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Article number: 510006577 Product: 1:35 Ger. Panzerjäger I Model Dim.: 12,6 cm NEW GLUEABLE RUBBER TRACKS - DECALS FOR 4 VERSIONS - COLOR INSTRUCTIONS SHEET - PHOTO-ETCHED FRET CONTAINS 1 FIGURE The self-propelled Panzerjager I tank destroyer was built on the hull of the Panzer I light tank and armed with an effective weapon of the period, the 47mm Czechoslovakian anti-tank gun. The Panzer I tank had in fact a protection and armament capability no longer in keeping with the operational needs of the German armoured divisions. However, it had good mobility and a robust chassis which was ideal for the positioning of the anti-tank gun, which was sited behind an open steel shield. The Panzerjager I was deployed by the Wehrmacht during the invasion of France, in North Africa and in the early stages of Operation Barbarossa in 1941. It held a goodammunition supply, with over 70 rounds available for gunners. It was systematically replaced during the war bymore heavily armored tank destroyers, better equipped to deal with modern tank armor against which the 47 mm gun proved to be ineffective.
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Article number: 540006957 Product: 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.IIIAusf.Ls.Pz.Abt.502Leningrad Dragon continues its steady clip of Neo Smart Kit releases with another stunning creation, this time a German Panzer III Ausf.L tank. The Panzer III Ausf.L, which featured a longer and more powerful 5cm KwK39 L/60 main gun. It also boasted thicker armor, with an additional 20mm-thick layer on the turret and hull front. Panzer III Ausf. Ls were issued to s.Pz.Abt.502 alongside Tiger Is, and the unit’s first taste of combat was in the Leningrad region from August 1942 onwards. This Neo kit represents such a Panzer III L in that timeframe. The most convenient facet of this kit is the highly detailed and easily assembled Neo tracks. These Neo tracks include both pre-molded lengths and individual links, and they’re easily manipulated to create a realistic sagging effect. Dragon’s Panzer III family is the best-quality kit of the tank type that’s available on the market, so modelers can be assured that detailing and accuracy are phenomenal. The free Bonus interior parts are offered in the first production too. This Panzer III Ausf.L kit is ready to join the siege of Leningrad with s.Pz.Abt.502, for which Dragon also has a suitable Tiger I kit available!
Article number: 540006956 Product: 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.IIIAusf.Ns.Pz.Abt.501Tunisia Dragon’s fantastic 1/35 scale Neo Smart Kit range is gathering momentum as it rides a wave of popularity. It’s therefore time to add another newcomer, this time is the final variant of the Panzer III family, the Ausf.N, one that’s operating in the hot climate of North Africa with the German Afrika Korps. Armed with a short-barreled, low-velocity 7.5cm KwK.37 L/24 gun, the Panzer III N was commonly issued to Tiger battalions. This is certainly the case with this Dragon kit, which shows a tank from s.Pz.Abt.501. The second battalion ever to receive Tiger I tanks, s.Pz.Abt.501 fought in Tunisia from November 1942 till its surrender in May the following year. Receiving the standard, but exemplary, Neo Smart Kit treatment, this new item features Dragon’s Neo track links as well as a interior. The result for the market is the most accurate Panzer III kit ever from Dragon. Indeed, the kit is extremely well engineered in 1/35 scale, offering a sublime balance between accuracy and easy assembly. Dragon already offers a scintillating kit of Tiger Is fighting in Tunisia during the desert war, so this Neo Smart Kit could make the perfect accompaniment for a dramatic scene, or then again this excellent tank is good enough to stand on its own in a sandy and dusty Afrika Korps setting too!
Article number: 540006952 Product: 1:35 Sd.Kfz.253w/PanzerI Turret SmartKit The Sd.Kfz.253, based on the Sd.Kfz.250 light halftrack family, was used by Germany as an observation vehicle for artillery forward observers. This Beobachtungswagen observation vehicle was fully enclosed rather than having the open-topped compartment found on the standard halftrack. A total of 285 Sd.Kfz.253s were manufactured by Demag and Wegman from 1940-41. Interestingly, a wartime photo exists of a very rare conversion performed on an Sd.Kfz.253, where a Panzer I turret was fitted onto the halftrack hull. Logically, the kit makes use of parts from Dragon’s latest new-generation Sd.Kfz.250 items. These are the highest-quality model Sd.Kfz.250s available on the market. Likewise, the turret emanates from Dragon’s highly acclaimed Panzer I family. The vehicle also features a set of Magic Tracks to ease assembly for the modeler. This Sd.Kfz.253/Panzer I turret combo was extremely rare, but now modelers can add their very own miniature version to their model collections.
