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Article number: 540011024
Product: 1:400 Intern. Space Station (Phase 2007)

Right now, the International Space Station (ISS) is orbiting the Earth 15.5 times a day at an altitude of 400km. ISS is used to conduct experiments in a variety of scientific disciplines. After the first components were launched in 1998 and the first inhabitants arrived in November 2000, the ISS has been continuously inhabited and it’s expected to keep going until 2030. It is also the right time for Dragon to release a newly tooled 1/400 scale model of the ISS!

This kit depicts the International Space Station as it was in 2007. It is built accurately in 1/400 scale and uses brand new toolings and photo-etched parts to show the maximum detail permissible in this scale. To ease display of the model ISS on a desktop, for example, and because it’s a complex and difficult shape to pose with all its modules, segments and solar-panel arrays, it comes with a convenient display stand. This is the first time Dragon has offered a scale model of the ISS, and what a centerpiece it will make in any space fan’s collection!

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Article number: 540007620
Product: 1:72 TigerI EarlyProd.Wittmann's Command

This stunning new 1/72 Tiger I kit depicts the exact vehicle that Hauptsturmführer Michael Wittmann, Germany’s highest-scoring tank ace of WWII, commanded within the Liebstandarte (LSSAH) Division in late 1943 and early 1944 on the Eastern Front. The famous tank was well photographed wearing a winter whitewash paint scheme at the time, and command tank ‘S04’ features 88 kill rings on the barrel of the KwK.36 gun. This was because, by the time he had been awarded the Knight’s Cross on 14 January 1944 and Oak Leaves on 30 January, he had destroyed 88 enemy tanks.

Dragon’s brand new kit appropriately portrays an Early-Production command variant of the Tiger I. Dragon had released a 1/72 scale kit of such a variant before, but it used older-generation parts. However, such a famous historical tank deserves the ultimate level of accuracy and highest quality, and that is what Dragon has done with this item. A huge amount of attention has been paid on getting all the details of this newly tooled command tank just right, and of course the Cartograf decal markings for the 88 kill marks on the gun barrel are included as well. These barrel rings illustrated the power of the Tiger I as well as the skill of tank ace Wittmann. Indeed, Dragon confidently asserts that this is the ultimate depiction of any Tiger I kit released in 1/72 scale to date.

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Article number: 540006927
Product: 1:35 StuG.III Ausf.G Early Prod.Kurks'43

Dragon is releasing its fourth item in its Neo Smart Kit range in the ever-popular 1/35 scale. The subject is a StuG.III Ausf.G (Sd.Kfz.142), of which 7,720 were produced from December 1942 through till April 1945. Early-production variants of this tank destroyer were used in the gigantic Battle of Kursk in July-August 1943. A prominent feature of Dragon’s Neo range is the remarkable Neo Smart Tracks, which include pre-molded lengths of track to make life easier for the modeler, as well as individual links that allow appropriate sagging effects. Furthermore, the plastic material on Neo Smart Tracks is the same as that used elsewhere on the injection-molded kit to make painting and finishing that bit easier. This 1/35 kit of the StuG.III Ausf.G Early Production, Kursk 1943 is based on Dragon’s kit range, but as an initial release it features a complete interior as a first-production bonus. With all these convenient features, model-makers could build an abandoned vehicle that fought in the Battle of Kursk with damaged tracks and opened hatches, for instance. This is a splendid Neo kit with almost limitless possibilities!

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Article number: 540006911
Product: 1:35 Sd.Kfz.250/3 "Greif"

The best-known Sd.Kfz.250/3 of all was one used by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, the Desert Fox, during operations in North Africa. He christened his particular vehicle "Greif", which translates as griffin. In actual fact, "Greif" featured an Sd.Kfz.250/Z Panzeraufbau armored superstructure that had unique characteristics such as a vision port in the rear door and a different overhanging shape at the rear. This latest Dragon kit now provides these exact components to build the Desert Fox’s halftrack mount. Furthermore, as it’s a 2-in-1 kit, modelers can choose to build a regular Sd.Kfz.250/3 command halftrack as well. The kit is based on Dragon’s most up-graded Sd.Kfz.250 Smart Kit version, but now modelers can build an Sd.Kfz.250/3 to the very latest contemporary standards, as well as "Greif" for desert operations.

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Article number: 540006818
Product: 1:35 StuG.III Ausf.E

Dragon’s exciting new range of 1/35 scale Neo Smart kits launched with the Panzer III Ausf.M (Item No. 6521) and Panzer III Ausf.M (6559), and they have received popular acclaim thanks to their Neo Smart Tracks and the inclusion of interior parts as a first production bonus. Now the Neo Smart family has expanded to encompass the Sturmgeschütz III (StuG.III) as well. Indeed, the very first StuG.III Neo Smart kit depicts an Ausf.E variant. This new a 1/35 scale StuG.III Ausf.E receives the Neo Smart makeover treatment. It is not only improved with a fine redition of fighting compartment interior but also the gearbox and associated parts in superb detail. Besides, the Neo Smart Tracks are extremely user-friendly. There’s no doubt about it, this is Dragon’s finest model ever of the important StuG.III Ausf.E. Modelers will find this Neo Smart Kit a real treat to put together and to finish thanks to its superior level of detail and ease of assembly.

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Article number: 540011023
Product: 1:400 SpaceShuttle w/Crawler-Transporter

Dragon is famed for its collection of model space rockets, and a new 1/400 scale kit offers something truly scintillating for space fans to get their teeth stuck into. It’s a model of one of the famous Space Shuttles being carried on a massive crawler-transporter. Two such crawler-transporters were built by the Marion Power Shovel Company to transport US spacecraft from the Vehicle Assembly Building of NASA to Launch Complex 39 where they could blast off into space.
Present in the box is the enormous crawler-transporter, and an erected Space Shuttle with external fuel tank and two solid rocket boosters. In fact, the fuselage of the Space Shuttle and the solid rocket boosters are made from metal, which gives the assembled model a much more satisfying degree of weight. All parts of this model combination are crisply detailed and accurately formed. Indeed, the four crawler subassemblies with their tracks and running gear are finely rendered. Once assembled, this model will be truly stunning when exhibited on a desktop or a suitable display cabinet. The Space Shuttle and the crawler-transporter may be out of service, but they surely leave a lasting impression on the memory, even more so now that Dragon offers such a tremendous 1/400 scale kit of these assemblies.

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Article number: 540011012
Product: 1:72 Apollo 18 & Soyuz 19 Test Project

The Cold War was marked by intense rivalry between the USA and USSR. However, there was one noticeable abnormality in the usually tense relations between the two superpowers, and that was a joint space mission conducted in July 1975. Known as the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP), it was the very first joint space flight between the competitors. The mission entailed an Apollo spacecraft docking with a Soyuz craft, thus allowing the crew commanders to shake hands in space on 17 July 1975. Crews were able to perform joint experiments and share gifts while they were linked in orbit for a period of 44 hours. This historic moment in space is worthwhile to produce again! The model is highly detailed, and it allows the two spacecraft to be depicted docked together as they orbit the Earth. The appearance of both Apollo 18 and Soyuz 19 are accurately depicted in miniature.

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Article number: 540011009
Product: 1:48 Apollo11"Luna Approach"CSM"Columbia

Apollo 11 will forever remain hallowed in history books since it was the mission that first put man on the Moon. Watched by millions of TV viewers, the historic Moon landing occurred on 20 July 1969 when the lander touched down on the southern Sea of Tranquility. The Lunar Module (LM), christened Eagle, spent 21.5 hours on the Moon’s surface, while the Command & Service Module (CSM), named Columbia orbited above.

As for Dragon’s 1/48 scale model, it features the Eagle LM still coupled to the Columbia CSM on its approach to the Moon. The spacecraft modules possess accurate detail, and this kit conveniently provides them both in a single box. Having the two modules connected like this makes for an impressive sight when they’re exhibited on their integral display stand. The set also features a newly tooled adapter to combine the two modules together. Furthermore, the kit makes for an interesting education lesson, allowing modelers to understand more about this milestone event. Dragon is here providing a 1/48 scale kit that will serve as a magnificent desktop display piece thanks to its outstanding size and uncompromising detail.

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Article number: 540007147
Product: 1:700 USS GabrielleGiffords LCS-10 w/NSM

USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS-10) is the fifth Independence-class LCS to be built, and it is homeported at San Diego as part of Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One. The most notable thing about LCS-10 is that it is the first to be equipped with Naval Strike Missiles (NSM), an anti-ship and land attack weapon manufactured by Norwegian firm Kongsberg. It was first seen equipped with these missiles when it deployed to the Western Pacific en route to Singapore in 2019. The NSM gives this particular LCS far greater punch and firepower.

The kit is based on a previous release of USS Independence, in which the sharp and angular silhouette of the ship is captured perfectly. Of course, this rendition of LCS-10 has been updated with the requisite new parts to represent the twin bow-mounted quad-pack launchers for the NSM, as well as additional radar and Mk-46 30mm gun system above the bridge superstructure. Slide-mold technology is widely employed, and modelers can elect to produce a waterline or full-hull model. The kit includes an MH-60S helicopter and MQ-8 Fire Scout rotary-winged unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) too. Furthermore, there is a generous selection of photo-etched parts to finish off this fine model of LCS-10 that is now armed to the teeth!

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Article number: 540006941
Product: 1:35 Panther Ausf.G Late Production

The final and most numerous variant of the Panther was the Ausf. G, of which 2,953 units were produced from March 1944 onwards. Dragon’s newest combo kit features an Ausf.G Late-Production tank with such features as a chin mantlet, steel road wheels and three infrared night-fighting sights mounted. The other kit included is a Pantherturm which was used in places like Italy and on the Eastern Front. Such well-placed and low-silhouette pillboxes could hold up Allied advances.

With this new 1/35 scale combo kit from Dragon, modelers can create a complete Panther Ausf.G Late-Production tank, and also can manufacture a Pantherturm boasting an Ausf.G turret and associated base. Both items are accurately molded and well detailed. Indeed, Dragon’s Smart Kit of the Panther G still retains the highest level of quality. Set in a diorama, this Panther turret emplacement would make a fascinating and novel subject for an end-of-war scene as the Allies closed in on victory, as is depicted on the box-top artwork.

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Article number: 540006521
Product: 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.M Kursk 1943

The second subject in this scintillating Neo Smart Kit line is a Panzer III Ausf.M as used during the Battle of Kursk in 1943. A total of 250 tanks of this variant were produced from October 1942 till February 1943. Based on the preceding Pz.Kpfw.III L tank, key design features included a deep-wading exhaust and special seals (to aid river crossings) and the attachment of Schurzen side skirt armor on the hull and turret. The Panzer III Ausf.M was armed with a 5cm KwK.39 L/60 main gun. This tank was widely used in the gigantic Battle of Kursk in July-August 1943, when nearly 3,000 German tanks clashed with more than 5,000 Soviet tanks.

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Article number: 510107516
Product: 1:72 SD.Kfz.251/1 Ausf. C Fast Assm. Kit

100% NEW MOULDS
Decals for 3 versions

THE BOX INCLUDES 2 KITS

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Article number: 500777606
Product: 1:72 Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.C mit 3.7cm PAK 36

German's Sd.Kfz.251 halftrack series proved highly versatile throughout WWII, and numerous variants were produced over the course of its life. One version is Sd.Kfz.251/7 Pionierpanzerwagen, which was issued to combat engineers in Panzerpionier companies. This new Sd.Kfz.271/7 Ausf.C version offers two options for modelers to build either a normal 251/7 w/MG or a special one with 3.7cm PaK 36 mounted on the front.

