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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: 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: 500776780 Product: 1:35 German Armored Truck w/2cm FlaK 38

This new kit represents a German 4x2 truck carrying a 2cm FlaK 30/38 antiaircraft cannon. This measure gave greater mobility to the ant iaircraft weapon for either use against aircraft or ground targets, and, to enhance crew protection for what could often be a dangerous role, the truck cab was also outfitted with makeshift armor plates. Armor was also added over the front grill to protect parts of the engine. The result is a novel-looking German vehicle of WWII.

As would be expected, this new German Armored 3t 4x2 Truck w/Antiaircraft Gun shares the highly accurate cab and chassis of Dragon’s pre-existing 1/35 scale kit of the German 4x2 cargo truck. Appropriate modifications are offered. For example, newly tooled injection-molded parts are provided to accurately create the armor plates on the front of the truck, while the 2cm cannon is added by utilizing Dragon’s highly acclaimed offering. The whole vehicle assembles easily and the result is that this popular truck now bears a brand new look. Indeed, the rough-and-ready appearance of this vehicle will create a fascinating project for modelers who love both soft-skin vehicles and armored vehicles!

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Article number: 500776740 Product: 1:35 M4 Sherman "Composite Hull" PTO

Tanks played a decisive role throughout the bloody battles of the Pacific, and the most important tank for the Allies was the M4 Sherman. One variant of the Sherman commonly found in the Pacific Theater of Operations (PTO) was the so-called "composite hull". This referred to some M4 Shermans that featured a cast front hull mated to a welded rear hull. Dragon's 1/35 M4 Sherman "Composite Hull" PTO has now been enhanced and released anew. The key difference is a set of brand new T48 track links produced under the Magic Tracks label. These T48 tracks are accurately engineered and beautifully injection molded. This kit is the culmination of intensive research, allowing modelers to conveniently depict an M4 Sherman tank taking part in the Pacific Theater of Operation.

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Detailed finished model of StuG.III Ausf.F StufG.Abt.191, Eastern Front 1942 in scale 1:72

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Article number: 500075055 Product: 1:6 M4A3 105mm Howitzer Tank/M4A3(75)W

Dragon is releasing the ultimate 1/6 scale kit of a Sherman. In the box is a 2-in-1 option of either an M4A3 105mm Howitzer Tank or an M4A375(W). As its name suggests, the howitzer version featured an M4 105mm gun for infantry fire support. The M4A3(75)W, meanwhile, was a standard tank used by the US Army during WWII.

This 1/6 scale M4 2-in-1 set offers maximum versatility for modelers, allowing them to choose which Sherman type to build. Furthermore, duckbills are included and can be fitted to either Sherman version. Moreover, all parts are injected in an olive drab color, except for the tracks and duckbills that come in dark gray, which could save some modelers from basic painting work. Finally, since it's a one-off production of this edition and normal 1/6 Sherman won't be reproduced in coming few years, this will be the last chance for modelers to obtain these 1/6 scale Sherman variants. Modelers will need to hurry to get hold of this impressive piece of kit.

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Article number: 500783674 Product: 1:35 Panzer IV Ausf.G (Sd.Kfz.161)

Kit consists of 574 parts Tracks in segments Decals for 2 German units Partially new tooling

Manufacturing of this Panzer IV version took place from May 1942 – April 1943. Distinctive features were the 7,5cm KWK40 L/48 with double baffle muzzle brake and protective sheets (=Schürzen). Ausf.G was used on East and West front and in Northern Africa.

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Article number: 500777611 Product: 1:72 Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.C + 3.7cm PAK 35/36

German's Sd.Kfz.251 halftrack series proved highly versatile throughout WWII, and numerous variants were produced over the course of its life. Here comes the standard personnel carrier Sd.Kfz.251/1 Ausf.C. What makes this variant more unusual is that it comes with a towed 3.7cm PaK antitank gun. The cannon has full details of carriage, split trails and set of wheels. Model makers will appreciate the usefulness of this nicknamed "Door Knocker" produced finely in true 1/72 scale. With the halftrack and antitank gun combination, modelers have a choice of an Eastern or Western Front diorama or model display.

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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.

Detailed Plastic Kit of model T-34/76 Mod.1943 in scale 1:72

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.

Detailed Plastic Kit of model 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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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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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: 500777564 Product: 1:72 Panzerkampfwagen T-34/85

When the German armed forces first encountered the Russian T-34 with its 76mm gun and well-sloped armor, they were shocked by its superior qualities. Germany countered with its technologically advanced Panther tank. Correspondingly, in the race to produce better and more powerful tanks, the Russians introduced its T-35/85 model, boasting a larger turret that accommodated an 85mm main gun. Due to shortages in their own armored units, the hard-pressed Germans often adopted captured Russian tanks into their ranks. New kit #7564 portrays such a T-34/85 in service with German tank unit.

