You know, all this is starting to sound like the "GREAT RUN-AROUND" that some of us went through with AFV CLUB's aborted M8 HMC. It took AFV about 5 years to finally come out with their "Early" M5A1, a couple more years for the "Late" M5A1 and NEVER for their M8 HMC. I don't believe until I see, anymore- WITH ANYBODY!!!

The way these hobby manufacturers jerk us around is a lot of "Schweinerei"...

PS- I see DRAGON is releasing still ANOTHER Pz.III AND ANOTHER SdKfz.10 variant. Have any of you guys heard any more about the BLACK PLAGUE M6A1 besides their goof with the turret? Instead of correcting the rather silly mistakes that they keep making in WWII US & Allied AFVs, DRAGON keeps force-feeding us the same old warmed-over WWII German stuff "dolled-up" with a few new parts...

What I have learned about Dragon. PREORDER!!!! There have been several Tiger variants I wanted and told my local brick and mortar to get me one and I gave them the item number and the release date. Sorry... each time there were no kits available unless they were preordered online from a major online supplier. all that were shipped were were spoken for ahead of time. Kind of like trying to go to buy a ticket to a concert and 5 minutes after the tickets go on sale there are no more available unless you go through Ticket Master or another bulk buyer.

Lets just hope it isn't re-released under the "black lable" brand. If that's the case I wouldn't expect much based on what their crack team of designers have come up with so far.

Sean

Lets just hope it isn't re-released under the "black lable" brand. If that's the case I wouldn't expect much based on what their crack team of designers have come up with so far.

Sean

should've clarified, I meant just the new tooling parts.

Sean

What's the latest with this one guys?

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What's the latest with this one guys?

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Read the previous posts. The first last latest for 2014 was June. The most recent latest was a late August re-release. It's late August and still no Abrams. I'm sure we'll hear that the next latest will be a late October-early November date which translates to a late January re-release. If that's the case, expect it to be available in the latter part of an unspecified month TBA at a later date, at the very latest.

At the very latest TBA at the very very latest to be released late April around the 30th at the very least but still TBA for a yet unknown year in an unknown and yet to be created month at the very latest latest soon TBA date sometime in the very latest future when the Abrams will be a symbol of a bygone era of American cavalry like the Sherman is now.

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Whenever it comes, no matter how late, it will not be one day too soon

This whole Dragon bashing regarding Black Label is getting stupid. Yes they screwed up with a few kits, and suddenly everyone seems to forget their good releases which we will probably see again

Hi Guys.
Here in the u.k White ensign models has the Aim m1a1 kit by Dragon on preorder,Stock is expected in a few weeks so maybe the sep might follow soon hopefully!!.
Richard

1/35 M1A2 SEP V2 (System Enhanced Program)

Barcode: 0 89195 83556 7
Box Size: 9.6" x 15" x 3.5"

The M1 Abrams tank is one of the world’s most lethal main battle tanks (MBT), being combat proven in such harsh environments as Iraq and Afghanistan. The latest and most advanced version of the Abrams is the M1A2 SEP V2, where ‘SEP’ stands for System Enhanced Program and ‘V2’ denotes Version 2. It has integrated command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities, which incorporate FBCB2 to provide very effective real-time command and control. The sights use the latest second-generation FLIR thermal-imaging system, while an upgraded Commander’s Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV) provides a hunter-killer capacity that allows the M1A2 SEP V2 to engage one target while simultaneously tracking another. Lethality improvements include a Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) II that can be fired from inside the MBT using a joystick and screen, thus reducing the crew’s exposure to snipers. Also added is a phone on the back of the tank so soldiers can talk to the crew. The M1A2 SEP V2 is clearly the predator at the apex of the US Army’s food chain!

Dragon previously fielded an M1A2 SEP tank kit in 1/35 scale, but it has now undergone its own System Enhanced Program! The result is this spectacular M1A2 SEP V2 kit that possesses many completely new parts such as the CROWS II weapon station, new commander’s cupola and the Loader’s Armored Gun Shield II for his hatch. There’s a rear-mounted tank-infantry phone, plus an FBCB2 system and a DUKE electronic countermeasure system installed in the bustle rack. All new parts have been carefully designed using Dragon’s advanced engineering processes. The kit is versatile too, for the side skirts can be shown open and the suspension arms modeled in different positions to suit uneven terrain. The liberal inclusion of photo-etched parts contribute to a simply unbeatable model. This M1A2 SEP V2 from Dragon is ready to rumble!


AVAILABLE: November 2014