Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 06:30 AM UTC
The following armour kit release appears to have been confirmed by DML as per the Dragon USA website.
1/35 M1A1 Panther II, U.S. Army - All new tooling
This is an all new kit and uses the latest research and Dragon technology! Many features have never been seen on any kit before. According to DML this is "The best M1 Panther II kit yet available. "

"First ever" features:
- Complete all-round surface detail on the small round mine rollers
- The emergency switch-off device on the upper left side of the hull is incorporated on a kit for the first time.
- A novel double-layered rear panel allows exquisite inner detail to be seen. No other manufacturer has ever included the inner panel before.
- The world's most accurate 1:35 scale drive sprocket ever with correct lightening holes

Dragon technology used:
- Slide mold technology contributes a .50-cal MG with an opened muzzle, detailed video cameras, and accurately detailed grenade launchers.
- Convenient "Magic Tracks" are included

More features:
- Completely new molding
- Extensively researched with the latest information
- The mine roller kit assembly is fully detachable and functional. The arms can be raised or lowered, and the rollers are free to rotate
- Includes metal tow cables
- Includes clear parts for periscopes
- Hatches are hinged and can open/close
- The engine grills are perfectly rendered with the different correct patterns.
- Rear lights accurately portrayed.
-Front and rearmost side skirt panels can actually be physically swung open and close, in imitation of the real vehicle.
- Highly detailed suspension with separate suspension arms.
- Photo-etched frets offer components for the MG mount and bolt heads
- Includes decals by Cartograf with numerous markings
- Metal Chains

Link to picture: http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/propics/DIR_DRA/l/l_DRA3534.jpg


Further information is available from the Dragon USA website.
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