Article number: 540006941 Product: 1:35 Panther Ausf.G Late Production The final and most numerous variant of the Panther was the Ausf. G, of which 2,953 units were produced from March 1944 onwards. Dragon’s newest combo kit features an Ausf.G Late-Production tank with such features as a chin mantlet, steel road wheels and three infrared night-fighting sights mounted. The other kit included is a Pantherturm which was used in places like Italy and on the Eastern Front. Such well-placed and low-silhouette pillboxes could hold up Allied advances. With this new 1/35 scale combo kit from Dragon, modelers can create a complete Panther Ausf.G Late-Production tank, and also can manufacture a Pantherturm boasting an Ausf.G turret and associated base. Both items are accurately molded and well detailed. Indeed, Dragon’s Smart Kit of the Panther G still retains the highest level of quality. Set in a diorama, this Panther turret emplacement would make a fascinating and novel subject for an end-of-war scene as the Allies closed in on victory, as is depicted on the box-top artwork.
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Article number: 540006928 Product: 1:35 StuG.III Ausf.F/8 Early Production New releases keep on coming in Dragon’s 1/35 scale Neo Smart Kit range. The most recent subject is a StuG.III F/8 in its Early-Production variant. The StuG III Ausf.F was fitted with a longer-barreled 7.5cm gun. This marked its first true emergence as a tank destroyer rather than as a mere infantry support vehicle. Whereas the first Ausf.F vehicles featured a 7.5cm StuK 40 L/43 gun, a more potent L/48 gun was also introduced on a chassis similar to that of the Panzer III. Ausf.J and L. These new tank destroyers were called the F/8, since it was the eighth version of the StuG.III. Some 334 of these F/8s were produced from September-December 1942. This fantastic 1/35 scale kit builds on the highest-quality parts already available in Dragon’s StuG.III kit series. Naturally, a prominent feature of Dragon’s Neo range is the remarkable Neo Smart Tracks, which include pre-molded lengths of track to make life much easier for the modeler, as well as individual links that allow appropriate sagging effects. For these first-edition kits, each vehicle features bonus interior parts such as the transmission and fighting compartment, which makes them especially attractive. This is a splendid Neo kit, and with the StuG.III F/8 Early-Production vehicle used on all different frontlines, including the titanic Battle of Kursk, modelers have almost infinite creative options available to them!
Article number: 540006927 Product: 1:35 StuG.III Ausf.G Early Prod.Kurks'43 Dragon is releasing its fourth item in its Neo Smart Kit range in the ever-popular 1/35 scale. The subject is a StuG.III Ausf.G (Sd.Kfz.142), of which 7,720 were produced from December 1942 through till April 1945. Early-production variants of this tank destroyer were used in the gigantic Battle of Kursk in July-August 1943. A prominent feature of Dragon’s Neo range is the remarkable Neo Smart Tracks, which include pre-molded lengths of track to make life easier for the modeler, as well as individual links that allow appropriate sagging effects. Furthermore, the plastic material on Neo Smart Tracks is the same as that used elsewhere on the injection-molded kit to make painting and finishing that bit easier. This 1/35 kit of the StuG.III Ausf.G Early Production, Kursk 1943 is based on Dragon’s kit range, but as an initial release it features a complete interior as a first-production bonus. With all these convenient features, model-makers could build an abandoned vehicle that fought in the Battle of Kursk with damaged tracks and opened hatches, for instance. This is a splendid Neo kit with almost limitless possibilities!
Article number: 540006818 Product: 1:35 StuG.III Ausf.E Dragon’s exciting new range of 1/35 scale Neo Smart kits launched with the Panzer III Ausf.M (Item No. 6521) and Panzer III Ausf.M (6559), and they have received popular acclaim thanks to their Neo Smart Tracks and the inclusion of interior parts as a first production bonus. Now the Neo Smart family has expanded to encompass the Sturmgeschütz III (StuG.III) as well. Indeed, the very first StuG.III Neo Smart kit depicts an Ausf.E variant. This new a 1/35 scale StuG.III Ausf.E receives the Neo Smart makeover treatment. It is not only improved with a fine redition of fighting compartment interior but also the gearbox and associated parts in superb detail. Besides, the Neo Smart Tracks are extremely user-friendly. There’s no doubt about it, this is Dragon’s finest model ever of the important StuG.III Ausf.E. Modelers will find this Neo Smart Kit a real treat to put together and to finish thanks to its superior level of detail and ease of assembly.
