¹⁄72

Trying to keep abreast of releases from Dragon Models is a positively herculaneum task. Again the attention turns to 1/72nd scale, with some confirmation of New items listed in their 2006 catalogue...

There are a total of FOUR new releases getting listed for APRIL 2006, with the most interesting probably being the first in what promises to be an extensive series of Shermans...

DRA 7252 - Panther G, (Early Production) with Zimmerit (See Images at the side!)

Main Features:

- new slide-molded upper hull w/zimmerit coating

- new slide-molded turret w/ zimmerit coating

- lower frontal hull part is redesigned w/ zimmerit coating

- lower hull constructed in plastic

- engine deck with interior parts

- rear panel & tool box w/ zimmerit coating

- photo-etched parts for engine deck grills

- Dragon Styrene one-piece tracks

- metal tow cable

- new Cartograf decals

DRA 7265 - Sd. Kfz. 251/7 Ausf. C

Main Features:

- assault bridges and mounts are new parts

- newly tooled benches for interior

- new tool box

- correct interior arrangement for Pionier version

- road wheels injected as a unit - convenient to assemble and saves time

- vision ports can be assembled open/closed

- Dragon Styrene one-piece tracks

- photo-etched parts

- high quality Cartograf decals

DRA 7271 - Sherman, M4A3 (76)W VVSS

Main Features:

- turret produced from slide molds

- two types of slide-mold barrels available

- upper hull made from slide molds

- lower hull made from slide molds

- hatches can be assembled open/closed

- engine deck hatch, rear panel, and front hull are made in separate parts to maximize detail

- light guards are truly tiny!

- on-vehicle tools are finely rendered

- suspension system is accurately reproduced and also easily assembled

- T-48 one-piece tracks by Dragon Styrene

- photo-etched parts to upgrade details

- new Cartograf decals

DRA 7291- Jagdtiger, (Porsche Version) with Zimmerit

Main Features:

- new one-piece upper hull and superstructure produced by slide molds (w/ zimmerit coating)

- new rear panel (w/ zimmerit coating)

- all new lower front hull (w/ zimmerit coating)

- gun barrel travel lock can assembled in either travel or combat modes

- new side fenders (w/ zimmerit coating)

- Dragon Styrene one-piece tracks

- photo-etched parts to upgrade details

- high definition Cartograf decals