it a bird? No... it's just another Pz IV... How exciting...
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