Detailed Plastic Kit of Model Panzerkampfwagen T-34/85 in Scale 1:72

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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Article number: 500777562 Product: 1:72 StuG.III Ausf.E

Length of the model 315 mm

SUPER DECALS SHEET & COLORED INSTRUCTION SHEET INCLUDED

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. The Ausf.E, equipped with short-barreled 75mm StuK37 L/24 gun, was produced from September 1941 through to March 1942. Some 272 rolled off Germany’s factory floors in that period. This new StuG.III Ausf.E boasts a great many new parts, like complete new superstructure roof, engine deck, 75mm short-barreled gun. Besides, road wheels, return rollers and track come as single subassembly for easy assembly.

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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.

Detailed Plastic Kit of Model StuG.III Ausf.B in Scale 1:72

Article number: 500777557 Product: 1:72 StuG.III Ausf.A

The StuG Ausf.A was the first variant of the StuG.III family, with just 30 vehicles manufactured by Alkett from January-May 1940. The type mounted a short-barreled 7.5cm StuK 37 L/24 gun. Dragon has previously introduced high-quality 1/72 kits of the StuG.III Ausf.B, C/D and the Ausf.E, so this kit of the Ausf.A is a welcome addition to the infantry support/tank destroyer family. It allows modelers to build a stunning Ausf.A, This kit is superbly detailed, featuring a brand new upper hull and superstructure roof.

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Article number: 500777556 Product: 1:72 T-34/85

When the German armed forces first encountered the Russian T-34 with its 76mm gun and well-sloped armor, they were shocked by its superior qualities. Germany countered with its technologically advanced Panther tank. Correspondingly, in the race to produce better and more powerful tanks, the Russians introduced its T-35/85 model, boasting a larger turret that accommodated an 85mm main gun. New Dragon 1/72 kit portrays such a T-34/85. Dragon has done a fine job of replicating the characteristics peculiar to this type. This delightful model is finely produced with loads of details and in accurate scale in 1/72.

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Article number: 500777553 Product: 1:72 StuG.III Ausf.C/D

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. The Ausf.C/D were produced in 1941. This new StuG.III Ausf.C/D consists of new-tooled parts like side pannier and angled side sponsons. Furthermore, like the previous StuG.III, its road wheels, return rollers and track come as single subassembly for easy assembly.

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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.

Detailed Plastic Kit of Model Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H in Scale 1:72

Article number: 500777549 Product: 1:72 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf. F2

The improved lethality of the long-barreled 7.5cm KwK40 gun of the Pz.IV Ausf.F2 and G were 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.

The latest offering from Dragon represents a stunning 1/72 scale kit of such a Panzer IV Ausf.F2. This kit has brand new one-piece upper hull, new turret and gun. For easy assembly, the road wheels and track run are made as one piece!. Dragon 1/72 Panzer IV family has just gained even more firepower with this fine rendering of Ausf.F2

Detailed Plastic Kit of Model Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf. F2 in Scale 1:72

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: 500777523 Product: 1:72 M103A2 Heavy Tank

The 65-ton M103 Heavy Tank that served with the US Army and US Marine Corps (USMC) during the height of the Cold War from 1957-1974. Its whole design was predicated on the need to counter Soviet heavy tanks, and thus it boasted a rifled 120mm M58 cannon for long-distance engagements. This gun fired a separate-loading round, which required two loaders, thus giving five men in the crew. The armor was up to 180mm thick on the front of the turret. Some 300 T43E1 tanks were built, of which 219 were later converted to M103A1 standard, and 153 rebuilt into M103A2.

This cold-war new kit builds upon previous M103A1 but comes various new-tooled parts, engine deck, fender, traveling lock, search light and storage rack. The turret is also modified. It is extremely well engineered and the parts separation is cleverly handled by the design team. Modelers can now build another such big heavy tank in the small scale 1/72.

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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: 500777489 Product: 1:72 Panzerfähre gepanzerte Ten

The Land-Wasser-Schlepper was conceived by Germany as a tracked amphibious tractor in 1936. A small number of this unarmored boat-like vehicle was built and they served on the Eastern Front. However, less well known is the vehicle designed as its successor – the Panzerfähre (abbreviated to "PzF"). The main difference with this vehicle was that it was armored, plus it was 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 vehicle’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, as heavier tanks appeared on the scene, the Panzerfähre never went into production because of its inadequate payload.