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Article number: 500777605
Product: 1:72 Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.D PionierPzKpfw

German's Sd.Kfz.251 halftrack series proved highly versatile throughout WWII, and numerous variants were produced over the course of its life. One version is Sd.Kfz.251/7 Pionierpanzerwagen, which was issued to combat engineers in Panzerpionier companies. This new Sd.Kfz.271/7 offers two options for modelers to build either a normal 251/7 w/MG or a 251/7 with 2.8cm sPzB 41 AT gun. The kit features the characteristic assault bridges are accurately reproduced in 1/72 scale.

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Article number: 500777604 Product: 1/72 Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.D mit Wurfrahmen 40 (2 in 1)

German's Sd.Kfz.251 halftrack series proved highly versatile throughout WWII, and numerous variants were producedover the course of its life. One version was the Stuka zu Fuss mounting the Wurfrahmen 40 rocket launcher system, ideal of providing a heavy bombardment capability to panzergrenadier units. The new Dragon 1/72 kit features such fighting vehicle, offering two options for modelers to build either a vehicle with 32cm incendiary projectiles/wooden crates or a vehicel with 28cm incendiary projectiles in steel crates.

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Article number: 500777596
Product: 1:72 T-34/76 Mod.1943

The T-34 was a remarkable tank. It formed the steel backbone of the Red Army's tank force, and they undeniably contributed to a Soviet victory over German forces. A number of variants appeared during its lifefime. One problem with early T-34 was the inadequate protection given to commanders in their turrets. With the larget hatches, the commanders exposed them to a great deal of peril on the battlefield. The Mod.1943 provided the commander with a cupola for the first time. This 1/72 Mod.1943 kit includes such precise cupola and also the correct features of a Mod.1943 has.

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T-34/76 Mod.1943
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Article number: 500777595
Product: 1:72 T-34/76 Mod.1942

The T-34 was a remarkable tank. It formed the steel backbone of the Red Army's tank force, and they undeniably contributed to a Soviet victory over German forces. A number of variants appeared during its lifetime. The Mod.1942 features with 76mm gun and distinctive hexagonal turret. It also comes with steel wheels. All those features are reproduced in this 1/72 model. This unique model kit will soon be available in Dragon's new 1/72 Armor Pro series again! Please don't hesitate to place your order as soon as possible.

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T-34/76 Mod.1942
in scale 1:72

Article number: 500777590
Product: 1:72 T-34/76 Mod.1941

The T-34, the mainstay tank of the Red Army during WWII, has been described as the most important weapon that helped Russia win the war in the East. Certainly it was the most widely produced tank of the war, and as can be expected, a number of variants appeared during its lifetime. The most important improvement on Mod.1941 was the longer-barrelled F-34 76.2mm gun. Many components were put under scrutiny for mass production, like the gun mount, the welded turret with a new, single, wide hatch, and many other parts. Now Dragon is going to re-launch this T-34/76 Mod.1941 in new 1/72 Armor Pro series.

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T-34/76 Mod.1941
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Article number: 500777575
Product: 1:72 Tiger I Early Production Wittmann's

Hauptsturmführer Michael Wittmann was one of Germany’s highest-scoring tank aces of WWII, with the credited destruction of 138 tanks and 132 anti-tank guns. He took command of a Tiger I for combat during Operation Citadel at Kursk in July 1943. Dragon has created a magnificent representation of Wittmann’s Tiger I (turret number ‘S04’) with 88 kill marks on barrel. Dragon’s kit appropriately portrays an Early-Production variant.

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Article number: 500777571
Product: 1:72 M4A1(76)W VVSS

The Sherman may have been inferior to its German adversaries in terms of firepower and armor protection, but it was nevertheless the most widely used and most important Allied tank of WWII. Significantly, the M4 was also reliable, uncomplicated and rugged. The first production model was the M4A1 with a cast hull. This 1/72 scale M4A1 model kit has received the full works, and is ready to take on the mightiest Panther or Tiger in battle!

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M4A1(76)W VVSS
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Article number: 500777569
Product: 1:72 Sherman M4A3 (105mm) VVSS

The Medium Tank M4, better known as the Sherman, appeared in various forms throughout its stellar career with Allied armies. One of the lesser known variants is the M4A3 (105mm), of which five hundred were manufactured by Detroit Arsenal between April and August 1944. The 105mm howitzer gun was fitted so that the vehicle could serve in the close support role, rather than in the usual tank role. Precisely such a vehicle has now been re-introduced in 1/72 model kit form.

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Sherman M4A3 (105mm) VVSS
in scale 1:72

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Article number: 500777568
Product: 1:72 M4A1 Sherman

The Sherman was the mainstay of the Allied armored units, with over 40,000 produced from 1942 onwards. The ubiquitous Sherman was to be found in the ranks of every Allied army in World War II and on every front. One of the most easily distinguishable variants was the M4A1, which utilized a cast hull rather than the welded hull of the others. Now Dragon introduces a fantastically accurate version of the M4A1 tank for all connoisseurs of the famous Sherman.

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Article number: 500777563
Product: 1:72 Jagdtiger Henschel Type

Dragon new addition to the 1/72 product lines is a Jagdtiger of Henschel Production type. The Jagdtiger was an armored monstrosity produced by Germany. Indeed, it was the heaviest armored fighting vehicle to serve during WWII. Weighing in at 71.7 tonnes, the Sd.Kfz.186 was a tank destroyer armed with an extremely potent 12.8cm PaK 44 L/55 antitank gun. A total of 88 vehicles were produced from late 1944 through to the cessation of hostilities. However, despite the effectiveness of its thick armor (250mm on the superstructure front) and powerful armament, the vehicle suffered from poor mobility and mechanical unreliability owing to its weight problem.

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Jagdtiger Henschel Type
in Scale 1:72

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Article number: 500777561
Product: 1:72 Sturmhaubitze 42 Ausf.E/F 10,5cm

The StuG.III is a well-known tank destroyer used by German forces in WWII. Closely related is the StuH.42 (denoting Sturmhaubitze 42), which was used to support armor and infantry with a larger-caliber gun offering greater destructive firepower. The first low-rate production examples were manufactured by Alkett in October 1942, using chassis of StuG.III Ausf.E/F vehicles fitted with a 10.5cm StuH.42 L/28 howitzer.

The latest offering from Dragon represents a stunning 1/72 scale kit of an StuH.42 self-propelled howitzer based on our latest StuG.III Ausf.F chassis. This kit has brand new one-piece barrel and the notek light. Same as last StuG.III, the road wheels and track run are made as one piece for modeling convenience. Dragon 1/72 StuG.III family has just gained even more firepower with this fine rendering of a StuH.42 Ausf.E/F with larger-caliber gun.

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Article number: 500777560
Product: 1/72 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.F1(F)

The Pz.Kpfw.IV was the only German tank to remain in production throughout the entirety of the war with 8500 produced between 1937 and 1945. Dragon’s outstanding plastic rendition of the Panzer IV Ausf.F1 accurately portrays this short-barreled Panzer. By judiciously combining smart engineering and slide-mold technology, the number of parts to assemble has been reduced to a minimum. The result is an accurate kit that is easy and pleasurable to assemble.

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Article number: 50077759
Product: 1:72 StuG.III Ausf.B

The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG.III) has the distinction of being Germany’s most widely produced AFV of WWII, with 10,619 eventually manufactured. Based on the chassis of the Panzer III, it was cheaper and faster to build since it did not have a rotating turret. One of the StuG.III variants employed was Ausf.B, which mounted a short-barreled 7.5cm gun. This new 1/72 StuG.III Ausf.B has a complete new superstructure and roof, sprocket and idler wheels, engine deck, rear panel and etc. Moreover, like the previous StuG.III, its road wheels, return rollers and track come as single subassembly for easy assembly.

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StuG.III Ausf.B
in Scale 1:72

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Article number: 500777551
Product: 1:72 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H

Panzer IV was the most widely produced German tank of WWII, with 8500 produced from 1936-45. One of the later variants was the Panzer IV Ausf.H - it commenced production in April 1943 and a total of 3013 vehicles were completed. The latest offering from Dragon represents such a stunning 1/72 scale kit of a panzer IV Ausf.H. This new kit has many brand new-tooled parts like cupola, turret, upper hull, mantlet and barrel. Moreover, for easy assembly, the road wheels, return rollers and track come as single subassembly for easy assembly. Dragon 1/72 panzer IV family has just gained even more firepower with this fine rendered panzer.

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Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H
in Scale 1:72

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Article number: 500777530
Product: 1:72 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.D

Dragon has a brand new Panzer IV Ausf.D tank in 1/72 scale available for modelers wishing to expand their number of variants in this family. The Ausf.D was produced from October 1939 through to May 1941, with just 229 units manufactured in total. This type reintroduced a hull machine gun and it used an external mantlet (instead of an internal one). Armor protection was also improved, with 20mm armor now used on the sides. The tank retained the previously used short-barreled and low-velocity 7.5cm KwK.37 L/24 gun as its main armament.

Dragon has previously released 1/72 scale plastic kits of the Panzer IV family, but this is the very first of the Ausf.D. Thus, it’s a 100% newly tooled kit. By judiciously combining smart engineering and slide-mold technology, the number of parts to assemble has been reduced to a minimum. For example, the road wheels and track run are made as one piece. Indeed, these parts only need to be plugged into the hull suspension units and glued and, hey presto, they’re finished! This is a completely new idea from Dragon to ease assembly in every possible way without sacrificing one iota of detail. Indeed, modelers will be able to enjoy their craft more than ever without wasting time on repetitive tasks. The Panzer Ausf.D was an early member of the family, but Dragon has applied the latest technology to it!

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Article number: 500777515
Product: 1:72 Sd. Kfz. 184 Elefant

The Elefant was an impressive tank destroyer featuring a powerful long-range 8.8cm PaK 43/2 gun in a hull with armor that was up to 200mm thick in places. A total of 91 vehicles were manufactured, though mobility of this 65-tonne behemoth was not its strong point. It managed a top speed of no more than 30km/h on roads, and the drive sprockets needed to be changed every 480km or so!

One of Dragon latest offerings of 1/72 scale kit is this Elefant. This kit is based on our outstanding kit. All details are rendered accurately in 1/72 scale and it comes with impressive features like slide-molded one-piece upper hull and one-piece lower hull. For easy assembly, DS tracks are included. Cartograf decals offer different markings as well.

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Article number: 500777510
Product: 1:72 Churchill Mk. III, Dieppe 1942

The Churchill infantry tank is a most distinctive design with its extremely long chassis and wraparound tracks. Named after the British Minister of Defence of the time, the Churchill tank was very well armored. It was produced in a series of versions that offered heavier armor and more powerful armament as the war progressed. The Mk.III, weighing in at 39,626kg, arrived on the scene in March 1942. It featured a 6-pounder gun in the all-welded turret, and the hull-mounted howitzer fitted in previous variants was deleted. The Churchill Mk.III was famously involved in the failed landing at Dieppe in northern France on 19 August 1942. The raid landed more than 3,600, mostly Canadian, soldiers, of which 60% were killed, wounded or captured.

