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Dragon: Huge Shermanvaranusk
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain / Espaņa
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Posted: Sunday, February 04, 2018 - 02:59 PM UTC
Dragon previously launched a stunning 1/6 plastic model kit of an M4A3 105mm howitzer before. Now Dragon has taken the next step and is offering a kit of the M4A3(75)W, a standard tank used by the US Army during WWII.
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JohnLindbom
Sweden
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Posted: Sunday, February 04, 2018 - 06:14 PM UTC
When will we see one in 1/1?
redcap
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: November 06, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, February 04, 2018 - 06:48 PM UTC
I'm not sure who buys this sort of thing as IMHO they are simply toy like in such a large scale and have the appearance more of a child's pedal car than a detailed scale model.
Still, each to their own and all that.
Gary
Still, each to their own and all that.
Gary
TankCarl
Rhode Island, United States
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Posted: Sunday, February 04, 2018 - 06:48 PM UTC
Built this, a few years ago. The turret did not have enough ventilators for an accurate 105 mm tank.But, it did include all parts needed to make the 75mm gun version. I guess with this issue, they have omitted the extended end connectors.
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/207838&ord=&page=1
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/207838&ord=&page=1
lightningdon
West Virginia, United States
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Posted: Monday, February 05, 2018 - 12:22 AM UTC
You might be surprised at what you can do with large scale models. Check out these 1/4 scale fully detailed and drivable monsters:
http://thefunnybeaver.com/giant-14-scale-rc-tanks/
http://thefunnybeaver.com/giant-14-scale-rc-tanks/
alanmac
United Kingdom
Joined: February 25, 2007
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Posted: Monday, February 05, 2018 - 12:33 AM UTC
I don't think these were ever intended for the model makers market. I'm sure they were produced for those people who collect the Dragon "Dollies" , to go along side them. Grown ups who are reliving their childhood experiences of GI Joe/Action Man or maybe even Barbie and Ken
johhar
Alabama, United States
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Posted: Monday, February 05, 2018 - 12:50 AM UTC
Can't see the $600. I can build 1-35 for almost two years on that.