Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 09:06 PM UTC
It's been a while, but Dragon Models have just announced a NEW Gen 2 figure set.
The New set (listed for release in May 2009) is:

DRA 6385 - Totenkopf Division (Kharkov 1943)

Sculpted by Hirano Yoshitaka the new set consists of four (Mid-War) figures as they would have appeared in the fighting round Kharkov. Although this kind of figure isn't particularly new, there ARE a number of useful features which should guarantee its popularity.

First of those is the inclusion of the much-seen (but rarely included) MG Tripod. In this set it's portrayed in the 'transport mode' - carried on the back of an infantryman.

The other feature, which we've also become accustomed to, is the mixture of uniforms - dictated by the cold weather. Mixing and matching this set with others will give a good variety of the lack of uniformity which is to be seen in archive images of the period.

All the usual features in the Gen 2 range are present - good mix of weapons and the inclusion of PE for epaulettes and weapon slings.
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I don't think that this artwork is done by Ron Volstad which is why it looks odd for DML boxart. C.
APR 17, 2009 - 09:23 AM
Nice to see Hirano Yoshitaka (of the Yoshi line and on Alpine's list of sculptors) doing some work for Dragon. Actually I'm a bit surprised - I thought they'd gone the CAD route with their figure line as well now. I'll be picking this set up Rudi
APR 17, 2009 - 11:03 AM
This set would go well with the other DML Kharkov set which unfortunately has a very similar machine gunner too. I like the folded tripod of the HMG.
APR 17, 2009 - 08:49 PM
Being Gen2 you should be supplied with enough equipment not to have him carrying a MG42. I don't see that as a negative, but an opportunity.
APR 17, 2009 - 10:04 PM
I'm working on a Kharkov dio, so this is good news!
APR 20, 2009 - 07:44 AM
Lafette34 for MG34 only, not for MG42, on cad and on picture
MAY 12, 2013 - 05:56 AM
I think these guys have been out for a while
MAY 12, 2013 - 09:28 AM
Get that thing done Bill! J
MAY 13, 2013 - 02:12 AM
I used to be sick of all the German stuff coming out, but i'm starting to change my mind. This looks like a good kit.
MAY 13, 2013 - 07:01 PM
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