Dragon is issuing a 1/72 scale kit representing a Churchill Mk.III of the type that went ashore at Dieppe. To create this variant, many new components such as a complete upper hull have been newly tooled. A very obvious addition is the extended exhaust pipes for deep wading, with these aiding tanks disembarking from landing craft on Dieppe’s beach. The Churchill Mk.III is beautifully detailed, and it assembles quickly and easily into an accurate model thanks to time-saving elements like one-piece DS tracks and single-piece bogies. These early-type tracks are brand new. This is not just a rehashed Churchill Mk.III kit, for it offers modelers something quite unique with its multiple new parts.

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Article number: 500777509
Product: 1:72 Panzerfähre Fährendeck Ainten

Dragon’s 1/72 scale plastic kit of the Panzerfähre (PzF) Prototype Nr.I won the ‘Kit Magazine’ award in 2012, and a Prototype Nr.II kit soon followed. An exciting new variation on the theme is being released in the same scale, this time depicting Nr.II with a Fährendeck. The Panzerfähre was an amphibious tractor based on the chassis of a Panzer IV Ausf.F tank, and when working in tandem with another PzF, it created a floating ferry platform capable of carrying a 24-ton load. It could thus transport armored vehicles over water obstacles such as rivers or lakes. Unfortunately, because heavier tanks were appearing on the scene at the time of its development, the PzF never went into production because of its inadequate payload.

The new 1/72 scale set includes the PzF (Prototype Nr.II) released previously. The kit makes clever use of parts from Dragon’s Panzer IV models – for example, the wheels, suspension and tracks. Details such as hull rivets are delicately rendered, while slide molds are widely used to improve the quality of molding detail. Modelers will thus find the vehicle assembles easily. The other half of the kit is devoted to the Fährendeck pontoon, which is obviously a brand new tooling. For those modelers who previously bought a PzF kit, this new combo allows them to recreate a river-crossing scene with a full ferry complement. As illustrated in the box-top artwork, the finished item will look spectacular. Furthermore, this scale is ideal for a river or riverbank diorama.

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Article number: 500777490
Product: 1:72 Panzerfähre Gepanzerte TEN

Last year Dragon released a stunning 1/72 scale plastic kit of Panzerfähre Prototype Nr.I, and it justly received international recognition by winning the "MODELL FAN" award in 2012. That kit is now being joined by another identically scaled model, this time depicting Prototype Nr.II. It’s destined to be just as hot! The Panzerfähre (abbreviated to ‘PzF’) was an amphibious tractor conveniently based on the chassis of a Panzer IV Ausf.F tank. Development of the Panzerfähre began in early 1941, and by mid-1942 Magirus had delivered two prototypes. The lightly armored, fully tracked vehicle had a boat-like bow and a propeller at the stern. The amphibian’s main function was combat supply on land and in water. It could tow an amphibious trailer, or alternatively it could work in tandem with another Panzerfähre as a floating ferry platform capable of carrying a 24-ton load. However, because heavier tanks were appearing on the scene, the PzF never went into production because of its inadequate payload.


The new 1/72 scale kit makes clever use of parts from Dragon’s Panzer IV models – for example, the wheels, suspension and tracks. Many aspects are obviously shared with the earlier PzF Nr.I kit, with changes inserted where necessary for the later vehicle. Details such as hull rivets are delicately rendered, while slide molds are widely used to improve the quality of molding. Modelers will thus find that it assembles easily. The kit includes the craft itself but not the ferry pontoon. The finished item is a spectacular vehicle, and the smaller scale allows space for modelers to place it in a suitable diorama showing a river or riverbank.

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Article number: 500777482
Product: 1:72 Tiger I Early Production

No matter East or West, Indestructible Tiger I was nightmare to Allied Soldiers. A total of 1,354 Tigers were produced by Germany between July 1942 and August 1944. Dragon's new Tiger I is a Early Production accurate to 1/72 scale. The Tiger I’s details are beautifully rendered. It also assures model-makers of user-friendly assembly and enhanced detail and quality. The whole kit is rounded off by the high-definition Cartograf decals. This newest small-scale edition fulfills the missing link of Tiger I family in 1/72 scale. With this Early Production, Dragon gets the grand slam of 1/72 Tiger I from Initial, Early, Mid to Late Production.

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Tiger I Early Production
in scale 1:72

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Article number: 500777407
Product: 1:72 PZ.KPFW.III Ausf. N w/Schürzen Ten

Considering the fact that the Panzer III was a product of the 1930s, this German medium tank did well to serve so long in WWII. It was obviously supplanted by the Panzer IV and later the Panther in the tank-versus-tank role, but it did find a niche in the infantry support role. This is most clearly expressed in the final Pz.Kpfw.III variant to enter service – the Ausf.N, of which 700 were manufactured or converted. The Panzer III N entered service in June 1942 and production continued until August 1943. Key characteristics of the Ausf.N were its basis on the Ausf.J or M chassis, and the fitting of a short-barreled 7.5cm KwK37 L/24 gun. Ironically, this was the weapon fitted to older Panzer IV A-F1 tanks. Thus equipped, the Panzer III N was used in the close-support role in Tiger battalions or Panzergrenadier divisions.

Dragon’s Armor Pro series is releasing its second 1/72 scale kit of the Panzer III Ausf.N. The first item to be available (No.7386) was a vehicle serving with the Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) in North Africa, and since this new kit is based upon that successful release, it can be expected to assemble easily and accurately. Amongst the many features of this latest kit is a full set of turret and hull Schürzen – 5mm-thick armored skirts that were fitted to original vehicles from March 1943 onwards to protect against enemy anti-tank weapons. On this kit, the hull and turret Schürzen and associated support brackets involve brand new toolings. This is an exciting new 1/72 kit of an important Panzer III variant – an ideal vehicle to accompany a Tiger tank into battle!

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The final production variant of the medium-class Panzer III was the Ausf.N. This type appeared in June 1942, by which time the Pz.Kpfw.III was outclassed in tank-versus-tank engagements. The tank was thus relegated to the infantry support role, and it was equipped with a short-barreled, low-velocity 7.5cm KwK 37 L/24 gun. Before production finally ceased in August 1943, a total of 663 new Panzer III N tanks had been manufactured, plus another 37 were converted from Ausf.J/L/M models. The Pz.Kpfw.III N was typically assigned to Tiger battalions and some were therefore deployed to North Africa to support the Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK). The DAK expeditionary force, under its famous commander Erwin Rommel, fought gamely in North Africa before its remnants were finally forced to surrender in May 1943.

Dragon’s Armor Pro series is proud to launch its very first 1/72 scale kit of the Panzer III medium tank. This kit specifically offers modelers the chance to build a Panzer III Ausf.N variant that fought with the DAK in North Africa. As the first in the family, the kit includes all-new toolings and it draws upon the technical and technological pedigree of 1/35 Smart Kits. The upper hull is slide molded as a single piece, as is the accurate lower hull. The turret is made from a multi-directional slide mold, and hatches can be shown open or closed depending on the builder’s preference. The entire running gear - including the sprockets, road wheels and idlers - are brand new. Appropriate photo-etched pieces such as mesh for the deflector grill are offered too. This DAK kit constitutes a "hot" debut for Dragon’s 1/72 Panzer III family!

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Article number: 500777385
Product: 1:72 Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.L Late Production

The Panzer III was a medium-class tank that at the outbreak of WWII was designed to be the primary platform of the all-conquering panzer divisions. However, with the advent of more heavily armored and up-gunned enemy tanks, the role of the Panzer III became secondary to that of the Panzer IV and production finally ceased in 1943. One of the later models to be produced was the Panzer III Ausf.L, which featured a longer and more powerful 5cm KwK 39 L/60 main gun. It also boasted thicker armor, with an additional 20mm-thick layer on the turret and hull front. A total of 653 Ausf.L tanks were produced in 1942 by German factories.

This new kit specifically offers modelers the chance to build a Late-Production variant of the Panzer III Ausf.L. It includes new toolings, like the long-barreled cannon. It also draws upon the technical and technological pedigree of the larger 1/35 Smart Kit, including full detail and convenient assembly. The upper hull is slide molded as a single piece, as is the accurate lower hull, both elements containing crisp detail. The turret is made from a multi-directional slide mold, and hatches can be shown open or closed depending on the builder’s preference. Where appropriate, photo-etched pieces such as mesh for the deflector grill are also offered.

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Article number: 500777376 Product: 1:72 Tiger I Init-Prod. Leningr. 1942/43

Features:

- The greatest design of Tiger I Initial Production has 1/35 level of detail
- Finely detailed turret roof
- Commander's hatch w/internal detail
- Commander's cupola recreated in detail
- MGs w/hollow muzzles
- Seats for commander and loader
- Detail on underside of loader's hatch made from photo-etched part
- Delicate upper hull w/fully detailed engine deck
- Delicate exhaust parts and fording extention option for air intake
- One-piece slide-molded turret
- Interior components such as fuel tank, radiator and fans
- Photo-etched air-cooling grills
- One-piece gun barrel w/hollow muzzle brake made from slide-mold
- Gun mantlet reproduced w/bolt detail
- Gun breech w/full detail
- Optional photo-etched or plastic air intake
- Driver's and radio operator's hatches w/interior detail can be assembled open/closed
- Highly detailed DS tracks
- Detailed smoke dischargers made by slide-molds
- Detailed spare tracks w/brackets
- Fine detail on jack thanks to slide-molds
- Slide-molded exhaust flap
- Intricate tow cable
- Sprocket and idler w/intricate detail
- Delicate road wheels are presented

When it released its first 1/35 Tiger I kit, Dragon created a milestone because of its extreme degree of detail, multimedia components and engineering excellence. This same level of detail is available in 1/72 scale, and the newest small-scale edition of the Tiger I is an Initial Production tank of s.Pz.Abt.502. This heavy tank battalion is distinguished by the fact that it was the first to deploy the new Tiger I tank in combat. Formed in August 1942, s.Pz.Abt.502 arrived at the Leningrad front and it was soon using its Tiger tanks in battle. Dragon’s new kit allows modelers to produce the specific vehicles that was operational in the Leningrad region in February 1943 – a Tiger I with tactical number "3".

This new release of the Tiger I Initial Production tank assures model-makers of user-friendly assembly and enhanced detail and quality. It sees the introduction of newly tooled parts like brand new stowage bin. Even the tiniest details - for example, a reversed pistol port on tank is carefully reproduced. For modelers wishing to recreate a specific tank from this historically important tank battalion, this 1/72 scale kit will prove indispensable.

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Article number: 500777370
Product: 1:72 Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf.E Sd.Kfz.181 TigerI

Dragon’s famous 1/35 scale Tiger I Initial Production, Item No. 6252, was a landmark kit. At the time of its release, it represented a huge leap forward in the quality and comprehensiveness of plastic model kits. Indeed, this Tiger I set a milestone that all high-quality AFV models still aspire to. The kit portrayed a tank from s.Pz.Abt.502, a unit that was formed in August 1942 and immediately dispatched to the front near Leningrad. It was the first Tiger I unit to enter combat, and it bravely soldiered on in the Eastern Front until the end of the war.

To the delight of modelers, this remarkable and much sought after 1/35 scale kit has now been downsized to 1/72 in the form of Item No. 7370. Fortunately, none of the detail of its larger brother has been lost. The kit features the exact detail of vehicle #100 of s.Pz.Abt.502, the "Mammoth" tank unit. This particular Initial Production tank fought on the Leningrad Front before being captured by the Soviets. At the time, this remarkable war trophy was widely photographed by its gleeful captors. Dragon’s new kit in this smaller scale is remarkably detailed and widely uses slide-molded components to deliver the level of detail required. The Tiger I is a legendary tank, and tank #100 is a legend in its own right. Thus modelers receive two legends in a single kit!

