Just seen this over on Missing Lynx:
http://www.dragonusaonline.com/item_detail.aspx?ItemCode=DRA3554
Nearly fell over when I cast my optics upon it
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Black Label Mk2 Saladin
realbusman
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Posted: Monday, June 23, 2014 - 09:47 AM UTC
iowabrit
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Posted: Monday, June 23, 2014 - 10:26 AM UTC
Oh man, that is the worst news ever. One of my all time favorite vehicles completely ruined by DML? Unless of course it's a direct rip off of Accurate Armours one..... I was SO hoping Bronco would do that vehicle.
Biggles2
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Monday, June 23, 2014 - 10:33 AM UTC
Yeah...Bronco do very nice armoured cars - and all of them Allied!
DaGreatQueeg
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Posted: Monday, June 23, 2014 - 10:38 AM UTC
Well despite its flaws that are bound to be hot subject matter it's on my purchase wish list. I'd love the AA kit but at 100gpb plus postage the AA stuff is out of my league until the pools win I so richly deserve ....
And who knows, maybe they'll get some extra mileage from the chassis moulds and follow with a Saracen?
Brent
And who knows, maybe they'll get some extra mileage from the chassis moulds and follow with a Saracen?
Brent
ALBOWIE
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Posted: Monday, June 23, 2014 - 11:11 AM UTC
I applaud them attempting it and only hope that it does not get the "C" team on the design like other Black Label projects. A saracen and Stalwart would be nice to see to go with it.
Cheers
Al
Cheers
Al
18Bravo
Colorado, United States
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Posted: Monday, June 23, 2014 - 11:19 AM UTC
According to a friend in the industry, Black Label doesn't necessarily mean "C" team, but it does mean entry level kit - less detail, fewer parts - designed to keep costs down. Since I have not purchased one I woyuldn't know firsthand, but after seeing Pawel's extensive thread on the M103, it seems that while they are not "C" team, they definitely cut corners to keep costs down, apprently copying an already flawed resin kit to avoid doing paying dudes to come over and do real research.
TankSGT
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Posted: Monday, June 23, 2014 - 12:13 PM UTC
Dam I didn't want to buy any more Dragon but I love the Saladin. I had the old Tamiya one years ago.
How does $70. Count as low cost. They kept costs down by making crappy kits.Molded on handles is one thing, ignoring the actual dimensions is another.
Tom
How does $70. Count as low cost. They kept costs down by making crappy kits.Molded on handles is one thing, ignoring the actual dimensions is another.
Tom