Thanks to Dragon Models, we are able to bring anoth 'first' to Armorama - ADVANCE images of the features of their Premium Edition Sd. Kfz. 182, Kingtiger (Porsche Turret) in 1/35th scale...

For those still unaware of the 'Premium Edition' , these are models which although essentially sound, have been completely modernized with a considerable number of new additions including aluminium barrels, PE and seperate link tracks....

DRA 6312 - Sd. Kfz. 182, Kingtiger (Porsche Turret): 1/35th scale

Here are the features of this new kit (see images at the side):

Main Features:

- new multi-direction slide-molded cupola

- cupola with fine interior details - head pad and clear parts

- loader’s hatch upgraded with interior details

- new close-defense weapon can be assembled open / closed

- pilz on turret roof are new toolings

- rear turret hatch can be modeled open / closed

- pistol port on rear turret hatch can be assembled open / closed

- pistol port comes with chain when assembled open

- new muzzle brake

- bonus aluminum gun barrel

- sets of on-vehicle tools comes with and without clamps

- metal tow cable with slide-molded cable heads

- upgraded frontal MG can rotate

- bonus U-shaped metal tow hooks

- new exhaust covers

- Magic tracks

- upgraded road wheels

- new Cartograf decals

- photo-etched parts for additional plates on turret sides

- bonus photo-etched on-vehicle tool clamps

- preformed photo-etched engine grills

- photo-etched parts for details of the rear turret hatch interior

- photo-etched parts for the spare track hooks

DRA 6312 - Sd. Kfz. 182, Kingtiger (Porsche Turret): 1/35th scale is scheduled for release in JUNE 2006

Our thanks to DML for providing these advance images...