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It would seem, a first glance, that these new releases are subjects which are following a 'well-trodden' path, however, both are offering some significant features in a scale which definitely deserves some consideration as an 'alternative' to the more traditional....

Two new 1/72nd scale releases are getting listed for release in July/August 2006. Dragon Models are happily continuing with their 'M4 Program' in this scale and, in the case of the Tiger, a new moulding is ALWAYS welcome:

DRA 7273 - M4A1 Sherman, Normandy 1944



At the outset, one of the most eye-catching features on this, is undoubtedly the inclusion of a hedgerow cutter:



Other features are:

- Brand new accurately scaled early cast turret

- Bolting strips with fine detail

- New rotor shield is accurately produced to scale

- Newly tooled gun shield

- Slide-molded one-piece gun barrel

- Commander’s cupola hatch can be assembled open/closed

- Movable periscope assembly is finely detailed

- Newly tooled early cast hull

- Slide-molded M4A1 hull bottom is newly tooled

- Driver’s and radio operator’s hatches can be assembled open/closed

- On-vehicle tools recreated in exquisite detail

- Finely detailed light guards and lifting hooks

- New Cartograf decal

More detail photos at the side!

DRA 7251- Tiger 1 (Mid Production) with Zimmerit



Again, a number of features are on offer in this new kit:

- NEW lower hull with authentic zimmerit coating

- NEW one piece sprocket wheel is convenient to assemble

- NEW one piece idler wheel
- Road wheels injected as a unit - convenient to assemble and saves time

- Turret and upper hull with realistic zimmerit coating

- One piece slide-molded barrel

- BONUS metal exhaust covers

- Metal cable included

- Photo-etched parts for upgrade details

- Dragon Styrene track links

- Cartograf decal with various markings

Again, more photos can be seen at the side...