Article number: 540006809 Product: 1:35 Chinese Volunteer DShK AA Team The Korean War, fought from 25 June 1950 till 27 July 1953, is sometimes described as the Forgotten War. Coming soon after WWII had ended, it saw North Korea take on South Korea, which was supported by the USA and 21 members of the United Nations. Within two months of North Korea’s invasion, allied forces were on the point of defeat after having retreated within the Pusan Perimeter. A daring US amphibious assault at Incheon set North Korean forces back on their heels, and the battle henceforth seesawed back and forth. An armistice ended the conflict, which was one of the most destructive in modern times. Approximately 3 million fatalities occurred, of which most were civilians. Dragon remembers this war with an assortment of 1/35 scale plastic kits and figures. This newest reproduction, timed to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the Korean War’s commencement. Most of these items have not been available for some time, so this is a perfect opportunity for modelers to stock up. These items offer a good cross-section of the equipment and forces that fought in the Korean War, so modelers will want to snap them up quickly before they disappear from circulation again!
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Article number: 540006807 Product: 1:35 M4A3 HVSS POA-CWS-H5 Flamethrower The Korean War, fought from 25 June 1950 till 27 July 1953, is sometimes described as the Forgotten War. Coming soon after WWII had ended, it saw North Korea take on South Korea, which was supported by the USA and 21 members of the United Nations. Within two months of North Korea’s invasion, allied forces were on the point of defeat after having retreated within the Pusan Perimeter. A daring US amphibious assault at Incheon set North Korean forces back on their heels, and the battle henceforth seesawed back and forth. An armistice ended the conflict, which was one of the most destructive in modern times. Approximately 3 million fatalities occurred, of which most were civilians. Dragon remembers this war with an assortment of 1/35 scale plastic kits and figures. This newest reproduction, timed to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the Korean War’s commencement. Most of these items have not been available for some time, so this is a perfect opportunity for modelers to stock up. These items offer a good cross-section of the equipment and forces that fought in the Korean War, so modelers will want to snap them up quickly before they disappear from circulation again!
Article number: 540006806 Product: 1:35 Chinese Volunteers The Korean War, fought from 25 June 1950 till 27 July 1953, is sometimes described as the Forgotten War. Coming soon after WWII had ended, it saw North Korea take on South Korea, which was supported by the USA and 21 members of the United Nations. Within two months of North Korea’s invasion, allied forces were on the point of defeat after having retreated within the Pusan Perimeter. A daring US amphibious assault at Incheon set North Korean forces back on their heels, and the battle henceforth seesawed back and forth. An armistice ended the conflict, which was one of the most destructive in modern times. Approximately 3 million fatalities occurred, of which most were civilians. Dragon remembers this war with an assortment of 1/35 scale plastic kits and figures. This newest reproduction, timed to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the Korean War’s commencement. Most of these items have not been available for some time, so this is a perfect opportunity for modelers to stock up. These items offer a good cross-section of the equipment and forces that fought in the Korean War, so modelers will want to snap them up quickly before they disappear from circulation again!
Article number: 540006802 Product: 1:35 U.S.Marines,Korea'50/51 Chosin Res. The Korean War, fought from 25 June 1950 till 27 July 1953, is sometimes described as the Forgotten War. Coming soon after WWII had ended, it saw North Korea take on South Korea, which was supported by the USA and 21 members of the United Nations. Within two months of North Korea’s invasion, allied forces were on the point of defeat after having retreated within the Pusan Perimeter. A daring US amphibious assault at Incheon set North Korean forces back on their heels, and the battle henceforth seesawed back and forth. An armistice ended the conflict, which was one of the most destructive in modern times. Approximately 3 million fatalities occurred, of which most were civilians. Dragon remembers this war with an assortment of 1/35 scale plastic kits and figures. This newest reproduction, timed to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the Korean War’s commencement. Most of these items have not been available for some time, so this is a perfect opportunity for modelers to stock up. These items offer a good cross-section of the equipment and forces that fought in the Korean War, so modelers will want to snap them up quickly before they disappear from circulation again!
