Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 07:28 PM UTC
The Late Production Tiger from DML was for many people, difficult to get hold of. Now, the company have re-released it - along with some updates/improvements:
All details from DragonUSA:

DRA 6406 - Pz.Kpfw.VI Tiger I Late Production (3 in 1)

Tiger I Late Production (3 in 1)
1) Tiger I Late Production
2) Tiger I Final Production
3) Tiger I Late Production (Command Version)


Features:

Brand New Features:

*Newly tooled slide-molded DS track with revised pattern
*Upgraded details on hull bottom delicately reproduced to look realistic
*New engine heater on rear plate is provided as option
*Newly designed exhaust shields with updated square bump details are highly realistic
*Updated escape hatch is workable with interior details

Turret

Multi-directional slide-molded cupola with full details
*Cupola ring delicately reproduced with weld seams
*Two types of cupola ring available: with and without drainage slots
*Cupola w/ head pad ring and details
*Separate commander's hatch swivel arm
*Clear parts for individual periscope ports in cupola
Two types of loader's hatch to suit different variants
*Loader’s hatch can be assembled open/closed
*Loader’s hatch with interior details
Stowage bin can be assembled open/closed, complete with slide-molded rivet detail on all bin faces
*Lock for stowage bin w/photo-etched parts
One-piece slide-molded turret
*Weld details finely reproduced on both sides of turret
Two types of turret roof available to suit different variants
*Close defense weapon can be assembled open/closed
*Close defense weapon molded in super detail: can rotate 360 degrees
*The three pilze (for final type roof) have a weld seam and drainage hole
Accurate spare tracks w/separate and accurately molded guide horns
*Detachable spare tracks can be hung on the turret sides

Gun & Mantlet

Three types of gun mantlet
Screw holes in gun sleeve
Barrel recoils as in real firing
Two types of accurately detailed slide molded muzzle brake

Upper Hull (front)

Driver and Radio operator's hatch w/ interior details and clear periscope
*Slide-molded clear periscope with rubber sleeve
Driver's vision port is movable upward/downward
Detailed Bosch headlight with electrical cable
Complete bow MG w/ sights and ammo bag
Detailed injection on-vehicle tools and brackets
Additional on vehicle tools without brackets
Photo-etched fret for on-vehicle tool brackets

Upper Hull (Rear)

Photo-etched fret for engine grill mesh
2 types of metal tow cables
Slide-molded cable heads
Finely detailed U-Shaped tow hooks
Extreme attention to detail correctly replicates the curved cross-section design of the air cooling grills

Lower Hull

One piece slide-molded bottom hull of Tiger I Late Production variant
Workable torsion bars
Idler arms with full details
Road wheels with crisp details and two types of road wheel hubs available
Interior components: fuel tank, radiator etc
*Fan in separate parts
Photo-etched air duct
Both front and rear mud guards are hinged and can be folded
Detailed jack comprises several pieces – can be extended to different lengths.
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Comments

A real pleasure! This time I will get one!
MAY 31, 2007 - 12:34 AM
Just so you and others know Herbert, while the Armorscale late Tiger I barrel and muzzlebrake are very nice, it will take a little work to get it to fit the kit mantlet. If you're thinking "but Armorscale includes a resin mantlet with it", yes they do, but unless they have changed it since I bought mine the mantlet is noticably undersized. Sooo you would still need to use the kit mantlet. Here is a link to TA's review over on PMMS where he tells you what will need to be done. http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/armorscale/b35036.htm Cheers, Mike
MAY 31, 2007 - 12:36 AM
Interesting, maybe I'll be able to get a hold of this one. Does this mean the other Late Dragon will go down in prices, by any chance? I've been looking on ebay and the prices seem pretty high, that and the Calliope.
MAY 31, 2007 - 01:56 AM
Just so you and others know Herbert, while the Armorscale late Tiger I barrel and muzzlebrake are very nice, it will take a little work to get it to fit the kit mantlet. If you're thinking "but Armorscale includes a resin mantlet with it", yes they do, but unless they have changed it since I bought mine the mantlet is noticably undersized. Sooo you would still need to use the kit mantlet. Here is a link to TA's review over on PMMS where he tells you what will need to be done. http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/armorscale/b35036.htm Cheers, Mike[/quote] Okay, so that's crap, but it doesn't look like an impossible task. I can't think of any other barrel designed for this kit from the top of my head.
MAY 31, 2007 - 01:57 AM
I agree with Viper on this one. I have this kit and it's great in all but one thing, the DS tracks. They are to big for the Tiger and when I try to adjust them to the wheels, that's another problem cause the wheels are going up and down because they have the ability of moving(those who have this Tiger will know what I'm talking about). I heard something about hot water and shrinking but didn't work, they are still too big. If anyoone has any ideas please share it. But I'd replace them with magic tracks anytime...........
MAY 11, 2008 - 01:26 AM
Emm, this News Story and thread is over a year old...
MAY 11, 2008 - 01:46 AM
Sorry, I know, but really really need a solution, if not well what can we do.............
MAY 11, 2008 - 03:04 AM
i know this thred is a year old but ive got to say that there's nothing wrong with the tiger ds track's just mount the idler as far back as it will go and your tracks should sit nicely round the running gear.......
MAY 11, 2008 - 03:48 AM
Cut the tracks.
MAY 11, 2008 - 08:59 AM
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