Dragon released a 1/35 scale kit of this fascinating vehicle a while back, and now it is being released in the smaller 1/72 scale. It depicts the first Panzerfähre prototype, and it makes clever use of parts from Dragon’s Panzer IV models – for example, wheels, suspension and tracks. Meanwhile, all other parts are brand new in line with the unique nature of this vehicle. Details such as hull rivets are delicately rendered, while slide molds are widely used. Modelers will find this kit assembles easily. The finished item is a stunning vehicle, and the scale allows space for modelers to put it in a suitable diorama showing a river or riverbank.

Landwasserschlepper Prototype Nr. 1

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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.

Detailed Plastic Kit of model Tiger I Early Production in scale 1:72

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Germany created many successful medium and heavy tanks such as the Panzer III, Panzer IV, Panther and Tiger. However, the nation’s first attempts at creating a heavy tank commenced in the early 1930s. Known as the Neubaufahrzeug ("New Construction Vehicle"), it was not a success, however. Slow-moving and boasting multiple turrets, it was ill equipped for the type of rapid, mobile warfare that Blitzkrieg tactics required. For this reason, only five Neubaufahrzeug heavy tanks were built. The three 25.8-ton tanks participated in the 1940 invasion of Norway within a specially formed Panzerabteilung. Armament included a 7.5m KwK L/24 main gun, 3.7cm KwK L/45 cannon and two 7.92mm machine guns.

Dragon has already produced a fine 1/35 scale kit of the Neubaufahrzeug, and now it’s being offered in the smaller 1/72 scale within the Armor Pro collection. The kit allows modelers to build the three tanks (numbered 3-5) that saw action in Norway, these having been originally built in 1935-36. Utilizing research and experience with the 1/35 kit, this Neubaufahrzeug uses brand new toolings. The entire upper hull is made from a single piece of plastic to provide a suitable foundation upon which to add the numerous details. With the convenience of modelers in mind, the intricate road wheels are assembled as one piece, while the tracks are made of DS. The three turrets are precisely constructed. This was one monster of a tank, and now modelers can depict it in 1/72 scale whilst in action in Norway!

Detailed Plastic Kit of model Neubau-Fahrzeug Nr. 3-5 Rheinmetall in scale 1:72

The 1/72 scale Type 97 Chi-Ha medium tank (Item No.7397) that Dragon Armor previously released has been a very popular item. That particular model depicted a Late-Production variant, but now Dragon is adding an Early-Production model to the range. 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. Armor protection was modest on this vehicle. A total of 2,123 tanks were produced from 1938-43, most of which had the low-velocity 57mm gun. The tank could move at a speed of 38km/h.

The new 1/72 scale model uses some components from the previously released kit, but there are a great many new parts included. The entire upper hull, for example, is a completely new tooling. It’s all new to enable the correct depiction of the altered engine deck layout. Other notable alterations include the toolbox, shovel, rear-plate brackets and distinctive flaps on the engine deck. The lower hull also had to be modified due to the changed exhaust location. This Japanese tank kit allows modelers to field a tank that was used in both tropical and temperate regions of Asia, as well as the Pacific island-hopping campaign by the USA and the Allies.

Detailed Plastic Kit of model IJA Type 97 "CHI-HA" Early Production in scale 1:72

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.

Detailed static model kit

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

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.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

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!

Detailed plastic model kit

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Article number: 500777327 Product: 1:72 Churchill Mk.III AVRE

The Churchill infantry tank is a distinctive design thanks to 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 improved tank versions, as well as specialist vehicles for specific functions. One of these was the Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers (AVRE), a combat engineer vehicle designed to destroy enemy fortifications and heavy obstacles such as bunkers. It was developed after the failure of the Dieppe landings, and it constituted one of Hobart’s Funnies designed to support the D-Day landings in Normandy. To achieve its destructive goal, it was fitted with a Petard 290mm main armament. This spigot mortar could throw an 18kg "Flying dustbin" round about 80m. The AVRE had a crew of six, and the Petard was reloaded by traversing the turret so the co-driver could manually push a new round into the barrel from his hatch.

Dragon has produced a 1/72 scale model of an AVRE based on its previous and very successful Churchill Mk.III tank kit. This new item thus makes good use of components from the Churchill Mk.III, but it has brand new components such as the Petard 290mm main armament. The extra armor plates for the turret mantlet are also newly tooled. This model of the Churchill Mk.III AVRE is beautifully detailed, and the kit assembles quickly and easily into an accurate model thanks to time-saving elements such as one-piece DS tracks and single-piece bogies to represent the complicated running gear. For modelers wishing to depict a Normandy scene or something similar, this new kit is a must-have! The kit is a (combat) engineering marvel!

Detailed Plastic Kit of model Churchill Mk.III AVRE in scale 1:72

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!

