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bill_c
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Posted: Wednesday, January 07, 2015 - 11:10 PM UTC
I figured some of you guys would want to know about the member selling a Dragon M1A1 for $30.
Tankrider
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Posted: Wednesday, January 07, 2015 - 11:17 PM UTC
Bill,
Thanks for the heads up
JC
Thanks for the heads up
JC
bill_c
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Posted: Friday, January 09, 2015 - 02:41 AM UTC
You're welcome.
If I didn't have one in my stash for an A'stan USMC resin convert I would have purchased it. The kit is among the best I've ever built on a variety of levels.
If I didn't have one in my stash for an A'stan USMC resin convert I would have purchased it. The kit is among the best I've ever built on a variety of levels.
Tankrider
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Posted: Friday, January 09, 2015 - 08:36 AM UTC
well, this is number four for me... just cant pass up a good deal. Now, if I could trade one for a 3536 SEP, I would doing well.
John
John
backswampcub
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Posted: Friday, January 09, 2015 - 07:16 PM UTC
Is the AIM kit hard to get or is it the SEP I am thinking of. I only ask because my LHS has three AIM versions on the shelf.
junglejim
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Posted: Friday, January 09, 2015 - 08:16 PM UTC
M1A2 SEP is the tough one to find, AIM was just re-issued not too long ago (got another one from HobbyEasy) and I think Sockleshop still has them. A little pricy this time around. I think Dragon will wait until their new M1A2 SEP v.2 comes out.
Jim
Jim
amoz02t
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Posted: Friday, January 09, 2015 - 08:41 PM UTC
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M1A2 SEP is the tough one to find, AIM was just re-issued not too long ago (got another one from HobbyEasy) and I think Sockleshop still has them. A little pricy this time around. I think Dragon will wait until their new M1A2 SEP v.2 comes out.
Jim
I called Dragon USA on 1-9-2015 and the lady on the phone said that the DRA 3556 kits would arrive in a week. I cancelled my July 2014 outstanding order for DRA 3536 as she had no expected date. Guess I will get another 3556 SEP V2 to modify into a SEP if that is possible?
amoz02t
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Posted: Monday, January 26, 2015 - 07:35 AM UTC
Well over 2 weeks later and no joy on the Dragon 3556 M1A2 SEP V2 as still back ordered. Perhaps the LA port / dock slow down is impacting the delivery to Dragon USA?
Ultra_aussie
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Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 - 11:48 AM UTC
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Well over 2 weeks later and no joy on the Dragon 3556 M1A2 SEP V2 as still back ordered. Perhaps the LA port / dock slow down is impacting the delivery to Dragon USA?
They have hit the shops in Australia. Surely the US of A cannot let the Aussies have some new armour tech first lol
Cuny12
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Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 - 05:35 PM UTC
The new V2 version apears to easily backdated to the SEP straight out of the box surely some one could scan or copy the old instructions to enable placement of parts.
Cheers Ben.
Cheers Ben.
amoz02t
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Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 - 05:47 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextWell over 2 weeks later and no joy on the Dragon 3556 M1A2 SEP V2 as still back ordered. Perhaps the LA port / dock slow down is impacting the delivery to Dragon USA?
They have hit the shops in Australia. Surely the US of A cannot let the Aussies have some new armour tech first lol
Well our friends "down under" do have some advantages apparently! No worries Mate. I am sure they will show here soon. lol Thank you for the update. All the best
Ultra_aussie
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Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 - 06:21 PM UTC
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The new V2 version apears to easily backdated to the SEP straight out of the box surely some one could scan or copy the old instructions to enable placement of parts.
Cheers Ben.
New http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10297205z/70/1
Old http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10059865z/70/1
Looks like the first few pages are the same.
Ultra_aussie
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Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 - 06:26 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextQuoted TextWell over 2 weeks later and no joy on the Dragon 3556 M1A2 SEP V2 as still back ordered. Perhaps the LA port / dock slow down is impacting the delivery to Dragon USA?
They have hit the shops in Australia. Surely the US of A cannot let the Aussies have some new armour tech first lol
Well our friends "down under" do have some advantages apparently! No worries Mate. I am sure they will show here soon. lol Thank you for the update. All the best
The only disadvantages here are our stupid gun laws and overly politically correct government
once those are fixed we are golden 
amoz02t
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Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 - 07:21 PM UTC
Thank you for the link. Much to study. 
Yes, the odd control of long guns and hand guns there has gotten much notice here in the US. PC runs wild. Our ammo prices are coming down some locally now, but watching our rather liberal President closely for threats to our right to self defense.
Cheers!
Yes, the odd control of long guns and hand guns there has gotten much notice here in the US. PC runs wild. Our ammo prices are coming down some locally now, but watching our rather liberal President closely for threats to our right to self defense.
Cheers!
Ultra_aussie
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Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 03:15 AM UTC
Average joe here cannot even have a semiauto shotgun... 
all semi's are controlled...even a 10/22 7.62x39 is limited here at the moment. local maker just started up for 5.56 so that is at a good price for Oz. 7.62 is next we hope..all non FMJ for hunting
We have no right to self defense nor to CCW or open carry
all semi's are controlled...even a 10/22 7.62x39 is limited here at the moment. local maker just started up for 5.56 so that is at a good price for Oz. 7.62 is next we hope..all non FMJ for huntingWe have no right to self defense nor to CCW or open carry
bill_c
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Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 03:34 AM UTC
Have a look at this item from Nuremberg.
amoz02t
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Posted: Monday, February 02, 2015 - 05:27 PM UTC
Thank you for the point to the photos Bill!
Well Dragon USA website just marked my M1A2 SEP V2 #3556 order as "shipped" today on Feb 3, 2015. Looks like the new kit is out in the states now! Also seeing some of the old #3536 SEP kits showing up on eBay again after a long drought.
Cheers!
Well Dragon USA website just marked my M1A2 SEP V2 #3556 order as "shipped" today on Feb 3, 2015. Looks like the new kit is out in the states now! Also seeing some of the old #3536 SEP kits showing up on eBay again after a long drought.
Cheers!
jasmils
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Posted: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 - 04:47 AM UTC
Dragon #3556 is just a mix of #3535 and #3536 with two new sprues.
The 2 sprues cover the LAGS, RWS, GPS, DUKE and a couple of other bits and pieces.
Back-date to SEP, is very easy. Back-date it to an Australian M1A1 AIM SA, not so easy.
The 2 sprues cover the LAGS, RWS, GPS, DUKE and a couple of other bits and pieces.
Back-date to SEP, is very easy. Back-date it to an Australian M1A1 AIM SA, not so easy.
amoz02t
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Posted: Saturday, February 07, 2015 - 07:19 AM UTC
Dragon USA M1A2 SEP V2 #3556 order arrived in Kentucky today on Feb 7, 2015. Just started looking at the kit up close. Also finally picked up the old #3536 M1A2 SEP kits on eBay today.
Much to study up on here!
Much to study up on here!
LonCray
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Posted: Monday, February 09, 2015 - 02:29 AM UTC
I also got my 3556 kit today - looks like not a huge amount added, but a ton and a half of unused parts for the spares boxes.
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