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Article number: 500777359
Product: 1:72 PZ.KPFW.IV Ausf. F2(G)

The improved lethality of the long-barreled 7.5cm KwK40 gun of the Pz.IV Ausf.F2 and Ausf.G was greatly welcomed by German tankers during WWII. The Panzer IV G was supposed to be the first tank installed with the 7.5cm KwK40 L/43 gun in 1942. However, the Wehrmacht needed to urgently counteract the thicker armor of Russian T-34 and KV-1 tanks, so this gun was also fitted to some Ausf.F tanks (where it was known as the F2). A total of 175 F2 tanks were produced from March to July 1942 (with a further 25 converted from F1), while 1687 Ausf.G tanks were manufactured.

Dragon has already released a beautifully crafted 1/35 scale kit of such a Panzer IV Ausf.F2(G), and now it has been reproduced in 1/72 scale. Although the model itself might have been scaled down, there is no corresponding diminution in detail! It builds upon the intensive research and engineering done by the expert design team for the 1/35 kit. This new release has extremely well-detailed parts thanks to the clever employment of slide molds. The gun barrel is slide molded along with the muzzle brake and both fenders are brand new. Accurate markings for tanks operating in diverse theaters such as the Eastern Front, France and Tunisia are supplied in the form of decals created by Cartograf. Impressively easy to assemble thanks to clever mold design, and full of detail, this Panzer IV Ausf.F2(G) is destined to follow in the tracks of its 1/35 scale brother and thus enjoy instant popularity!

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Article number: 500777351
Poduct: 1:72 Sd.Kfz.251/22 Ausf. D m. 7.5cm PaK

Dragon has released a fair number of Sd.Kfz. 251 halftracks in its 1/72 scale range. However, among the ranks there has never been an Sd.Kfz.251/22 variant up till now. This particular halftrack version mounted a 7.5cm PaK 40 L/46 antitank gun, and it was the last major variant to be built in this famous halftrack family. As Germany desperately sought weapons to counter the onslaught of Russian and Allied tanks, one expedient was to mount this potent antitank cannon on Ausf.D halftracks, with conversions beginning in December 1944.


Dragon’s new 1/72 kit is based on the existing high-quality Sd.Kfz.251 chassis, with all the necessary alterations enabling it to mount the 7.5cm cannon. The vehicle features a completely new gun mount, and details on the PaK 40 are delicately and accurately rendered. Additional details such as ammo cases are also supplied to populate the interior of this open-topped fighting vehicle. The Sd.Kfz. 251 has always been a popular subject amongst modelers, and this most powerful and lethal variant of all will ensure it packs a punch and is an instant hit with modelers!

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Article number: 500777321
Product: 1:72 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf. F1

"Dragon has now released well over 100 models in its popular 1/72 scale AFV series. As if this wasn’t a milestone enough, Dragon is now pleased to announce a groundbreaking release. For the first time ever, Dragon has created a 1/72 scale Panzer IV tank! Building upon Dragon’s extensive experience and expertise in 1/35 scale Panzer IV kits, the first release is a Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.F1.

The Panzer IV (Sd.Kfz.161) formed the mainstay of German panzer divisions, and it holds the distinction of being the only German tank to remain in production throughout the course of WWII. This tank, numerically the most common with 8500 produced, underwent a series of improvements to improve its armament and armor protection. The Ausf. F1 was manufactured from April 1941 to March 1942. Armed with a short-barreled 75mm KwK37 L/24 gun, a total of more than 450 were produced, although a number were later converted to F2 status. Other unique distinguishing features were a new turret design (with thicker armor, and two-piece side doors), plus new drive sprockets and idler wheels to accommodate wider 400mm tracks.


Dragon’s new model accurately reflects all these key personality traits, and indeed, the model is completely new except for the road wheels! It has benefited tremendously from technical know-how and research conducted in creating its 1/35 scale brothers. Dragon is thus justifiably proud of this new Panzer IV kit, which is undoubtedly the best available on the market in terms of accuracy, detail and proportions. For those small-scale modelers interested in early Panzers, this kit will be an instant hit!

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Article number: 500777290
Product: 1:72 Pz.KPFW.III Ausf.M w/wading muffler

Dragon is able to offer 1/35 scale versions of all major variants within the popular Panzer III family, and now the 1/72 scale family is also being expanded. The latest 1/72 plastic model is the Panzer III Ausf.M. This tank version succeeded the Ausf.L, and it shared the same 5cm KwK39 L/60 main gun. Among its modifications was a deep-wading muffler with a series of associated hatch seals that allowed fording of water obstacles up to a depth of 1.3m. This performance represented a significant fording improvement over earlier Panzer IIIs. The hull-mounted smoke generators were also replaced with three 90mm NbK dischargers mounted either side of the turret. A total of 250 new Ausf.M tanks were produced from October 1942 to February 1943.

Inside the box bearing the Dragon logo lie all the necessary ingredients to create a spectacular Panzer III M with its deep-wading exhaust system. Benefiting from the precision achieved with the larger 1/35 scale version of the Panzer III M, the kit’s extremely well engineered and the parts separation is cleverly handled by the engineering team. In addition to the obviously new exhaust and muffler system, there are DS tracks and a set of photo-etched parts. Cartograf has produced an excellent set of slide decals with different tactical markings so that modelers can select an appropriate unit. This stunning 1/72 plastic kit offers a perfect balance of accuracy and ease of assembly - the perfect project for modelers to wade into!

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Article number: 500777286
Product: 1:72 StuG.III Ausf.F

The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG.III) has the distinction of being Germany’s most widely produced AFV of WWII, with 10,619 eventually manufactured. Based on the chassis of the Panzer III, it was cheaper and faster to build since it did not have a rotating turret. Once German troops began encountering heavily armored Russian tanks, the StuG III Ausf.F was fitted with a longer 7.5cm gun. This marked the StuG.III’s first true emergence as a tank destroyer rather than as an infantry support vehicle, with 359 vehicles of this variant produced from March- September 1942. Most Ausf.Fs were armed with a 7.5cm StuK 40 L/43 gun, but the final 31 examples featured
a longer and more potent L/48 gun.


Dragon is proud to offer a new 1/72 scale kit of just such a StuG.III Ausf.F. It features completely new parts (except the lower hull), including the upper hull, fighting compartment superstructure, engine deck, sprocket/idler wheels and others. Moreover, for modeling convenience, the new road wheels and track run are made as one piece. With Dragon having already issued a StuG.III Ausf.G kit in this scale, it’s now time for the preceding mark to receive the same high-quality treatment within the company’s 1/72 set of armored vehicles.

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Article number: 500777278
Product: 1:72 Pz. IV Ausf. G

Although the Pz.Kpfw. IV was initially designed as an infantry-support medium tank, it was soon up-armored and up-gunned so it could take over the Panzer III’s primary tank-fighting role. The Panzer IV eventually became the most common German tank of WWII, with more than 9000 produced from 1939 to 1945. This gave it the distinction of being the only German tank to remain in continuous production throughout the war. Obviously there were a number of different variants introduced during its lifetime, with one of these being the Ausf. G. A total of 1687 of this version were built in 1942-1943.

Modelers have been eagerly anticipating the release of Dragon’s 1/72 scale Panzer IV Ausf.G kit since the first short-barreled Ausf.F was launched a while ago. The Ausf.G kit has a long-barreled 7.5cm KwK40 L/43 gun, made as a single piece by slide mold, so the kit has a distinctive appearance. However, the kit’s designers have ensured the Ausf.G inherited the accuracy and ease of assembly of the earlier kit. This is reflected in items like one-piece DS tracks and a one-piece lower hull. Besides these important characteristics, it comes with a brand new turret, engine deck, fenders, mantlet, grenade launchers and headlights. The larger 1/35 scale Ausf.G was a roaring success amongst the modeling fraternity, and the smaller scale 1/72 Ausf.G should be no different. Not only that, but the kit has benefited from the level of amazing detail found on its 1/35 counterpart. Because the Pz.Kpfw. IV G was used in every theater of Germany’s war, including important battles like those in Kharkov, it is versatile enough to fit into any setting selected by the modeler.

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Article number: 500777110 Product: 1:700 USS New York LPD-21

New Tooling!!!

Features:
- Newly tooled AAV-7A1 included
- Utility crane newly produced
- Bushmaster II 30mm close-in guns newly produced
- Octagonally shaped funnel towers delicately reproduced
- One-piece superstructure accurately presented by
  slide-molded technology
- Loading ramp includes optional photo-etched parts
- Rolling Airframe missile system on superstructure
- One-piece slide-molded upper hull w/undercut details
  realistically represented
- Sponsons are represented on lower hull by
  slide-molded technology
- Waterline or full-hull version can be assembled
- Display stand included for full-hull version
- Delicate air cushioned landing craft included
- Intricate helicopters V-22 and CH-46 included
- Delicate flight deck included
- Stern ramp can be assembled open/closed
- True-to-scale propellers

Cyber-Hobby is releasing another ship kit, this time of USS New York (LPD-21), the fifth San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock vessel to be built. The highly detailed kit is made in 1/700 scale. This kit’s being launched to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, as the original ship has a close connection to that tragic day ten years ago. USS New York was partially constructed from 6.8 tons of steel salvaged from the rubble of the World Trade Centre in New York, and it was specifically named in memory of victims of the September 11 attack. Constructed by Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, this LPD can carry up to 700 Marines as well as LCAC hovercraft and MV-22B Osprey aircraft. USS New York was commissioned into the US Navy on November 7, 2009.

USS New York is a brand new tooling from Cyber-Hobby. The model comes with two hulls that allow either a waterline or full-hull version to be built. There is widespread use of slide-mold technology in the creation of this plastic ship, which results in a model that’s easy to assemble but yet one that doesn’t lack any essential detail. The hull is slide molded as a single component, and parts are cleverly separated to ensure maximum detail. The main superstructure, for example, is a single piece. An assortment of photo-etched parts includes items like the safety net around the landing deck. Cyber-Hobby also supplies helicopters, an LCAC hovercraft and even MV-22 Ospreys to populate the 1/700 scale replica. With a ship model that’s a breeze to assemble, USS New York is ready to take on terrorist or state enemies anywhere!

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Article number: 500777092
Product: 1:700 USS Independence LCS-2

The battle for the seas is as important today as it was back in WWII, WWI or even much earlier. Warships thus remain important platforms for countries to project their power, to protect vulnerable sea lines of communication, to defend territorial waters and to deter intruders. Fortunately, Dragon has always been an avid designer and maker of warship kits, and here it has brought together a glittering collection of some plastic kits depicting warships from the modern era in 1/700 scale. The warships emanate from the the US Navy, and the subject matters are all modern or relatively recent vessels. Each kit is accurately molded, and modelers will marvel at how easily these Dragon kits assemble. This assortment perfectly encapsulates the importance of sea power.

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Article number: 500777091 Product: 1:700 USS Long Beach CGN 9

New tooling!!