Detailed static model kit

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

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.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Article number: 500777273 Product: 1/72 M4 A1 SHERMAN, NORMANDY 1944

This kit features an M4A1 that fought in Normandy in 1944. It includes many new parts such as the turret, upper and lower hull and more.

About the M4A1: The Sherman was used by every Allied nation on every battle front of WWII. While not as heavily armed or thickly armored as its German and Russian counterparts, it had the advantage of being reliable and rugged, thanks to its uncomplicated design. The very first production model of the M4 was the M4A1, immediately recognizable by its rounded cast hull. In all, 6,281 of the M4A1 type were produced, and they were present during the D-Day invasion as the Allies breached the Atlantic Wall.

Detailed Plastic Kit of model M4 A1 SHERMAN, NORMANDY 1944 in scale 1:72

Article number: 500777257 Product: 1/72 LCM(3) Landing Craft

Modellers can now easily build a diorama of their own Omaha Beach combat scene with this stunningly detailed landing craft. This kit is true to 1/72 scale.

Special Features: - Brand new-tooled landing craft - Photo-etched parts for the MG gun shield and floor - 12 fully posed and animated true 1/72 scale 29th Infantry Division figures - 3 fully posed LCM crew figures - Obstacles (Hedgehogs) included x 6 - Beach Diorama Base included - Opening/closing ramp - Cartograf decals for various landing craft markings

Detailed Plastic Kit of model LCM(3) Landing Craft in scale 1:35

1/72 German Heavy Tank E-100

The E-100 project was commissioned in order to standardize parts. It was to be built in classes of varying sizes to replace existing vehicles. Different types were designated a number indicating their weight in tons: E 10, E 25, E 50 (Panther replacement), E 75 (Tiger replacement) and E 100.

Of these only the E-100 project was actually started. Construction of the E-100 prototype proceeded slowly at Henschel's test plant after Hitler's order to cease work on super-heavy tanks, and at the end of the war only the bare hull and suspension were completed.

Now Dragon presents you with this monster in true 1/72 scale!

Detailed Plastic Kit of model German Heavy Tank E-100 in scale 1:72

1/72 "Maus" German Heavy Tank

"Maus", the heaviest German tank during WWII, is coming in 1/72 scale! Improving on the production experience of our previous 1/35 scale kit, Dragon now brings you the most accurate and detailed Maus ever producted. This is a COMPLETELY NEW KIT!

Detailed Plastic Kit of model "Maus" Heavy Tank in scale 1:72

Features - Slide-molded one-piece Porsche turret with a pre-injected zimmerit coating - Upper and lower hull come with realistically scaled zimmerit - Slide-molded muzzle brake - Photo-etched parts to upgrade details - One-piece DS tracks - Cartograf Decal offers accurate markings

Dragon’s latest 1/72 scale King Tiger with Porsche turret has just been announced. It is the first ever to feature a pre-molded zimmerit coating. Zimmerit was an anti-magnetic paste applied to many armored vehicles to prevent enemy soldiers from attaching magnetic antitank mines. Zimmerit is notoriously difficult to replicate on models, especially so in 1/72 scale, so this fine model kit offers modelers the ideal solution. Using Dragon’s patented injection-molded zimmerit, the hull and turret of the mighty Tiger II tank features an accurately textured zimmerit surface. The kit also features one-piece DS tracks for added modeling convenience. There is also a generous supply of photo-etched components to enhance specific details. To finish their masterpieces, modelers are offered a wide range of high-quality Cartograf decals. All in all, this King Tiger with Porsche turret and zimmerit coating is a very attractive package!

About the King Tiger A total of 489 King Tiger tanks were produced between January 1944 and March 1945. The first 50 tanks were fitted with a turret manufactured by Porsche that was originally intended for the VK4502(P). Unfortunately, these turrets had a rounded front plate, which resulted in a deadly shot-trap. Henschel redesigned the turret and mantlet, and all remaining King Tiger tanks sported this later turret.

Detailed Plastic Kit of model Sd.Kfz.182 Kingtiger Porsche Turret w/Zimmerit in scale 1:72

This kit includes many new parts and has, for the first time, Zimmerit coating!

Features: - Slide-molded one-piece Henschel turret with a pre- - finished injected zimmerit coating - New DS one-piece tracks - Metal tow cables - Upper hull and lower hull come with realistic scale zimmerit coatings - Slide-molded muzzle brake - Photo-etched parts - Cartograf Decal with multiple markings

The Pz.Kpfw. VI Ausf. B, otherwise known as the Königstiger or Kingtiger, had a whopping weight of 68 tons. The first of these powerful tanks were issued to combat units in June 1944, and their 8.8cm KwK43 L/71 guns could dispatch any opponent with ease. The original Porsche turret was redesigned by Henschel with better ballistic properties.

