varanusk
Managing EditorSanta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain / España
Joined: July 04, 2013
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Posted: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 - 01:07 PM UTC
Dragon’s Black Label series has previously released 1/35 scale kits of the well-known American Patriot PAC-1 and PAC-3 air defense systems. Now, the family has been completed with the release of the Patriot PAC-2 as used by the US Army and a number of other Armies around the world.
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Manitoba, Canada
Joined: January 03, 2016
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Posted: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 - 07:21 AM UTC
Another timely release considering the world's tense situation. Looks like another great addition to the line, though I can't vouch for completeness or accuracy.
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: October 16, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 - 07:41 AM UTC
Are these typical Black Plague quality and accuracy? I guess I am now just assuming any new non-WWII Dragon kits suck.
Colorado, United States
Joined: February 06, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 - 10:35 AM UTC
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Are these typical Black Plague quality and accuracy? I guess I am now just assuming any new non-WWII Dragon kits suck.
Well, it's at least a firm YES that Black Plague kits SUCK.
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Florida, United States
Joined: May 16, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 - 05:20 PM UTC
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Are these typical Black Plague quality and accuracy? I guess I am now just assuming any new non-WWII Dragon kits suck.
The Dragon Patriot PAC-3 isn't that bad. It is not as nice in some areas as the Trumpeter version, but better in a few areas.
PAC-3 build review.
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Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: October 16, 2006
KitMaker: 3,374 posts
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Posted: Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 06:55 PM UTC
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Are these typical Black Plague quality and accuracy? I guess I am now just assuming any new non-WWII Dragon kits suck.
The Dragon Patriot PAC-3 isn't that bad. It is not as nice in some areas as the Trumpeter version, but better in a few areas.
PAC-3 build review.
Thanks Gino
England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: June 09, 2009
KitMaker: 670 posts
Armorama: 410 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 20, 2017 - 02:05 AM UTC
So, for the benefit of the un-edjumacated, what's the difference between this kit and Trumpeter`s offering ?.
Anything Will Fit If You Use A Big Enough Hammer !!
If you produce it in Injection Moulded Plastic SOMEONE is bound to buy it !
If you want it 100% accurate - SCRATCHBUILD IT !!
Florida, United States
Joined: May 16, 2002
KitMaker: 17,694 posts
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Posted: Sunday, August 20, 2017 - 05:30 PM UTC
The biggest difference is on the work platforms. On Trumpeter's kit, they are all fine PE mesh that you can see through, as in real life. On Dragon's version, they are all solid molded plastic with a mesh imprinted onto them. Trumpeter's tire design is better too. Dragon's landing leg design is better though as they can be positioned at any angle where Trumpeter's can only be in the fully up or fully down positions.
Field Artillery --- The KING of BATTLE!!!
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell
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