Features:
- Flight deck molded w/intricate details
- True-to-scale propellers reproduced
- Newly tools structure is made from 3-directional
  slide-mold technology
- One-piece slide-molded upper hull w/undercut details
  realistically represented
- Sponson are represented on lower hull by slide-mold
  technology
- Waterline or full-hull version can be assembled
- Intricate whaleboat is presented
- True-to-scale ASRoc launcher is presented
- Ladders in photo-etched parts
- Superstructure presented in details including hoses
  and windows
- Antenna and ladders are newly presented by
  photo-etched parts
- Talos launchers accurately produced w/fine details
- AN/SPG-49 Talos illuminators are presented in details
- Detailed MK 56 gun directors are accurately presented
- Optional barrels w/blast bags provided for gun turrets
- Turret w/realistic detail
- Lower mount 5-inch guns realistically produced
  w/extra knuckle
- Authentic gun barrels are slide-molded w/hollow ends
- Terrier launchers MK 10 w.accurate details
- AN/SP-44 Terrier illuminators are authentically produced
- Engineered for modeling enjoyment
- Plastic parts with enhanced detail
- Unprecedented value - Ready for immediate assembly!

USS Longbeach (CGN 9) is a unique ship, principally because it was the only vessel in her class. And what US Navy class was she in? The Longbeach was a nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser commissioned on September 9 1961. It also had the distinction of being the USA’s first all-new cruiser design since WWII, and since cruisers since then have generally been based simply on up-scaled destroyer hulls, her crew aptly described her as "The Only Real Cruiser." USS Longbeach had a pair of 5-inch 38-calibre guns mounted amidships, and at the time of her decommissioning in July 1994, the upgraded cruiser had two Standard Missile launchers, two Tomahawk

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Article number:500777059
Product: 1:700 Guided Missile Destroyer (Premium)

About This Title:
Intended as a follow-on to the Forrest Sherman class destroyers the ship was originally designated as DD-952. Outwardly similar to the Sherman class, Charles F. Adams was the first U.S. Navy ship designed from the keel up to launch anti-aircraft missiles. To reflect the increased capabilities of the ship and to distinguish it from previous destroyer designs, Charles F. Adams was re-designated DDG-2 prior to the ship's launching.

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Article number 500777044 Product: 1:700 USS Mustin DDG-89 ArleighBurkeClas

This brand new kit features maximum details for this new Arleigh Burke Class ship.

Features:
- Newly tooled parts
- Decals by Cartograf

About the USS Mustin:
The Mustin is the newest of the Arleigh Burke class Flight IIA AEGIS destroyers. It has two aircraft hangars and aviation support facilities to accommodate two SH-60B helicopters.

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Article number: 500777039
Product: 1:700 USS Roosevelt DDG-80 Arleigh Burke

The battle for the seas is as important today as it was back in WWII, WWI or even much earlier. Warships thus remain important platforms for countries to project their power, to protect vulnerable sea lines of communication, to defend territorial waters and to deter intruders. Fortunately, Dragon has always been an avid designer and maker of warship kits, and here it has brought together a glittering collection of some plastic kits depicting warships from the modern era in 1/700 scale. The warships emanate from the the US Navy, and the subject matters are all modern or relatively recent vessels. Each kit is accurately molded, and modelers will marvel at how easily these Dragon kits assemble. This assortment perfectly encapsulates the importance of sea power.

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Article number: 500777035
Product: 1:700 USS Mob.Bay CG-53 TiconderogaClass

The battle for the seas is as important today as it was back in WWII, WWI or even much earlier. Warships thus remain important platforms for countries to project their power, to protect vulnerable sea lines of communication, to defend territorial waters and to deter intruders. Fortunately, Dragon has always been an avid designer and maker of warship kits, and here it has brought together a glittering collection of some plastic kits depicting warships from the modern era in 1/700 scale. The warships emanate from the the US Navy, and the subject matters are all modern or relatively recent vessels. Each kit is accurately molded, and modelers will marvel at how easily these Dragon kits assemble. This assortment perfectly encapsulates the importance of sea power.

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Article number: 500777029
Product: 1:700 USS Arleigh Burke Aegis Destroyer

The battle for the seas is as important today as it was back in WWII, WWI or even much earlier. Warships thus remain important platforms for countries to project their power, to protect vulnerable sea lines of communication, to defend territorial waters and to deter intruders. Fortunately, Dragon has always been an avid designer and maker of warship kits, and here it has brought together a glittering collection of some plastic kits depicting warships from the modern era in 1/700 scale. The warships emanate from the the US Navy, and the subject matters are all modern or relatively recent vessels. Each kit is accurately molded, and modelers will marvel at how easily these Dragon kits assemble. This assortment perfectly encapsulates the importance of sea power.

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Article number: 500776954
Product: 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.J Initial Product.

This new 1/35 kit boasts the Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf.J Initial Production or Early Production. The box contains all parts necessary to reproduce the correct characteristics of whichever subtype the modeler selects, including distinctive engine decks and hatches. This kit is replete with a sizzling level of detail, including Magic Tracks and photo-etched parts. The tanks are enhanced by a wide selection of high-quality Cartograf decals. Appearing on the Eastern Front and in North Africa, the Panzer III J’s diverse use against T-34s and KV-1 tanks in Russia, or Grants and Valentines on North Africa’s battlefields, provides modelers with innumerable opportunities to depict this tank in different dioramas.

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Article number: 500776953
Product: 1:35 Sd.Kfz.7/2 3.7cm FlaK 37 & FlaK 36

Dragon continues its exciting 2-in-1 series with its focus now turning to the Sd.Kfz.7/2 anti-aircraft halftrack. Original versions of this air defense vehicle had a regular open cab, whereas the armored Sd.Kfz.7/2 version appeared from late 1943 onwards. The weapon also switched from the Flak 36 to the improved Flak 37 in 1944. Dragon’s 2-in-1 kit of these Sd.Kfz.7/2 halftracks provides modelers with either a regular open cab or an armored cab. Furthermore, the kit offers two different types of tailgates/dropsides. Featuring slide-mold technology and photo-etched parts, the halftrack chassis and 3.7cm cannons exhibit an ultimate level of accuracy. This 2-in-1 choice of the Sd.Kfz.7/2 is therefore a convenient solution for the connoisseur who has not yet decided which fascinating German antiaircraft vehicle to build!

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Article number: 500776951
Product: 1:35 BergePzWg IV/Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H MP

Dragon’s newest 1/35 scale 2-in-1 kit permits the model-maker to build either the recovery vehicle or a Panzer IV combat tank. Normally a 2-in-1 kit has two very similar vehicle variants enclosed in the one box, but this one stands out for the very dissimilar vehicles on offer. Indeed, modelers can thus choose to make something that looks quite different. This kit employs high-quality parts from Dragon’s Panzer IV family, including numerous slide-molded components and even photo-etched metal parts such as the side skirts to give a true-to-scale thickness.

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Article number: 500776948
Product: 1:35 Sd.Kfz7 8(t)Halftrack+88mmFlaK36/37

As its latest Combo Kit featuring convenient and appealing vehicle pairings, Dragon is offering a German Sd.Kfz.7 halftrack towing an 8.8cm FlaK 36/37 gun. The rather iconic Sd.Kfz.7 was originally designed to tow both the 8.8cm FlaK gun and the 15cm sFH.18 howitzer. It could accommodate up to 12 soldiers of a gun crew, as well as a limited amount of ammunition. Turning to the FlaK.37, this famous 8.8cm weapon could be used in both the antiaircraft and antitank roles.

Dragon’s release of an Sd.Kfz.7 halftrack towing an s.FH.18 15cm howitzer (Item No. 6918) was very successful, prompting the offering of this natural companion – the same halftrack but this time towing the 8.8cm FlaK 36/37 gun. Of course, these items are available as separate kits, but this superb combination gives modelers everything they need in a single box and at an even more competitive price than buying them singly. Given that both the German halftrack and the gun were widely used in every theater throughout WWII, there is virtually no limit to what the imaginative modeler can do with this combination.

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Article number: 500776947
Product: 1:35 Tiger I Late Production w/Zimmerit

No German panzer ace is better known than Hauptsturmführer Michael Wittmann. Furthermore, one of his most famous battles was at the village of Villers-Bocage in Normandy on 13 June 1944, a mere week after the D-Day landings. As the British, in particular the 22nd Armoured Brigade, attempted to exploit a gap in German defenses west of Caen, they were ambushed by Tiger I tanks of s.Pz.Abt.101 under the command of Wittmann. A great number of British tanks and vehicles were destroyed in a short but fierce engagement. There is great debate about which tank Wittmann actually used in the Battle of Villers-Bocage, but many believe that he commanded a Tiger I Late-Production bearing the turret number ‘212’. In the meantime, two other strong possibilities are "222" and "231" which are also included in the decal markings as well. That tank was coated in Zimmerit and, as part of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day fighting, Dragon is releasing a kit of this very Tiger I tank. As the world commemorates the momentous battle for Normandy in 2019, this magnificent 1/35 scale Tiger I is the perfect instrument for modelers to recreate the battle.

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Article number: 500776946
Product: 1:35 German Super-Heavy Self-Prop.Mortar

Germany manufactured some huge war machines in WWII, and few were more impressive than the six super-heavy Mörser self-propelled howitzers that were manufactured by Rheinmetall-Borsig in 1940-41. Weighing in at 124 tons and measuring 11.37m long, these siege mortars were fitted with either a 54cm- or 60cm-diameter short-barreled barrel. These weapons were known as the Gerät 041 and Gerät 040 respectively, and they were engaged in such operations as the invasion of the Soviet Union, the Battle for Sevastopol and the Warsaw Uprising. Now Dragon is offering, for the first time, a 4-in-1 kit of this fearsome weapon.
Why is it labeled a 4-in-1 release? Well, both the 54cm and 60cm versions are available, with the correct mortar barrels provided for both types. Furthermore, the chassis of the weapon is available in a lowered version for firing mode, and a higher one configured for transportation. Thus, modelers have any of four options when choosing to build their Mörser self-propelled howitzer. To cap it all off, Dragon also offers a bonus set of German crewmen to operate the weapon, each figure specially designed to fit the Mörser as he goes his business around the artillery piece. The original self-propelled siege mortar was huge, and Dragon’s totally versatile 1/35 scale kit makes the options as wide as possible too.

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Article number: 500776945
Product: 1:35 Sd.Kfz.171 PantherAusf.D w/Zimmerit

The key feature of this 1/35 scale Panther Ausf.D plastic kit from Dragon is the inclusion of two possibilities – modelers can build a Panther either with or without a coating of Zimmerit. Thus, in the kit box there are two sets of parts for the turret, mantlet, upper hull, glacis, rear plate and stowage boxes to allow either version to be assembled. The Zimmerit coating is a masterpiece of sculpting and molding, and it equals the delicacy of a master-modeler’s handiwork. This kit also features one-piece DS tracks with hollow guide horns. For both types, there are a number of photo-etched metal parts (e.g. engine deck grills) to help modelers accurately depict the fine components on this famous German tank. Thanks to the versatility of this 2-in-1 set, modelers have the liberty of buying the kit now and then deciding at their own leisure which type to build!

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Article number: 500776944
Product: 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.E/F (2in1)

Dragon is releasing another attractive 2-in-1 kit in its 1/35 scale range, this time representing a Pz.Kpfw. III tank, a mainstay of Germany’s panzer force in the early years of WWII. This new kit offering allows modelers to build either a Panzer III Ausf.E or Ausf.F variant of the tank. Particularly in the Blitzkrieg campaigns in Poland, France, the Balkans and Russia, the Panzer III was a vital asset.
There weren’t many differences between the Ausf.E and F, but changes did include cast air intakes fitted on the front hull; splash guard on top of upper hull; side plates of upper hull and alternative road wheels for the two variants are all supplied in the kit’s box. Thanks to the widespread application of slide molds, details are beautifully recreated with a minimum number of parts. Photo-etched components ensure absolute realism too. Both two versions now are contained within a single box for maximum modeling appeal. This set is a must-have for modelers seeking to create a diorama or scene from the Blitzkrieg era.