One of this kits highlights is the Henschel turret and body that come with a finely scaled pre-injected zimmerit coating, the first time this technique has been added to a Kingtiger. The incorporation of multi-media materials only enhances this outstanding kit.

Detailed Plastic Kit of model Sd.Kfz.182 Kingtiger Henschel Turret w/Zimmerit in scale 1:72

Article number: 500777134 Product: 1:700 German Z-38 Destroyer (Smart Kit)

Germany produced a total of 15 Zerstörer 1936A-class destroyers, which the Allies referred to as the Narvik class. They were actually closer in size to a light cruiser than a destroyer, and they were known only by their hull numbers and didn’t receive any name. They sported powerful 5.9-inch guns, with the last three destroyers constructed by F. Krupp Germaniawerft AG in Kiel. Z38 was the penultimate destroyer of the class after being commissioned on 20 March 1943. One of its first combat missions was to escort the Scharnhorst battleship, and near the end of the war it operated in the Baltic Sea as German forces retreated. Z38 had a combat displacement of 3,691 tons and required a crew of 330 sailors. After WWII it was seized by the UK and used as a test ship under the name Nonsuch before being scrapped in 1950.

Dragon has earlier offered 1/700 scale kits of the Z31 and Z39 destroyers, and they’re now being joined by their sister Z38. This new kit comes the accurate bridge and aft platform of Z-38. As with Dragon’s earlier destroyers, this kit is produced with the highest levels of engineering and molding excellence. The destroyer can be assembled as a full-hull or waterline-hull kit, while a comprehensive selection of photo-etched parts are available to upgrade the sophisticated plastic components. This is a stunning kit, and when the Z31, Z38 and Z39 trio is alongside, they allow modelers to discern the development process of this important class of Kriegsmarine warship.

Detailed Plastic Kit of model German Z-38 Destroyer (Smart Kit) in scale 1:700

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!

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

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.

Detailed sgtatic model kit

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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

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

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.

Detailed static model kit

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Detailed Plastic Kit of model Cruiser U.S.S. San Diego CL-53 in scale 1:700

Article number: 500777051 Product: 1:700 U.S.S. Lexington CV-16

BONUS items: - bonus new-tooled tug boat - bonus transparent flight deck to show off the interior details

Decals/Photo etched: - cartograf decals offer accurate marking schemes - 1:700 photo-etched deck crew is included

About the U.S.S. Lexington (CV-16): The fifth United States Naval ship named "Lexington" (CV-16), also known as "The Blue Ghost", was laid down as Cabot 15 July 1941 by Bethlehem Steel Co., Quincy, Mass., renamed Lexington 16 June 1942, launched 23 September 1942.

After Caribbean shakedown and yard work at Boston, Lexington sailed for Pacific action via the Panama Canal, arriving Pearl Harbor 9 August 1943. She raided Tarawa in late September and Wake in October, then returned Pearl Harbor to prepare for the Gilbert Islands operation. From 19 to 24 November she made searches and flew sorties in the Marshalls, covering the landings in the Gilberts. Her aviators downed 29 enemy aircraft on 23 and 24 November.

After the war, the Lexington was decommissioned at Bremerton, Wash., 23 April 1947 and entered the Reserve Fleet there. Designated attack carrier CVA-16 on 1 October 1952, she began conversion and modernization in Puget Sound Naval Shipyard 1 September 1953, receiving the new angled flight deck.

Into 1969, Lexington has operated out of her home port, Pensacola, as well as Corpus Christi and New Orleans, qualifying student aviators and maintaining the high state of training of both active duty and reserve naval aviators. Her work has been of increasing significance as she has prepared the men vital to the continuing Navy and Marine Corps operations over Vietnam, where naval aviation played a major role. Lexington marked her 200,000th arrested landing 17 October 1967, and was redesignated CVT-16 on 1 January 1969.

She continued as a training carrier for the next 22 years until decommissioned 8 November 1991. On 15 June 1992, the ship was donated as a museum and no

Detailed Plastic Kit

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Article number: 500777050 Product: 1:700 U.S.S. Randolph CV-15

Finally, an accurate scale model of the USS Randolph. This kit is fully detailed and historically accurate. It even includes a transparent flight deck, to show off all of the interior details!

Dragon technology used: (see below for more on this innovative process) - Slide mold technology contributes a detailed one piece hull and 5-inch twin turrets

Decals/photo-etched: - Cartograf decals with accurate markings - 1:700 photo-etched deck crew included - Plastic and photo-etched options for safety net

About the USS Randolph: The 27,100 ton USS Randolph (CV-15) was commissioned on 9 October 1944, and subsequently deployed to the Pacific theatre. Its planes contributed to the fighting on Iwo Jima, as well as making raids on targets such as Okinawa and Tokyo. USS Randolph was capable of 33 knots and required a crew of 3448. In combat on 11 March 1945 the carrier was hit by a kamikaze which caused 25 deaths and damage to the flight deck, but the craft was able to continue on in combat.

