Dragon has announced another Pz.Kpfw. VI kit, this time an early production version depicting the vehicle “TiKi” of the Das Reich Division.
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Dragon: Das Reich Tiger I
tatbaqui
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Posted: Saturday, November 18, 2017 - 04:00 PM UTC
Dragon has announced another Pz.Kpfw. VI kit, this time an early production version depicting the vehicle “TiKi” of the Das Reich Division.
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Jmarles
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Posted: Saturday, November 18, 2017 - 04:39 PM UTC
Interesting. As the proud owner of nine tigers, I won't need to buy this. But seeing a kitted version of Tiki is cool. No need for AM decals, etc. Although I thought the turret numbers were 812 and 832. Anyways, it looks like they have got the muffler set up and all that. 
kefran
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Posted: Saturday, November 18, 2017 - 09:02 PM UTC
at least a Tiger ... was waiting for ages for finally a Tiger to be produced !
specmod
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Posted: Sunday, November 19, 2017 - 02:27 AM UTC
wow, another Tiger!! Original
Tojo72
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Posted: Sunday, November 19, 2017 - 02:51 AM UTC
Here come the haters. 
Jmarles
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Posted: Sunday, November 19, 2017 - 03:28 AM UTC
....aaaand cue the stupid comments. Hey, you love bulbous tanks that only come in one colour. Oh wait. I forgot about the like seven that had camo. That makes you resentful and bitter - I get it. Maybe the shermaholics can take a page out of the axis modeller's notebook and not offer silly, childish barbs and infantile whining. You'll notice the thread about the new Korean Sherman isn't 75% axis modeller's stamping their feet about how it's not a Bergepanther. Incidentally, there are many more Sherman releases than Tigers on the market so you have no reason to complain - especially since the new Tamiya one even has COLOUR on it! Just to spite you guys I am going to buy the best M4 on the market and turn it into a Wehrmacht schlepper!! 
tatbaqui
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Posted: Sunday, November 19, 2017 - 03:40 AM UTC
tanknick22
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Posted: Sunday, November 19, 2017 - 07:45 AM UTC
im soo tired seeing nothing but tigers and panthers coming out
Jmarles
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Posted: Sunday, November 19, 2017 - 08:08 AM UTC
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im soo tired seeing nothing but tigers and panthers coming out
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/1113473-miniart-41003-flettner-fl-282-v-21-kolibri
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/1113397-tamiya-35359-u-s-medium-tank-m4a3e8-sherman-easy-eight
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/1113288-zoukei-mura-sws-x-kawasaki-ki-45-kai-toryu
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/1113286-zoukei-mura-sws-no-12-dornier-do-335-a-12
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/1113285-zoukei-mura-sws-tbd-henschel-hs-129b
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/1113282-sbs-model-sbs4001-caudron-c-600-aiglon
http://www.dragon-models.com/d-m-item.asp?pid=DRA3604
http://www.meng-model.com/new.php?id=741
These represent about 10% of recent releases. There are dozens more. If that's not enough for you, maybe you should quit modelling so you don't clog up threads with your inane whining.
***update: the red Sherman glacis is from a colourised pic so it may actually be O D.. 😢
Taeuss
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Posted: Sunday, November 19, 2017 - 10:03 AM UTC
While I really don't need another really good Tiger I'll wait and see when DragonUSA has another decent sale in a few months...
Jmarles
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Posted: Sunday, November 19, 2017 - 10:13 AM UTC
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While I really don't need another really good Tiger I'll wait and see when DragonUSA has another decent sale in a few months...
***I heard that! I grabbed the Tiger I with Borgward and "Bergetiger" with Borgward for $39 US each. Older releases.but still...!
brekinapez
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Posted: Sunday, November 19, 2017 - 10:45 AM UTC
I already have three early Tiger kits: Dragon 6820 sPzAbt 504 Tunisia and the RFM Tiger with interior, and I have built the Tamiya Frühe kit.
What sets "Tiki" apart from those three earlies that would make me buy a fourth early rather than getting more mids or lates, of which I only have one each?
What sets "Tiki" apart from those three earlies that would make me buy a fourth early rather than getting more mids or lates, of which I only have one each?
Jmarles
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Posted: Sunday, November 19, 2017 - 11:11 AM UTC
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I already have three early Tiger kits: Dragon 6820 sPzAbt 504 Tunisia and the RFM Tiger with interior, and I have built the Tamiya Frühe kit.
What sets "Tiki" apart from those three earlies that would make me buy a fourth early rather than getting more mids or lates, of which I only have one each?
