Dragon has announced two new releases in 1/72 scale w/an Oct 07 release date.
Ch
http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=DRA7283

Features:
- One-piece slide-molded lower hull w/exemplary detail
- One-piece slide-molded hull frontal armor
- One-piece slide-molded gun can be elevated up and down
- Multi-directional slide-molded superstructure w/bolt detail
- Slide-molded engine deck finely reproduced
- Two types of cooling air intakes are provided w/ and w/o air-intake grills
- Air deflector authentically represented w/photo-etched mesh
- Slide molded periscope gun sight is made from clear part
- Exhaust pipes w/hollow ends
- Newly tooled road wheels and sprockets
- Final drive housing covers are separate parts for maximum detail
- Slide molded hydraulic shock absorbers are crisply molded
- One-piece DS tracks for ease of assembly
- New Cartograf Decal offers accurate markings

About the Sturmgeschütz III

The Sturmgeschütz III was a German series of assault guns and tank destroyers produced to equip Sturmartillerie units. Sturmartillerie was a concept proposed by Colonel Erich von Manstein in 1935 to accompany infantry in the attack, and the low-profile StuG III was easier, cheaper and quicker to assemble than the equivalent Panzer III turreted tank. Large numbers were manufactured, with the Ausf. G being the final version to leave factory floors. Interestingly, four StuG III Ausf. Gs could be produced for the cost of a single King Tiger. The Ausf. G entered production in December 1942 and it was manufactured until almost the end of WWII, with 7893 examples completed.

Dragon has revolutionized 1/72 scale StuG.III kits with the release of this brand new Ausf.G Early Production version. In 2006, Dragon launched a 1/35 scale kit of the same vehicle (Item No. 6320) and it became an instant favorite among modelers the world over. This was understandable considering the extremely high level of technology invested in this kit by its creators and engineers, and which was also based on extremely thorough research. Now, using this accumulated knowledge and expertise, Dragon offers a StuG.III Ausf.G counterpart in the smaller 1/72 scale. Slide molds are widely utilized in production of this kit, which means it has extremely accurate details. Not only that, but the kit boasts a very smart breakdown of parts that requires a fewer number of parts to put together. Assembly is eased considerable, and here the epithet of “less is more” is very apt. Dragon thus ensures maximum enjoyment as modelers assemble their high-quality StuG.III without any tedium. Dragon’s StuG III has entered a new 1/72 dimension!

http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=DRA7280
Features:
- One-piece 3.7cm PaK with hollow muzzle made by slide mold
- Armored shield with bolt detail
- Highly detailed gun cradle
- Gun stays and hand wheels finely reproduced
- Road wheels injected as a unit – convenient to assemble and saves time
- DS tracks
- Photo-etched gun shield parts included as option
- Photo-etched parts to upgrade details
- Cartograf decals with various markings

About the Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251 (Sd.Kfz. 251)

The idea behind the Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251 (Sd.Kfz. 251) was to provide mobility to infantry squads as part of combined arms operations with Germany’s mighty panzers. The well-sloped armored hull of the Sd.Kfz. 251 went some way to providing protection against small-arms fire, though the open-topped troop compartment meant occupants were still vulnerable to artillery and shell bursts. There were many versions of the Sd.Kfz. 251 produced for specialized purposes, one of which included the Sd.Kfz. 251/10. This specific variant mounted a 3.7cm PaK 36 antitank cannon. Such vehicles were issued to platoon commanders and provided a limited antitank capability.

Dragon has released an excellent 1/72 scale Sd.Kfz. 251/10. The vehicle is based on an Ausf. D hull, which was the final production version featuring a simplified structural shape. This particular model builds on the successful and high-quality series of 251 halftracks already released by Dragon. Detail on this kit is astonishing, with all elements carefully reproduced. This is especially important in this vehicle with the open interior of the troop compartment. The 3.7cm PaK 36 is also supplied in full detail. For extra support and firepower, this halftrack from Dragon is the weapon of choice!



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Beat me to it Charles - was just gonna post the same thing!!!!

Can't wait for the StugIII, and the 251/10D is welcome but not sure about the old style shield for the 37mm. Should have the cut down shield me thinks .........

cheers
Brent