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Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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Dragon Pzkpfw IV E on the way!
RottenFuhrer
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Posted: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 01:34 AM UTC
I just got an email notification that Great Models has shipped my Dragon Pzkpfw IV E!!! Wooo HOOOO!!!
Teacher
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Posted: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 04:08 AM UTC
WoW! That's really great. I'm pleased for you. I'd be very interested to know how long it takes to get to you. Would you mind posting a pic when you get it?

Vinnie
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Posted: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 04:13 AM UTC
Cool! It sounds like a great kit.

FYI...Great Models' price is $38.95, but I noticed (in the ads section here) Sprue Brothers has a little better deal on this one, $33.99...
http://spruebrothers.zoovy.com/c=bWVy9td9ePxsUQyKWLO9TZe5T/product/DML6264PRE
silentsteel
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Posted: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 05:46 AM UTC
i just got mine already but have to wait to work on it since i'm a deployed soldier. I ordered mine through Sprue Brothers, on a the 29 of Sept and got it on the 3rd of Oct. for $29.99... ......it was a preorder price.
Sabot
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Posted: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 06:19 AM UTC
I wonder how it will compare to the Tristar PzKpfw IV Ausf. D?
Henk
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Posted: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 07:34 AM UTC

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I wonder how it will compare to the Tristar PzKpfw IV Ausf. D?



I understand from one review that a large number of boltheads are individual items, which will make construction probably a little bit more involved than really neccessary. There are also some serious errors with the engine cover hinges, which are the wrong way around. There is a review on Perth Models, and apparently the mistakes have been pointed out to Tristar. I think that Dragon has covered all the features that set the Tristar kit apart ( such as the working suspension and separate tyres and hubcovers) and than did their now trademark job of adding everything including the kitchensink.
It looks like the Dragon kit is the choice kit.

Cheers
Henk
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Posted: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 07:53 AM UTC
Andy you old skunk....Anyway, I ordered mine through Sprue Bros, so hopefully I'll get mine in a week or two,. Besides, with all I have on my plate right now I won't be able to even consider building it for a year, just sort of want to have it around so I can ogle it once in a while.
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