******
As far as I can tell, I must assume the following:
a) it is marketed towards tiger nuts who until now, have not been able to get a "box ready" Tiki
b) marketed to those who are interested in tigers but have not yet made the jump?
Either way it seems DML thinks this is a good idea..
tanknick22
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Posted: Sunday, November 19, 2017 - 03:44 PM UTC
i have 1 tiger in my collection and that enough for me
Bravo1102
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Posted: Sunday, November 19, 2017 - 04:14 PM UTC
Actually this fills one of the last holes in the early Tiger variants. So no more Tiger kits need ever be released -- ever.
Whereas there are still dozens and dozens of unkitted Sherman variations that amount to more than Tuesday over Thursday with one unit serving for less than 90 days. The warranty didn't even run out.
I fudged one of these from another kit because I liked the "used" look of them. If only I had waited.
And I love olive drab.
Whereas there are still dozens and dozens of unkitted Sherman variations that amount to more than Tuesday over Thursday with one unit serving for less than 90 days. The warranty didn't even run out.
I fudged one of these from another kit because I liked the "used" look of them. If only I had waited.
And I love olive drab.
Tojo72
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Posted: Sunday, November 19, 2017 - 05:17 PM UTC
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im soo tired seeing nothing but tigers and panthers coming out
Really,Then your not looking in the right places.
Bravo1102
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Posted: Sunday, November 19, 2017 - 05:21 PM UTC
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Quoted Textim soo tired seeing nothing but tigers and panthers coming out
Then your really not seeing anything
What, there are new kits of the F9F and F11F fighters?
Could use new ones--
Jmarles
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Posted: Sunday, November 19, 2017 - 10:02 PM UTC
Well, with all the posts moaning about this release, I'm surprised no one has mentioned it comes with DS tracks...🙄 Well, this does fill a hole in the tiger market, and will save some modellers having to buy AM items. Now the AM decal guys can moan too..🙄Replicating the camo will be a challenge for sure; it's very odd and unique. As for Shermans, I personally am not a fan but the version with the AMX turret looks interesting. I have two old Italeri Kangaroos so I have no doubt DML or Meng will bring one out soon! 
tanknick22
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Posted: Monday, November 20, 2017 - 01:19 AM UTC
I dont care if it has ds tracks i dont need another tiger 1 is plenty
Jmarles
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Posted: Monday, November 20, 2017 - 01:36 AM UTC
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-I dont care if it has ds tracks i dont need another tiger 1 is plenty
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Then why feel the need to keep commenting on a thread that doesn't interest you? I and probably the rest of us don't particularly care if you have one tiger and fifty shermans in your stash.
Cantstopbuyingkits
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Posted: Monday, November 20, 2017 - 02:17 AM UTC
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Quoted Text-I dont care if it has ds tracks i dont need another tiger 1 is plenty
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Then why feel the need to keep commenting on a thread that doesn't interest you? I and probably the rest of us don't particularly care if you have one tiger and fifty shermans in your stash.
You can not particularly like Tigers and not be a Sherman fan, you know
tanknick22
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Posted: Monday, November 20, 2017 - 02:49 AM UTC
because it seems that all dragon want to do is stupid tigers and panthers
Pak_40
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Posted: Monday, November 20, 2017 - 04:28 AM UTC
Hello, and now for my two cents...
One thing that has been left out of the griping in this thread. Dragon, Tamiya and other Asian kit makers do not consider the North American or European markets too much when they come up with a new kit. The major markets for them are Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and The Philippines. You can throw China, Vietnam and Thailand too for their markets as well.
I find that to be interesting in of itself.
One thing that has been left out of the griping in this thread. Dragon, Tamiya and other Asian kit makers do not consider the North American or European markets too much when they come up with a new kit. The major markets for them are Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and The Philippines. You can throw China, Vietnam and Thailand too for their markets as well.
I find that to be interesting in of itself.
Vicious
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Posted: Monday, November 20, 2017 - 05:06 AM UTC
I wonder we are adults or we are at kindy? ....
Another Tiger? ... and then? .... you do not like it ... go over! ... instead no,i stump my feet, I have a tantrum, scream and cry, then spit my lolly and roll on the ground !!!! ....
Another Tiger? ... and then? .... you do not like it ... go over! ... instead no,i stump my feet, I have a tantrum, scream and cry, then spit my lolly and roll on the ground !!!! ....
bill_c
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Posted: Monday, November 20, 2017 - 06:53 AM UTC
If David Byrden is behind this, I'm in.
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