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Article number: 500776943
Product: 1:35 Sd.Kfz.234/2 Puma (Premium Edition)

Dragon is releasing another exciting 1/35 scale Premium Edition kit of an 8x8 vehicle from the German Sd.Kfz.234 series. This kit depicts probably the most famous variant, the 234/2 that was commonly referred to as the Puma. The first batch of vehicles was delivered in December 1943, and by the time production ceased in September 1944, a total of 101 vehicles had been produced.

Original kit of Sd.Kfz.234/2 (#6256) possessed a phenomenal amount of detail. Dragon is constantly striving to raise the bar, and so it was time to update it as a Premium Edition kit. Improvements include 3 sandwich-type road wheels as option. All wheels can be adjusted to different angles. Further refinement comes from a selection of photo-etched metal parts. The turret is accurately shaped and includes realistic weld seams. This Puma, a plastic work of art, is oozing with feline charm, and it should form an essential complement to any respectable WWII model collection.

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Article number: 500776940
Product: 1:35 Panther Ausf.D mit Pantherturm

Dragon new 2-in-1 kit offers both a complete Panther Ausf.D tank and a Pantherturm. The Ausf.D was the original Panther variant, with some 850 tanks produced from January 1943 onwards. Turning to the Pantherturm, it was essentially a Panther turret installed on a concrete bunker dug into the ground to create a static defensive emplacement, used particularly in places like Italy and on the Eastern Front.

Actually it's not only a 2 in 1 Kit. As the first production bonus, a second Panther D turret is provided. Modelers can create a complete Panther Ausf.D tank and also a complete new Pantherturm base too. So consequently, modelers can build up two items. Set in a diorama, for example, this Pantherturm would make a fascinating and novel subject. With this new kit, Dragon is thus able to offer model-makers a true dilemma as to which Panther to build!

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Article number: 500776939
Product: 1:35 Sd.Kfz.10 + 10,5cm le.FH.18/40

As part of its Combo Kit campaign to offer convenient and appealing vehicle pairings, Dragon is offering two complementary subjects in its latest release: a German Sd.Kfz.10 1t halftrack towing a 10.5cm le.FH.18 howitzer. These two are just made for each other, with the halftrack widely employed to tow the artillery piece. Indeed, the Sd.Kfz.10 was conceived as a prime mover for small, towed antitank or antiaircraft guns. This is yet another stunning combination with instant appeal for modelers. The vehicle and weapon kits themselves are the same as when they were released individually, for their engineering quality and accuracy remain top drawer. The halftrack features a complete interior, as well as internal components like the engine and gearbox. The field gun can be depicted hitched to the back of the halftrack, or it can be presented in firing mode. What’s more, modelers can obtain this Combo Set more cheaply than having to buy them separately. Two complete kits in a single box! It’s definitely a steal at this price!

Article number: 500776935
Product: 1:35 Sd.Kfz.165 Hummel Early/Late Prod.

Sd.Kz.165 Hummel's combat debut occurred during the titanic Battle of Kursk. Operated by a crew of six, the SPH carried 18 rounds for the main armament and more than 700 were built by the end of WWII. An easy identifying feature between Early- and Late-Production variants of the Hummel is the driver's/radio operator's compartment. On early vehicles, the driver received a small compartment that jutted out of the glacis plate. On later vehicles, this crew compartment was extended the full width of the hull to also enclose the radio operator.

This 2-in-1 kit, built precisely to 1/35 scale, allows modelers to create either an Early-Production or Late-Production Hummel. To account for the different production runs, there are two complete upper hulls as well as different drive sprockets, for example. Indeed, everything needed to produce an accurate variant is included in the box. The engineering is top notch too, with Razor Edge techniques utilized for the armored superstructure to produce a true-to-scale appearance. This allows interior fittings to be accurately sized and shaped. Furthermore, an aluminum gun barrel is offered for the 15cm gun. To cap it all off and leave modelers buzzing, the Hummel kit box top features one of Ron Volstad’s famous vintage illustrations of this SPH. The flight of the bumble bee has soared to new heights with this 2-in-1 offering!

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Article number: 500776933
Product: 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H Late Prod.w/Zimm.

This new 1/35 scale kit allows modelers to construct a Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H Late-Production tank with Zimmerit. If builders wish to add Zimmerit texture themselves, then plain armor surfaces are included in the box to which putty can be added and appropriately textured. This allows modelers to build the exact pattern that they want. However, most will probably opt for the convenience of Dragon’s marvelously molded Zimmerit, where the patterned surface is accurately and realistically rendered on major parts like the turret, glacis, upper hull, lower hull, rear panel and front/rear fenders. Of course, this negates the need for modelers to undertake the onerous task of adding Zimmerit themselves. Other highlights of this kit are that the hull schurzen has been recreated in metal to achieve scale thickness. Various decal markings are also provided in the box, as are a healthy collection of photo-etched metal parts. Never before has a Panzer IV H Late-Production kit been so convenient and versatile!

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Article number: 500776926
Product: 1:35 Flakpanzer IV Ausf.G "Wirbelwind"EP

Dragon is now offering a convenient 2-in-1 kit of the German Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind. The 2-in-1 option allows modelers to buy the kit and then decide later whether they want to build the vanilla or the Zimmerit version of the air defense vehicle. To permit this degree of flexibility, the box contains two complete sets of lower hulls, upper hulls, glacis plates and other relevant components. All associated detail of the open-topped turret, hull and running gear is furnished, and the kit also utilizes Dragon’s highly acclaimed 2cm Flakvierling 38. This is a welcome arrival thanks to the 2-in-1 versatility, as well as the fact that the Flakpanzer IV is not released very frequently. Indeed, this kit should put wind in the sails of German AFV devotees!

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Article number: 500776925
Product: 1:35 Jagdtiger Porsche Production Type

Dragon enjoyed an enthusiastic response to its recently released Jagdpanther 2-in-1 kit (Item No. 6758), and so it’s time to apply the same treatment to the even more formidable Jagdtiger. The first 11 Jagdtigers employed a Porsche suspension system that used a paired external torsion bar suspension system with eight single road wheels, while subsequent vehicles employed a Henschel suspension design. Dragon’s new 1/35 scale 2-in-1 kit depicts just such a Jagdtiger with the earlier Porsche suspension system. The 2-in-1 descriptor applies because modelers can make a vehicle either with Zimmerit or without that special textured anti-magnetic layer. Thus there are two complete upper hulls (with fighting superstructure), lower hulls and rear plates in the box both with and without the characteristic Zimmerit pattern. Should a modeler opt for the Zimmerit version, they’ll find that the pattern is made to a master’s standard. This is an impressive kit, and the option of a textured or standard surface makes it even more desirable!

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Jagdtiger Porsche Production Type
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Article number: 500776924
Product: 1:35 Jagdpanther Ausf.G1 Late Production

Germany fielded a number of antiaircraft weapons during WWII, and one of the smallest was the FlaK 30 and its modernized version the FlaK 38. These cannons were of 20mm caliber and were the most widely produced German artillery pieces of the war with thousands manufactured. The FlaK 38 was mounted on a single-axle Sonderanhangar 51 (Sd.Ah.51) towed carriage. As well as targeting low-flying aircraft, the weapon could also be used effectively in the ground role. Dragon is now offering a very useful 2-in-1 kit of the FlaK 38, offering modelers to build either an early-production or late-production version of it. There are slight differences in the two versions, and Dragon supplies all necessary components to build either one. Modelers can pose the gun at various elevations or degrees of traverse, or it can be assembled in transport configuration. Making the FlaK 38 even more desirable is a complete gun crew and its associated Sd.Ah.51 trailer. A dramatic diorama can thus be built straight from the box, and its 2-in-1 characteristics give more versatility. This may be a small kit, but it offers a huge amount of enjoyment!

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Article number: 500776919
Product: 1:35 StuG.III Ausf.B (Smart Kit)

Dragon’s popular and new generation StuG.III series already includes 1/35 scale kits of the Ausf.A, C/D, E, F and G. The last one waiting in the wings was the Ausf.B, and now it’s here! Armed with a short-barreled 7.5cm StuK.37 gun of L/24 caliber, the 20.2-ton assault gun was widely used by Sturmartillerie batteries in campaigns such as the Balkans and the invasion of Russia. As to be expected, the new kit is cleverly based on foregoing family members, but it also has a host of new parts specifically created for this early variant of German assault gun. An example is the hatches on top of the fighting compartment superstructure, which are different to those on any other StuG.III variant. Also new for this release are optional spare-track brackets on the front of the right-hand fender, these being made from photo-etched metal parts. Also new are photo-etched clasps for the front fenders. This magnificent Smart Kit contains a full fighting compartment interior. Dragon’s new generation of StuG.IIIs is now fully present and correct!

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Article number: 500776903
Product: 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.K

Dragon has a new variant of the Panzer III in its 1/35 scale series of kits. This item is a Panzer III Ausf.K, a tank type that didn’t actually make it all the way into series production. The Ausf.K was basically to be a Panzer III Ausf.J chassis combined with a Panzer IV Ausf.F2 turret that mounted a KwK.40 75mm gun. After receiving orders to prepare such a tank design, Krupp had completed sets of drawings by 27 December 1941. However, such a vehicle faced serious problems in terms of the Panzer III being able to cope with the extra weight, new suspension, new tracks and a changed center of gravity. By March 1942, Krupp had been instructed to drop the project and to keep arming the Panzer III with a 50mm gun instead.

Dragon’s 1/35 scale kit of the Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.K is a smart combination of subassemblies from previous top-quality kits. Thus, it mates a turret from a Panzer IV Ausf.F2 to a Panzer III chassis and hull. Also included in the kit is the upper hull plate from Dragon’s latest Pz.Bef.Wg.III Ausf.K command tank, which would have allowed a larger turret to be fitted on this tank. Although this ultimately remained a "paper panzer", the Pz.Kpfw.III K is a unique-looking and well-armed tank. Modelers seeking something a little different from a run-of-the-mill Panzer III will therefore find this kit rather appealing!

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Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.K
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Article number: 500776901
Product: 1:35 DAK Pz.Bef.Wg.III Ausf.H (SmartKit)

Dragon launched a 1/35 kit of a Panzerbefehlswagen III Ausf.H (Item No. 6844) last year, and while it was lapped up by modelers, there was also clamor for a Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) version of the same vehicle. Dragon has now obliged by creating a special DAK configuration of the Pz.Bef.Wg.III Ausf.H! This specialized command tank containing long-range radios was created based on a standard Ausf.H gun tank, the first Panzer III version to be fitted with a 5cm KwK L/42 cannon. However, on the Pz.Bef.Wg. version there was no 5cm gun fitted, with just a single MG34 for self-defense and a dummy gun to fool the enemy.

