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Dragon: T54E1 Build
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Posted: Monday, August 21, 2017 - 06:59 PM UTC


Shawn Quillen reviews and builds the Dragon Model Black Label T54E1 in 1/35th scale.

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If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!
Jupiterblitz
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Posted: Monday, August 21, 2017 - 07:48 PM UTC
Build reviews are the most valuable source a modeler can get about a scale model kit.

Thank you Shawn for your efforts - must have been very challenging to finish this project: Fixing the issues, compensating the frustration and still being disciplinated to documente and write both a review and a description of the build process.

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Posted: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 - 02:25 AM UTC
Shawn-- great review! You did a fine job with the construction of this unique tank
Thanks
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Posted: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 - 03:00 AM UTC
What the [auto-censored] happened to the improved preview CAD?
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Posted: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 - 03:42 AM UTC
Nice job finishing that kit Shawn, and nice review, very honest, and accurate from what I have seen in my kit.
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Posted: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 - 06:26 AM UTC
Reviews like this -and the idle banter, are what makes this site so useful to modelers. I know that I was less than impressed with my Kpz 70 kit, wondering how they could possibly have gotten it wrong when the real beast exists in various museums. Frustrating.
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Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 - 09:34 AM UTC
Even with all those issues your build has turned out very well. I wanted to get one of these kits but after hearing all the reviews, it doesn't sound like it is worth the hassle!

Very nice work and great paint job!
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