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Armor/AFV: Axis - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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Tamiya + Dragon Jadpanthers
M113
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Posted: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 03:48 PM UTC
Hi guys,

What's the difference between Tamiya's #35069 "Early jagdpanther sdkz.173S" and Dragon's #9012 "early jagdpanther sdkfz 173" ?
Which one should i prefere ?
Thanx for your opinions.
Alpenflage
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Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 01:44 AM UTC
Go for the Dragon 9012 Early Jagdpanther kit. That old Tamiya 35069 kit is too old school, and its NOT and Early Jagdpanther. Stick with the Dragon one, you will like it.

Cheers !!

Robert
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Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 04:30 AM UTC
Thank you Robert :-)

Exactly as i tought, i guess i'll go also for DML.
But..can u give some more samples !? What are the visible differences ?
Thanx again.

ericadeane
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Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 04:33 AM UTC
The Dragon early Jagdpanther originally was released by Gunze Sangyo of Japan. I believe that Italeri did a Jagdpanther as well. The older Tamiya Jagdpanther is severely bad.

There is a serious deficiency in its roof and rear fighting compartment wall. The roof is too short, making the rear wall angle incorrect. It will be a lot of work to get it to "top" standards. May I suggest the newer Tamiya Late Jagdpanther (kit 35203)?
M113
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Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 05:02 AM UTC
Got it !
Thank you ericadeane
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