On 7 August 1968, the Defense Department announced that it would inactivate Randolph and 49 other ships to reduce fiscal expenditures in 1969. Randolph was placed out of commission, in reserve, berthed at Philadelphia, 13 February 1969, where she remained until 1 June 1973 when she was stricken from the Navy list.

The USS Randolph earned three battle stars for its World War II service.

Dragon Slide Mold Technology: Beginning with computer aided design right through to molding, the whole slide mold process is computerized. It allows us to create large pieces without the need to create them as separate parts. The result is a perfectly accurate scale replica of the original without multiple seams (and major finishing work for modellers). By utilizing this technology, we can manufacture parts that are more detailed and complex. 3-D shapes, hollow tubes and barrels, one-piece muzzle brakes are now a real

Detailed Plastic Kit

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Article number: 500777047 Product: 1/700 German Battleship Tirpitz

This 1/700 plastic model of the Tirpitz was based on the most up-to-date research. It is fully detailed and is a definate must build for ship enthusiasts!

About the Tirpitz: The Tirpitz was the sister ship to the Bismarck and was named after German Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz. It was commissioned into the German navy in February 1941. It played a major role in the Norwegian fjords. It was a serious threat to Allied convoys to Russia until it was crippled by mines laid by British midget submarines. She finally sunk on November 11, 1944 after being hit by tallboy bombs.

Detailed Plastic Kit of model German Battleship Tirpitz in scale 1:700

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.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

This kit portrays the Pennsylvania as it appeared later in WWII, so many of the components (e.g. bridge, armaments, radar) are completely different to those used on the U.S.S. Arizona, which was sunk in the Pearl Harbor attack. The hull is molded as a single piece with an integral full deck. This innovative hull is a breakthrough and results in a much easier build for modelers. Apart from the impressive new hull, there is a plethora of newly tooled plastic and photo-etched parts to fit out and embellish this fine battleship model. This kit marks a step ahead in technological innovation, and is ready to slice through the waves!

About the U.S.S. Pennsylvania BB-38: Launched on 16 March 1915, the USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) was the lead ship in her "super-dreadnought" battleship class. When the Japanese made their surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, the Pennsylvania was in dry dock and it was one of the first ships to open fire on enemy dive bombers. It was strafed in the attack and suffered 15 KIA and 14 MIA. Later the battleship was to participate in the Aleutian, Saipan, Guam, and Leyte Gulf campaigns, and was involved in more than its fair share of combat in the Pacific theater. At the end of its life, the USS Pennsylvania suffered the "ignominy" of becoming a target ship in nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll in 1946.

Detailed Plastic Kit of model U.S.S.Pennsylv. BB-38 1944 in scale 1:700

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.

Detailed static model kit

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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.

Detailed static model kit

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

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.

Detailed static model kit

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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: German Super-Heavy Self-Propelled 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: 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: 500776942 Product: 1:35 2cm FlaK 38 Early/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!

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: 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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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: 500776918 Product: 1:35 Sd.Kfz.7 8(t)Halft+s.FH.18 Howitzer

Two popular 1/35 scale kits previously available from Dragon are the Sd.Kfz.7 8(t) halftrack and the s.FH.18 15cm howitzer. Now these two elements have been joined together in a single set, giving modelers the chance to create a stunning diorama straight from the box. The Sd.Kfz.7 8(t) halftrack was employed by all branches of the German military during WWII, and it was commonly used by artillery units to tow field howitzers like the s.FH.18.

This halftrack and towed artillery piece make a stunning combination, and will look impressive as standalone models or positioned in a diorama. Each kit was a masterpiece of careful research and engineering excellence when originally released, and their quality has easily stood the test of time. Modelers could display their halftrack and howitzer on the Western or Eastern Fronts, or in the North African or Mediterranean theaters. Artillery is aptly dubbed the king of the battlefield, and this kit combo is certainly the king of artillery kits! What’s more, as another benefit, modelers can obtain them together more cheaply than having to buy them singly.

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Article number: 500776917 Product: 1:35 Panther Ausf.F w/Night Sight

Some regard the Panther as Germany’s best tank of WWII, and approximately 6,000 Panthers were manufactured from 1943-45. However, the war ended before the planned ultimate Panther Ausf.F variant entered production. The main feature of the Ausf.F was a redesigned Schmaltürm "narrow turret" possessing a narrower frontage and thicker armor. The turret featured a modified 7.5cm gun known as the KwK.44/1 in a bell-shaped mantlet. The turret would also have had a built-in Zeiss stereoscopic rangefinder mounted in armored blisters either side of the turret.