Dragon’s new 1/35 scale DAK kit is different to the preceding Pz.Bef.Wg.III Ausf.H kit in some noticeable ways. For example, it bears a large storage box on the engine deck, plus a smaller storage box on the front left of the fender. Another modification is a spare-track rack on the glacis plate. The sprockets and idler wheels are also different to that on the predecessor. And unchanged, is the characteristic large frame antenna for the long-range radio. Plus the vehicle looks most impressive when the turret-mounted telescopic antenna is shown extended. This Panzerbefehlswagen III H nicely complements lately-reproduced DAK items in Dragon’s line-up, including: Pz.Kpfw.I Ausf.A Early Production (Item No. 6289), Pz.Kpfw.III (5cm) Ausf.H Late Production (6642), Bison II 15cm s.IG.33 (6440), Kübelwagen Workshop w/DAK Troops (6338). With the arrival of this command tank, modelers now have even more options for creating a North African diorama.

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1:35 DAK Pz.Bef.Wg.III Ausf.H (Smart Kit)
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Article number: 500776899
Product: 1:35 FLAK PANTHER Ausf.D s.Pz.Jg.Abt.653

The Panther medium tank was the third-most widely produced German AFV of WWII, and different variants evolved such as a recovery vehicle and tank destroyer. Field conversions also occurred, and one of these was a rare transformation of a Panther into an antiaircraft vehicle. It was a one-off field conversion, and the resulting AFV was employed by the headquarters company of the 653rd Heavy Panzerjäger Battalion (Schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 653, or s.Pz.Jg.Abt.653) during the titanic Battle of Kursk.

This kit is a perfect combination of Dragon’s existing Panther Ausf.D medium tank and four-barreled 2cm Flakvierling 38 kits. s.Pz.Jg.Abt.653 was an interesting unit and it featured some interesting vehicle conversions, this one included. As for the kit, there are photo-etched parts included in the box, as are all plastic parts needed to create this unusual but good-looking German air defense vehicle. At long last, modelers are now able to get their hands on such a rare converted Panther.

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Article number: 500776888
Product: 1:35 Tiger I Mid-Production w/Zimmerit

At the turn of the year, Dragon released a scintillating 1/35 scale kit of the famous German panzer ace Michael Wittmann’s "Last Tiger" (Item No. 6800). It was a hot seller, and now it’s being joined by another signature kit depicting a panzer ace. This time a Tiger I Mid-Production kit represents the tank (numbered ‘217’) of Oberleutnant Otto Carius that participated in a short but sharp tank battle in the village of Malinava in Latvia on 22 July 1944. During WWII, Carius accounted for more than 150 enemy tanks.

This Tiger I Mid-Production kit allows modelers to precisely create tank ‘217’ of s.Pz.Abt.502 straight from the box. Components are molded utilizing the very highest level of engineering from Dragon’s experienced team. The plastic kit also includes molded-on Zimmerit to save the modeler time. There’s a generous selection of photo-etched metal parts to enhance details, and Cartograph has prepared high-quality decals for the appropriate set of markings for this battle-tested Tiger I. As the icing on the cake, the box-top artwork is produced by the famed Ron Volstad, ensuring that this kit will be a collectors’ item for many years to come. Set to become another sought-after collectible, this Tiger I Mid-Production kit is unsurpassed in its accuracy and comprehensiveness.

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Article number: 500776882
Product: 1:35 Sd.Kfz.250/9 Ausf.A le.S.P.W (2cm)

Dragon is offering a fine 1/35 scale kit of the Sd.Kfz.250/9 Ausf.A le.S.P.W. (2cm) as a complement to its formidable Sd.Kfz.250 family lineup. The le.S.P.W. was a reconnaissance halftrack fitted with a 2cm KwK 38 cannon and a coaxial machine gun in an open-topped turret. The original Ausf.A halftrack featured the same turret as the Sd.Kfz.222 armored car, while the newer Ausf.B adopted a different Hängelafette 38 turret. Several Sd.Kfz.250/9 halftracks were sent to the Russian Front in July 1942 for evaluations, with mass production commencing later. Indeed, the type proved successful and this halftrack variant came to succeed the Sd.Kfz.222 thanks to superior cross-country mobility.

To create this variant, there are a number of brand new parts. These include a newly tooled turret – the complex shape had no less than ten armored faces – to accommodate the 2cm cannon and machine gun, plus the new photo-etched mesh for the turret top. This particular turret has no vision blocks. The FuG 12 radio and turret basket are also new for this item. Although the turret may be small, it’s very complicated, yet it has been faithfully recreated in this kit. To fit the turret, the upper-hull plate was extensively modified as well. As part of Dragon’s facelifted Sd.Kfz.250 series, Dragon’s famous Magic Tracks are available. The Sd.Kfz.250/9 was a small vehicle, but this effective reconnaissance vehicle is now ready to commence patrols on modelers’ dioramas!

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Sd.Kfz.250/9 Ausf.A le.S.P.W (2cm)
in scale 1:35

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Article number: 500776880
Product: 1:35 PLA "Gongchen" Tank (Captured Type)

It's a limited-edition kit of the "Gongchen" tank, the very first tank used by the People's Liberation Army (PLA). This specific Type 97 w/Shinhoto (new turret) tank was captured from the Japanese in 1945. It later saw combat against Kuomintang troops in the Chinese Civil War and it was chosen to lead a victory parade in Tiananmen Square on Oct 1, 1949. Even today the "Gongchen" tank, whose Chinese name roughly means "Heroic", is housed in a Beijing museum.

This 1/35 scale model is a hybrid that makes use of the chassis and hull from Dragon's existing Type 97, combining it with the Shinhoto turret from Japanese maker. For modelers wishing to own an important slice of Chinese and PLA history, this kit is a fine selection. However, customers will have to be quick as it will be available for only a limited time.

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Article number: 500776879
Product: 1:35 Sd.Kfz.234/1 schwerer PzSpähWg(2cm)

Dragon is reprising a 1/35 scale kit of the German schwerer Panzerspahwagen as a Premium Edition offering. The specific vehicle type is an Sd.Kfz.234/1. This 8-wheeled reconnaissance vehicle had a 2cm KwK38 L/55 cannon and an MG42 machine gun mounted in a hexagonal turret. A total of 200 vehicles were produced between June 1944 and January 1945. Dragon's 1/35 scale kit Sd.Kfz.234/1 has been upgraded to contemporary standards as a Premium Edition kit. One of the chief improvements is the addition of three wheels that assemble with sandwich-type construction. These multiple-part wheels ensure maximum detail. Another advantage of this new Premium Edition kit is that the driveshafts and tie rods are constructed in such a way as to allow all eight wheels to be depicted in any steering direction that the modeler chooses. At the same time, the original photo-etched parts for the anti-grenade screens on the turret are supplied. Now that the Sd.Kfz.234/1 has received a stunning makeover, modelers will be able to embrace the comeback of this German 8x8 armored vehicle after such a long drought.

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Article number: 500776878
Product: 1:35 Sd.Kfz.250/4 Ausf A, leichter Panzerwagen

There were a great many variants of well-known Sd.Kfz.250 family. One of the rarer ones was the Sd.Kfz.250/4 Truppenluftschützpanzerwagen. Armed with Zwillingssockel 36 dual-mount machine guns, it was envisioned as a mobile antiaircraft vehicle. The mounted twin MG34 weapons with an elevation range of +10º to 90º were protected by an armored shield in the rear compartment. The weapons were operated by a single soldier on an integrated seat.

Dragon has expanded its formidable Sd.Kfz.250 family with a 1/35 scale kit of this Sd.Kfz.250/4 Truppenluftschützpanzerwagen mit Zwilling MG34. While this halftrack variant never saw battle, it was field-tested, offering modelers ample scope if they elect to put it into a suitable diorama. The Zwillingssockel 36 is newly tooled with highly detailed plastic injection and photo-etched parts. Just like the original dual-MG mount, it can also traverse 360º. The front armored shield is also newly tooled. To create this Sd.Kfz.250/4 variant, the fighting compartment interior has been appropriately rearranged. As part of Dragon’s facelifted Sd.Kfz.250 series, it has an updated upper hull and Magic Tracks. This halftrack type has not appeared as a plastic kit before, so it offers modelers something different. Enemy aircraft beware with this new 1/35 scale kit!

Article number 500776875
Product: 1:35 IJAType97"Chi-Ha"57mm Gun w/NewHull

This new 1/35 scale model depicts a later version of the Type 97 57mm medium tank. Hence, the kit contains a great many new components to correctly depict the pertinent characteristics. In fact, this kit features a brand new upper hull, lower hull and rear fenders compared to the previously issued Type 97 Early Production. Also new is a stowage box installed on the rear hull plate. The kit was thoroughly researched by a Japanese design team based on investigations and measurements of several surviving tanks. The kit widely employs slide molds so that fewer parts are needed, leading to a perfect balance of easy assembly and accuracy as is normal for Dragon’s Smart Kits. Another highlight are the tracks that can be fitted onto a jig included on the sprue. This allows pre-assembly of track sections possessing an appropriate "droop" to fit over the return rollers on each side. As the Chi-Ha was widely used throughout the Asia-Pacific theater, all sorts of imaginative dioramas are possible.

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Article number: 500776871
Product: 1:35 Sd.Kfz.184 Elefant (2 in 1)

Dragon’s series of kits in 2-in-1 configuration are proving extremely popular and, to maintain the momentum, the latest newcomer is an Sd.Kfz.184 Elefant. The two vehicle version options contained in the box are a regular Elefant with unadorned hull and one with a Zimmerit coating. Because the Zimmerit covered most parts of the hull and superstructure, two upper hulls, lower hulls, frontal armors and rear plates are available in the box. This kit thus makes an ideal buy for the modeler who hasn’t yet decided which type of Elefant to build. On the other hand, it’s an obvious choice for modelers who don’t relish the time-consuming task of adding Zimmerit themselves by hand. The injection-molded Zimmerit panels are phenomenally well detailed. These rampaging Elefants are thus a most welcome addition to Dragon’s growing 2-in-1 series!

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Sd.Kfz.184 Elefant (2 in 1)
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Article number: 500776870
Product: 1:35 IJA Type 97 Medium Tank "Chi-Ha"

Dragon has previously released superb 1/35 scale plastic kits of Japanese armored and amphibious vehicles from WWII, including the Type 2 Ka-Mi, Type 95 Ha-Go and Type 4 Ke-Nu, but the time has finally come to unveil what was the most important tank type! It is the Type 97 Chi-Ha medium tank as used by the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA). The Type 97 was Japan’s most widely produced medium tank of WWII. Boasting a 57mm main gun and two Type 97 machine guns, this tank was intended to serve as an up-scaled version of the Type 95 for infantry support. A total of 2,123 tanks were produced from 1938-43, most of which had the low-velocity 57mm gun. The Chi-Ha was used in combat in Manchuria and China, as well as in fighting against the Allies.

The new 1/35 scale model specifically depicts an Early-Production variant of the Type 97 medium tank, possibly the most well-known Japanese tank of WWII. The kit was thoroughly researched by a Japanese design team, based on investigations and measurements of several surviving tanks. This level of research ensures that it will be undeniably the most accurate and precise Chi-Ha available on the market. The engine deck layout, toolbox, shovel, rear-plate brackets and distinctive flaps on the engine deck are all correctly depicted for an early-production tank. The kit resorts widely to slide molds so that fewer parts are needed. Naturally, this leads to a perfect balance of easy assembly and accuracy, which is what Smart Kits are all about! This Japanese tank kit allows modelers of 1/35 scale AFVs to field a tank widely used by the Japanese throughout the Asia-Pacific theater.

