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'Premium Editions' kits are DML's equivalent of a 'Service Life Extension Program' when they take a previous release and update it by adding Photo-Etch or reworking some of the elements. Here's their latest one.
DRA6325 - M4a3 76 (W) has now been given the 'treatment' with a number of new additions including PE fenders, a new mantlet and various other additions. Here are the features:

Turret:

- Brand new tooling for the (76)W early production turret, with realistic texture
- Newly tooled cupola with authentic detail
- Cupola hatch can be assembled open/closed
- MG with hollow muzzle
- 3 types of slide-molded gun barrel provided as options


Upper hull and Rear:

- New engine-cover support block - APU exhaust pipe
- New racks for spare track links
- Completely new air intake with multi-layer details
- M4A3 engine deck realistically reproduced
- Rear hull plate is set at correct angle
- Clear parts for the vision block


Wheels and Tracks:

- New drive sprocket with delicate detail
- Brand new DS T48 track with EEC (Duckbills)


Others:

- New Cartograf decal
- Photo-etched parts
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Any ideas on how much she will cost?
JUN 26, 2008 - 06:07 AM
That is a sweet looking kit.
JUN 26, 2008 - 02:33 PM
What's a DS track?
JUN 26, 2008 - 02:45 PM
Any idea when it will be released? Samuel
JUN 27, 2008 - 06:01 AM
DS is flexible "Dragon Styrene" tracks that you can glue together with regular model cement. One piece, not the indy links.
JUN 27, 2008 - 06:11 AM
You can get it from Great Models for $39.95. Samuel
JUL 10, 2008 - 03:59 AM
I would just like the tracks. Then maybe I will build the Bulge kit i already have. Jeff
JUL 15, 2008 - 02:17 PM
If you get the new Dragon late Pacific M4A2 Sherman kit, you'll find two sets of DS steel chevron tracks--one with extended end connectors and one without.
JUL 15, 2008 - 02:53 PM
You can get it from Great Models for $39.95. Samuel [/quote] Reasonable price
JUL 16, 2008 - 06:18 AM
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