If it had been built, the Panther F would have been a prime candidate to receive the FG1250 infrared sight, which Germany was trying out at the end of the war. German tanks were also very vulnerable to enemy fighters late in the war, so a special set of armored plates could be mounted atop the turret and over parts of the Panther’s engine deck. These steel plates that were 5-8mm thick were double-spaced on the turret top to improve protection against aircraft strafing and shrapnel. Dragon is now offering such a Panther Ausf.F with all the aforementioned accessories such as the night sights and the interesting set of add-on antiaircraft armor. The item utilizes Dragon’s previously released kit of a Panther Ausf.F tank but it comes with new infrared sights. The air defense armor plates are made of photo-etched parts, including the prominent double layer mounted atop the turret. The final result is a unique-looking Panther, this kit being perfect for a "what if" diorama or as a standalone item.

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Article number: 500776905 Product: 1:35 StuG.III Ausf.D w/Tropical Air Filt

Dragon had a tremendous response to its 1/35 StuG.III Ausf.C/D kit (Item No.6851), and a new variation on the theme is now available. It’s a kit of the Ausf.D variant fitted with tropical air filters and representing vehicles belonging to Sonderverband z.b.V 288. This was a special deployment unit raised on 1 July 1941 and which drew together crack troops from around Germany. The unit was originally created to pave the way for the Deutsche Afrikakorps to reach the Nile and continue eastward into the Middle East. In the end, despite Rommel never achieving the desired breakthrough, the unit did serve in North Africa with StuG.IIIs and it participated in battles such as El Alamein. The vehicles featured pre-filters placed above the main cooling air intakes to counter the hot and dusty conditions.

This magnificent 1/35 scale StuG.III Ausf.D kit permits modelers to build a vehicle of Sonderverband z.b.V 288. Specific newly tooled parts of course include the cylindrically shaped air filters fitted on the rear engine deck. Customer can not only build vehicles of this special unit but also a normal Ausf.C/D as well. Like the predecessors, this kit contains a complete 7.5cm gun with its mount. It’s time to get hot and dusty with this unique German release!

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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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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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Article number: 500776897 Product: 1:35 Panther Ausf.G Late Production

As the Luftwaffe was progressively swept from the air as WWII wore on, German tanks became vulnerable to enemy fighters. To help counter this, Germany produced a special set of armored plates that could be mounted atop the turret and over parts of the Panther’s engine deck. Made of Schürzen plate (5-8mm thick), the field-mounted steel plates were double-spaced on the turret top to improve protection against aircraft strafing and shrapnel. Dragon is now offering a 1/35 scale plastic model kit of just such a Panther Ausf.G with this interesting set of add-on antiaircraft armor. The kit is based on Dragon’s ever-popular and highly accurate kit of a Late-Production Panther Ausf.G tank. The armor is reproduced using photo-etched metal, including the prominent double layer that was mounted on top of the turret. The four plates used to protect vulnerable parts of the engine deck are also made from photo-etched metal. The plastic studs upon which the armor plates were mounted are new as well. The final result is a unique-looking version of the Panther, which would look perfect in a late-war diorama or as a standalone item.

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Article number: 500776892 Product: 1:35 Sd.Kfz.166 Stu.Pz.IV 'Brummbär'

The Sd.Kfz.166 Sturmpanzer, more commonly known by its nickname Brummbär (which means "Grouch" incidentally), was based on the Panzer IV chassis and armed with a 15cm StuH 43 L/12 gun. It was designed to give infantry direct-fire support, especially in urban areas.

Dragon has come up with a fantastic new 1/35 scale kit of the Brummbär Mid-Production, this being a 2-in-1 item. One of the extremely useful features of this set is that the vehicle is available either with or without a Zimmerit coating. In the box are all the parts needed to produce a Brummbär. That means different upper and lower hulls, rear plates and superstructures, either with the Zimmerit pattern or clear of it. The texture of the pattern is stunningly replicated, saving the modeler hours of tedious work. The kit includes convenient DS track links too. This is yet another versatile 2-in-1 kit in Dragon’s range, and there will be no "grouching" when model-makers see the fine engineering and accuracy of this Brummbär.

