I have the M48A3 and I haven't looked at it closely but I believe that kit is OK?

What about those sketches? Are you not allowed to share them?

Who is the targeted customer of Black Label kits? This is a good question. Considering Italeri WOT series the answer is clear> gamers. But Black label kits having is 2-3 times higher price than Italeri kits. I would say for gamers BL kits are too expensive, for modelers they are just toys.
Additionally I am not so sure Dragon making any money on these kits, there are rumors about Dragon Model division financial difficulties.
I heard a story that Dragon did not have the money ordering all the extras from 3rd parties, for the re-released Tigers. All these re-release now missing PE, barrel etc at an increased price point.
I hope these are just rumors, and Dragon is working hard improving they new kits.
W`ll see

Who knows.. Maybe it implies more money goes to Disney toys development and production in detriment of the scale model department? Their Facebook page certainly looks more like a toy shop page than a scale model producer's.

And Dragon just announced they have acquired the rights for Star Wars, so makes you wonder where the main effort and money is going.

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And Dragon just announced they have acquired the rights for Star Wars, so makes you wonder where the main effort and money is going.

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All right! A bobblehead Darth Vader!

Hmmm, 45 million WoT users vs what, 5000 'serious' modellers around the world (and I'm being optimistic I think). You can complain all you want to but don't expect much...

Jim

Hmmm, 45 million WoT users vs what, 5000 'serious' modellers around the world (and I'm being optimistic I think). You can complain all you want to but don't expect much...

Jim

All true, but just think if even just 1% of those players want to try building a model of 'their' tank, that's 450,000 kits sold! Hey, I'm with you, if we're paying $80+ for a kit, it would be great to get what you payed for, but until manufacturers figure it out (if they even care), we get what we get. I guess the bottom line is don't like it, don't buy it; send them a message.

Jim

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I have the M48A3 and I haven't looked at it closely but I believe that kit is OK?

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It's not perfect (e.g. road wheels could certainly be better), but generally pretty good.

All true, but just think if even just 1% of those players want to try building a model of 'their' tank, that's 450,000 kits sold! Hey, I'm with you, if we're paying $80+ for a kit, it would be great to get what you payed for, but until manufacturers figure it out (if they even care), we get what we get. I guess the bottom line is don't like it, don't buy it; send them a message.

Jim

Even though the Black Label series may not be completely accurate, I think their products are pretty interesting. In my opinion I would be more interested in seeing one of these being built rather than a usual panther or Sherman build. Although the details are exact, I would still enjoy building this kit imho

what, 5000 'serious' modellers around the world (and I'm being optimistic I think). You can complain all you want to but don't expect much...

Jim

Pawel, if possible would you send this photo to the dragon?(I assume they don't have it)

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Pawel, if possible would you send this photo to the dragon?(I assume they don't have it)

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The sketches they have show the correct cupola quite clearly, so I'm sure they already know how it is supposed to look like. By the way, I was told that I will receive the final CAD design for review once it's done, so if there are still any major flaws left at that point, I will have a chance to catch them.

Have they checked the hatch on the turret rear? The photo I posted earlier shows that it is a little bit more to the left than shown in the CAD. It should also protrude more.