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IJA Type 97 Medium Tank "Chi-Ha" Early Production
in scale 1:35

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Article number: 500776869
Product: 1:35 PanzerkpfwVI(P)/BergepanzerTiger(P)

Continuing Dragon’s wave of 2-in-1 kits is this convenient 1/35 scale set that allows modelers to build either a Tiger (P) coated or a Bergepanzer Tiger (P). Only five Tiger (P) vehicles were produced in 1942. They were issued for training and testing purposes and only one saw combat as a command tank on the Eastern Front in September 1942. Three hulls were also converted into Bergepanzer recovery vehicles in September 1943. These featured a raised superstructure at the rear and the only recovery equipment installed was a small derrick crane, rams and timber beams.

Modelers can decide which version of the Tiger (P) they wish to build – either the Tiger (P) tank with Zimmerit already molded on, or the Bergepanzer Tiger (P) without any Zimmerit on the hull. That means the kit contains two complete hulls and chassis. Different photo-etched parts for each vehicle type are included in the box too. Either vehicle assembles with ease, and the Bergepanzer Tiger (P) in particular has been out of stock for some time, leaving modelers with some hard choices ahead!

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Article number: 500776849
Product: 1:35 IJN SpecialType4 "Ka-Tsu" w/Torpedo

The Ka-Tsu amphibious tractor was earmarked for Operation Tatsumaki (Tornado), a Japanese plan to conduct a surprise attack on a US fast carrier task force in the lagoon of Majuro Atoll in the Marshall Islands in May 1944. Five IJN submarines were to carry Ka-Tsu on their decks. Each vehicle carried a pair of 450mm Type 2 torpedoes, and they were supposed to drive over the outer reef and enter the inner lagoon.

Dragon has already produced a fine 1/35 scale plastic kit of a transport version of the Type 4 Ka-Tsu (Item No. 6839). Now, the torpedo-armed version is available, depicted just as they would have appeared during Operation Tatsumaki. There are many new parts in he box, of course including the torpedoes carried either side of the hull deck and their associated brackets that held them in place. The pintle-mounted machine gun is new too, while the arrangement of the hull deck has been adapted. This is an eye-catching 1/35 scale release from Dragon, and modelers now have a tremendous opportunity to make a rare and fascinating Japanese vehicle of historical interest.

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IJN Special Type 4 "Ka-Tsu" w/Torpedo
(Operation Tatsumaki)
in scale 1:35

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Article number: 500776848
Product: 1/35 Sd.Kfz.182 Kingtiger Porsche Turret

Entering production in mid-1944, the Kingtiger weighed 69.8 tons and was armed with a highly lethal 8.8cm KwK 43 L/71 gun. Fifty Kingtigers featured the so-called Porsche turret rather than the more common Henschel turret. Both turret types were manufactured by Krupp, but the Porsche turret was much more rounded in shape. All tanks with such a Porsche turret were coated in the German anti-magnetic paste known as Zimmerit. Dragon is now offering an exciting 1/35 scale plastic kit of such a Kingtiger with Porsche turret and replete with Zimmerit.

This is a 2-in-1 kit because the tank comes with something special in the box. That special addition is a three-legged crane that can be installed on the turret, and which was used for such tasks as removing the engine or transmission. The chains for the pulleys of the jib crane are made from photo-etched metal for maximum realism. Thus, modelers can depict this tank as ready for combat, or as undergoing maintenance. Of course, the hull and turret have finely crafted Zimmerit already pre-molded on, meaning that modelers don’t need to engage in the long and messy process of applying the sculpted layer with putty. No one does Zimmerit better than Dragon, with the texture realistically crafted to scale. This 2-in-1 Kingtiger kit will have viewers craning their necks in fascination!

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Article number: 500776843
Product: 1/35 Jagdpanzer IV A-O

Germany based its Jagdpanzer IV tank destroyer on the chassis of the ubiquitous and reliable Panzer IV tank. The vehicle mounted a lethal 75mm main gun in a fixed superstructure or casemate. The low-profile vehicle was actually designed as a replacement for the successful StuG.III, and it was built in three variants, the first of which was the 0-series, essentially a Jagdpanzer IV pre-production version. The 0-series is easily identified by the rounded front corners of the superstructure, a feature that was dropped for production and ballistic reasons once manufacture began. It mounted a 7.5cm PaK39 gun, plus ports for two 7.92mm machine guns in the glacis plate. The first 0-series vehicle was produced in January 1944.

This Dragon 1/35 scale rendition of a Jagdpanzer IV A-0 is well engineered and carefully crafted to accurately recreate the original pre-production vehicle. Indeed, it has no connection with old item No.9059 that Dragon released ages ago. This is a brand new kit that employs parts such as the chassis and road wheels from Dragon’s current generation of exemplary Panzer IV kits, combined with easy-to-assemble tracks made from DS. Furthermore, the superstructure and roof are brand new. It has the correct superstructure with distinctive rounded corners that makes it stand out from production Jagdpanzer IVs, while the 75mm PaK39 gun is fitted with a muzzle brake. In fact, Dragon has made the 1/35 kit even more attractive by offering two different options in the box. These options allow either of two different vehicle configurations to be created as modelers wish.

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Jagdpanzer IV A-O
in scale 1:35

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Article number: 500776835
Product: 1/35 Bergepanther m.Pz.Kpfw.IV Turm

The Panther was one of the most important tanks used by Germany during WWII. It was also converted into an armored recovery vehicle known as the Bergepanther. The Bergepanther was actually transformed into one other unusual vehicle when a Panzer IV Ausf.H turret was added to an early Bergepanther hull to create a command tank. This was a one-off conversion performed by the heavy tank destroyer battalion s.Pz.Abt.653, and the resulting vehicle was called the Bergepanther mit Aufgesetztem Pz.Kpfw.IV Turm Als Befehlpanzer. It had a fixed turret and dummy gun, with the extra space inside the turret used for radios and map boards. The vehicle was used in the Ukraine on the Eastern Front in 1944 alongside the battalion’s Elefant tank destroyers.

Dragon has created a 1/35 scale kit of the phenomenally named Bergepanther mit Aufgesetztem Pz.Kpfw.IV Turm Als Befehlpanzer. As one would expect, the kit utilizes principal components from previously issued Panther and Panzer IV kits. These have extremely high standards, so the main parts come with a fine pedigree. Customers can thus look forward to an accurate, easy-to-build kit thanks to Dragon’s smart engineering processes. For example, the track links are made from DS plastic for simple assembly, plus there a number of photo-etched parts such as the engine deck grills. This unique command tank from s.Pz.Abt.653 does have a most distinctive look, so modelers can now expand their 1/35 scale Panther (or should that be Panzer IV?) families.

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1:35 Bergepanther w/Pz.Kpfw.IV turret
in scale 1:35

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Article number: 500776834
Product: 1/35 10,5cm StuH.42 Ausf.E/F

The StuG.III is a well-known tank destroyer used by German forces in WWII. Closely related is the StuH.42 (denoting Sturmhaubitze 42), which was used to support armor and infantry with a larger-caliber gun offering greater destructive firepower. The first low-rate production examples were manufactured by Alkett in October 1942, using chassis of StuG.III Ausf.E/F vehicles fitted with a 10.5cm StuH.42 L/28 howitzer.

The latest offering from Dragon represents a stunning 1/35 scale kit of an StuH.42 self-propelled howitzer based on a StuG.III Ausf.F chassis. This kit is cleverly based on Dragon’s highly sought-after StuG.III kits, but it incorporates completely new elements such as a retooled superstructure roof and fighting compartment. The front fenders are also brand new, and they are made from photo-etched metal to give maximum realism. Dragon’s StuG.III family in 1/35 scale was already impressive enough, but the line-up has just gained even more firepower with this fine rendering of a StuH.42 Ausf.F with larger-caliber gun!

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10,5cm StuH.42 Ausf.E/F (Smart Kit)
in Scale 1:35

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Article number: 500776830
Product: 1:35 Panther Ausf.D V2 Versuchsserie

The German Panther was one of the best tanks to see service in WWII. Designed from the outset to regain combat superiority over Soviet tanks like the T-34 on the Eastern Front, it represented a balance of firepower, mobility and protection. Two companies – Daimler-Benz and MAN – submitted design proposals for the new tank type, with the latter’s platform eventually being selected. Two final pre-production prototypes were delivered in November 1942 (named V1 and V2), and series production of the sleek-looking Panther tank soon commenced. In fact, the first 20 tanks of this preliminary series (designated D1) did not see combat as they were used as training and conversion vehicles.

This kit is logically based on Dragon’s existing Panther family kits, as well as the previously released V2, but a number of new parts have been created just for this release. Examples include the storage bins on the rear of the hull, new exhaust mufflers (and curved horizontal cover plate) and a pair of new air intake covers on the engine deck. This Versuchs-Serie pre-production tank has been intricately replicated in 1/35 scale, giving connoisseurs even easier access to the fascinating lineage of the Panther family.

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Panther Ausf.D V2 Versuchsserie
in scale 1:35

Article number: 500776821
Product: 1/35 Pz.Beob.Wg.V Panther mit 5cm Kw.K.39/1

The 43-ton Panther used by Germany was an impressive medium tank, of which production commenced in January 1943. One variant that was needed was an observation post tank, and these were known as the Pz.Beob.Wg.V. (which is short for Panzerbeobachtungswagen V). Rheinmetall was awarded a development contract in 1942, and one of its proposals was to replace the original 7.5cm armament with a 5cm KwK.39/1 gun and a machine gun in a Topfblende (pot mantlet) in place of the usual arrangement. The design included a built-in rangefinder, a T.B.F.2 observation periscope mounted in the turret roof, and a T.S.R.1 spotting periscope. The commander’s cupola was also an interim design featuring seven periscopes.

Dragon’s new 1/35 scale kit of this Pz.Beob.Wg. Panther mit 5cm KwK.39/1 variant adds further interest to the already extensive Panther family. The turret front plate, Topfblende mantlet, commander’s cupola and periscope cover on the turret roof are all newly tooled. These all combine to give this artillery observation vehicle a distinctive look. Builders will find that the kit assembles easily and accurately thanks to the high-quality pedigree of Dragon’s existing Panther family, plus the easy-assembly DS tracks.

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Pz.Beob.Wg.V Panther with 5cm Kw.K.39/1
in scale 1:35

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Article number: 500776820
Product: 1/35 Tiger I "131" s.Pz. Abt.504 Tunisia

Dragon is extremely excited to announce the arrival of a 1/35 scale plastic kit of one of the most famous tanks in the world – a Tiger I sporting the number ‘131’. The original ‘131’, housed at the Tank Museum in Bovington, UK, is the only working Tiger I in the world. The tank with chassis number 250112 was shipped by Germany to North Africa in March/April 1943, where it served with the 3rd Platoon, 1st Company of the 504th Schwere Heeres Panzer Abteilung (s.Pz.Abt.504). On 21 April 1943 it was captured in Tunisia after being knocked out during the Battle of Longstop Hill. ‘131’ was hit three times by the 6-pounder guns of Churchill tanks from the 48th Royal Tank Regiment. The Tiger was taken back to England for evaluation purposes. Transferred to the Tank Museum in 1951, restoration commenced in 1990 and by 2012 the painstaking work was complete. ‘131’ gained further fame when it was used in the sensational movie Fury that released in 2014.

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Detailed Plastic Kit of model
U.S. M7 Priest Early Production (w/ Magic Tracks)
in scale 1:35