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Article number: 500776891 Product: 1:35 Concrete Aromred StuG.III Ausf.G Zimmerit

One interesting field modification of the tank destroyer StuG.III Ausf.G, in an effort to improve protection levels against enemy anti-tank guns, was to add a layer of concrete over the front of the casemate. While this practice may have brought psychological comfort to German crewmen, its ballistic protection qualities were questionable. Dragon’s newest 1/35 scale StuG.III Smart Kit depicts an Ausf.G variant with such a layer of poured concrete armor. As such, the two halves of the casemate front are completely new to mimic this applique concrete, the rounded elements made as convenient separate pieces. This concrete armor gives the vehicle a novel appearance that really makes it stand out from other StuG.IIIs. There are other new parts as well, such as tiedown hoops on the front hull made from photo-etched metal. Another special aspect to this kit is the incorporation of Zimmerit. This is a "concrete" example of yet another fine 1/35 StuG.III kit from Dragon!

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Article number: 500776890 Product: 1:35 Aufklärungspanzer 38(t)+2cm Kw.K.38

Dragon's 1/35 scale kit of the Aufklarungspanzer 38(t) mit 2cm Kw.K.38 has a facelift now. The original 1/35 recon vehicle Aufklarungspanzer 38(t) is still remarkably up to date, even though it was launched more than a decade ago. However, Dragon wanted to add upgraded items and to make parts even more accurate. Modelers will thus find that the front of the upper hull has been reworked with the most accurate details available, and Magic Tracks have been added for greater ease of assembly. There are interior details inside the fighting compartment, and the kit mates Dragon’s 2cm turret masterpiece with the chassis of the Czech 38(t) in this extremely smart combination. The mesh screens of the turret top are realistically recreated in photo-etched metal too. Modelers will definitely need to scout out this revamped recce vehicle that saw service on both the Eastern and Western Fronts.

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Article number: 500776889 Product: 1:35 Flakpanzer IV (3cm) "Kugelblitz"

More than two decades ago, Dragon offered a 1/35 scale kit of the German Flakpanzer IV, a vehicle nicknamed Kügelblitz. It turned out to be one of Dragon’s signature kits, and it attained a legendary status in the company’s early days. That was a long time ago, so it’s about time for the legend to be reborn! This is exactly what Dragon has done with a brand new kit of the Kügelblitz that’s built to contemporary standards.

It was once thought that the Kügelblitz never saw combat, but it is now known that one fought near Spichra, Thuringia, after it was unearthed there in 1999. For the delectation of modelers, Dragon has produced a fantastic 1/35 scale plastic kit of the Flakpanzer IV Kügelblitz. Indeed, it bears absolutely no relation to the old kit. Instead, it makes judicious use of new components from Dragon’s revamped Panzer IV range. To create this Flakpanzer IV variant, it also comes with a completely new upper hull, as well as a brand new turret that can rotate 360º. The turret looks rather futuristic, and it creates an innovative-looking German combat vehicle from late in WWII. This Kügelblitz, as its name indicates, is liable to sell like lightning!

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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: 500776886 Product: 1:35 Kübelwagen Radio Car

Last year Dragon offered some Kübelwagen products and they elicited a good response. Therefore, in 2017 Dragon is planning a re-release of the Kübelwagen Radio Car in 1/35 scale. The kit comes with radio sets and photo-etched racks in which to mount them. Newly tooled parts are the antenna mount. It also comes with a bonus driver figure as well. This fine kit of the Kübelwagen Radio Car will enable modelers to transmit their creative talents to a whole new stratospheric level!

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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: 500776877 Product: 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.III (3.7cm)(T) Ausf.F

It was planned that Germany would conduct an amphibious invasion of Great Britain under the codename Operation Sea Lion (Seelöwe), and to this end a number of Panzer IIIs were especially converted into diving tanks. These were known as the Tauchpanzer III, and they had the ability to drive along the seafloor totally submerged thanks to a breathing apparatus. One variant prepared as a Tauchpanzer was the Panzer III Ausf.F, of which German industry produced 435 units between September 1939 and July 1940. They had a 3.7cm KwK L.46.5 main armament fitted in the turret.

Dragon’s newest 1/35 kit portrays just such a Tauchpanzer III Ausf.F made ready for Operation Seelöwe. This new kit comes with special enhancement for the benefit of modelers. There’s an accompanying two-figure combat camera team. These cameramen are in much demand because no other such cameraman figure combination exists in injection-molded plastic. The 1/35 scale tank comes with all necessary parts to make the diving tank, inlcuding waterproofing parts, floating snorkel buoy, depth marker, long rubber hose and etc. If modelers have never built a diving tnak before, now is the perfect time to get their feet wet!

- Floating snorkel buoy & long rubber hose accurately reproduced - Depth markers are reprdouced in full lenght - Commander's cupola with DS waterproof cover - Mantlet waterproof cover by DS materials - Waterproofing parts around turret bottom are truly depicted - Delicate hose racks are finely made - DS track link provided for easy assembly

Detailed Plastic Kit of Model Pz.Kpfw.III (3.7cm)(T) Ausf.F "OPERATION SEELÖWE" in Scale 1:35