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Two new releases have been announced by Dragon Models Limited, one in 1/35th scale, the other in 1/72nd....

Dealing with 1/35th scale first, the latest in the Premium Edition range has been announced in the form of:

DRA6299 - Sd Kfz 171 Panther 'Ausf.D'



Using the original kit as a basis, this 'New' release has been totally updated with a host of new features including new turret, tracks, inclusion of PE and a turned aluminium gun barrel...

Moving onto the latest (and VERY welcome) new release in 1/72nd:

7270 - T34/85 Mod. 1944 (Late Production)



Included are numerous NEW parts including a bonus set of photo-etched "mattress spring armor" as was found on T-34s late in the war. This is, and correct me if i'm wrong, the first time that this 'extemporized' protection has actully been modelled in a kit of this scale. Other features include:

- NEW slide-molded one-piece turret (with separate roof plate)

- Accurately shaped turret representing the T-34/85 Mod.1944 (Late Production)

- NEW Late Production commander’s cupola

- Photo-etched parts for engine deck grills and “mattress spring armor”

- NEW Cartograf decal sheet with a variety of unit markings

- Driver’s hatch includes interior detail

- Commander’s, loader’s and driver’s hatches can be assembled open/closed

- Precise engine deck details

- Slide-molded gun barrel

- Dragon Styrene tracks included

- Slide-molded fuel tanks

- Exhaust pipes with hollow ends

- One-piece road wheels, idler wheels and sprockets

More photos can be seen at the side....