Dragon Models tend to announce their new releases in 'dribs and drabs, normally we get one or perhaps two new releases, this time we are getting no less than FIVE new releases - 3 in 1/72nd Scale and 3 (or should that be five.?) in 1/35th scale....

I apologise in being only capable of getting some of the illustrations of the new releases and only box-art of one new release. This time however, Dragon are releasing COMPLETE product details, something which makes my life a lot easier....

The full lists, beginning with their 1/72nd scale releases, are as follows:

7255 German Heavy Tank "Maus"

7257 LCM(3) Landing Craft with 29th Infantry Div. figures This is particularly interesting - the 3rd LCM from a major manufacturer this year....

Special Features:

1. Brand new-tooled landing craft....
2. Photo-etched parts for the MG gun shield and floor....
3. 12 U.S. 29th Inf.Div. figures...
4. Obstacles (Hedgehogs) included....
5. Cartograf decal for various landing craft marking.....

In 1/35th Scale, the new releases are as follows:

6048 M4A1 75mm Sherman (Early Version) (September)

6179X 60cm Morser "Karl" Gerat 040 (LIMITED EDITION)

6233 - Sd.Kfz. 251 Half track (3 in 1 kit)

Three Variants are possible with this kit, they are :

Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. D Armored Personnel Carrier

Sd.Kfz. 251/9 Ausf. D w/7.5cm Kwk37 (L/24)

Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. D w/Night Vision "Falke"

Product Details:

New-Tooled Parts

* Complete new body and armor plate
* New interior configuration (each type is different)
* Front wheel
* Side fender
* Tools storage box optional to open/close
* Clear vision blocks with interior, optional to assemble opened/closed

Special Features:

"ezTrack" innovative cutting-free individual track link specially for Sd.Kfz. 251
* Photo-etched for MG Shield, door handle
* Details up in 7.5cm KwK37 and its armor plates
* Aluminium 7.5cm KwK37 Barrel
* Brass ammunition x 3
* 2 Units of night vision device and batteries

Bonus Features:

Soft vinyl true scale 1/35 uniform and boots
* 1/35 Nightjager figure x 4
* New-tooled half track soft-vinyl driver

Decals:

* 3 big Cartograf decal sheets for various Pz.Div. marking and vehicle plates
* Silver sticker for side mirror


6249 - 7.5cm PAK 40 w/Heer Gun Crew

Product Details:

1. Hi-tech double-layer thinnest gun shield w/rivet
2. Workable breech (shell insert possible)
3. Both aluminium barrel and plastic barrel available
4. Two kinds of 3-D designed muzzel brake optional
5. Three kinds of wheels optional [update]
6. Two pattern tires (new and worn out) available
7. Four gun crew in great coat
8. Ammunition box (tube, wooden case and metal case)
9. Brass ammo two types x 2 [update]
10. Photo-etched parts for gun shield vision cover

An impressive list, imaginative and exciting. The only question is what is Dragon going to bring us next year?