Here's a couple of photos of Dragon's Recce 38(t), great little model afflicted with a few more trouble spots than usual. The suspension (steps 1 through to 6) can be a source of frustration if it's rushed. The hull has a few inaccuracies as Terry Ashley has already pointed out. The kit supplies you with 2/3rds of an interior, very nicely detailed and all told looks the part once completed. You can view Terry's review here... http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/dragon/dr6294.htm I'll have a built-up review ready soon.
Please feel free to comment and to add your experiences with the kit.
thanks, Frank
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FingersEddie
England - South East, United Kingdom Joined: April 22, 2006
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How did you find the fenders? It looks to me like Dragon have outsmarted themselves, supplyin' a jig but not allowin' 'em to be fitted properly, once they're 'kinked'.
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mark197205
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom Joined: November 10, 2003
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It sure is a cool looking vehicle, I wonder if Dragon will do what they have done in the past and revisit this kit to correct the fenders error, personally I think it highly likely they will and we will have a "premium" version within the year.....
kevinb120
Virginia, United States Joined: May 09, 2006
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I love both the 38(t) chassis and Dragon's new 2cmm turret with the mesh roof, so what's not to like.... That's a lot of stuff going on in a very small area, looks great so far!
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zontar
Hawaii, United States Joined: August 27, 2006
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Please let us know when your review is out. I just got my copy of the kit and would welcome your impressions on the build. I probably won't start mine until summer. So far your build looks really good.
Thanks, -zon
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Sorry for the delay folks, I haven't been home for a while,
Paul,... your best bet is to leave the fenders as is, don't mess about trying to shape the fenders, or if it's a must, wait till one of the A.M. P.E. sets come out.
Zon,... my review should be up soon... I hope...
thanks for the comments,
Frank
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