Article number: 540006801 Product: 1:35 M26A-1 Pershing The Korean War, fought from 25 June 1950 till 27 July 1953, is sometimes described as the Forgotten War. Coming soon after WWII had ended, it saw North Korea take on South Korea, which was supported by the USA and 21 members of the United Nations. Within two months of North Korea’s invasion, allied forces were on the point of defeat after having retreated within the Pusan Perimeter. A daring US amphibious assault at Incheon set North Korean forces back on their heels, and the battle henceforth seesawed back and forth. An armistice ended the conflict, which was one of the most destructive in modern times. Approximately 3 million fatalities occurred, of which most were civilians. Dragon remembers this war with an assortment of 1/35 scale plastic kits and figures. This newest reproduction, timed to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the Korean War’s commencement. Most of these items have not been available for some time, so this is a perfect opportunity for modelers to stock up. These items offer a good cross-section of the equipment and forces that fought in the Korean War, so modelers will want to snap them up quickly before they disappear from circulation again!
Article number: 540006787 Product: 1:35 JSU-122 vs Panzerjäger We are offering a superlative 3-in-1 set, where modelers can build any one of three Russian heavy self-propelled weapons in 1/35 scale: a JSU-122, JSU-122S or JSU-152. The relevant parts for all these variants are contained in the one box, and modelers can choose which JSU variant they want to produce. Each vehicle is accurately detailed and assembles easily with convenient Magic Track. Another huge advantage of this kit is a special bonus set of figures, the 1/35 set featuring Panzerjägers (German tank hunters). Thus, straight from the box, modelers can build a dramatic diorama showing German soldiers attempting to stop one of these Russian steel behemoths late in WWII. It is rare to have such versatility available to modelers, with a choice from no fewer than three different AFVs available, as well as matching figures. It’s a case of tank hunters hunting tank hunters!
Article number: 540006783 Product: 1:35 Operation Marita, Greece 1941 Operation Marita. This is the name Germany gave its plan to invade Greece in April 1941. In fact, Germany stepped in after Italy’s failed invasion kicked off the preceding October. Greece had repelled that initial invasion and had even counterattacked by March 1941. Consequently, on 6 April, 680,000 German troops with 1,200 tanks and 700 aircraft launched their invasion of Greece from Bulgarian territory, bypassing the bulk of Greek troops near the Albanian border. The Metaxas defensive line was overrun, and small numbers of Australian, British and New Zealand troops could not stem the flow. By the end of the month, the Greek mainland was in German hands, and then German troops also landed on and captured Crete in May 1941. Of interest, next year will mark the 80th anniversary of Operation Marita, so Dragon has brought together a number of 1/35 scale figure sets that feature participants in that decisive campaign. This Dragon assortment features no fewer than six 1/35 scale figure sets depicting the Greek invasion, a campaign that has not received the publicity or attention that it perhaps deserves. All the figure sets represent German troops, including paratroopers, mountain troops, combat engineers and elite infantrymen. These realistic-looking figure sets depict different units, various uniforms and a range of weapons, giving lots of flexibility for model-makers to create a diorama. Few eyewitnesses of that military campaign in Greece remain alive, but modelers can recreate it through this prized figure collection.
Art.Nr.: 540006744 Art.bezeichnung: 1:35 Soviet Infantry Winter 1941 Germany invaded Russia on 22 June 1941, an overambitious move that saw Germany biting off far more than it could chew. Things started well, as German units implemented their Blitzkrieg tactics against surprised, demoralized and retreating Soviet units. However, time and distance began to take their toll as German troops fought their way against stiffening Russian resistance across the vast steppes of Russia to the very gates of Moscow. It’s now 80 years since those battles took place, and Dragon has brought together a new 1/35 scale collection boasting some of Dragon’s most popular figure sets from that time period. There’s a useful variety of figures in these sets. They arrive in the first quarter of 2021, well in time for the 80th anniversary of the momentous invasion of Russia.
Art.Nr.: 540006702 Art.bezeichnung: 1:35 Conquerors of Sevasto. Crimea'41-42 Germany invaded Russia on 22 June 1941, an overambitious move that saw Germany biting off far more than it could chew. Things started well, as German units implemented their Blitzkrieg tactics against surprised, demoralized and retreating Soviet units. However, time and distance began to take their toll as German troops fought their way against stiffening Russian resistance across the vast steppes of Russia to the very gates of Moscow. It’s now 80 years since those battles took place, and Dragon has brought together a new 1/35 scale collection boasting some of Dragon’s most popular figure sets from that time period. There’s a useful variety of figures in these sets. They arrive in the first quarter of 2021, well in time for the 80th anniversary of the momentous invasion of Russia.
Article number: 540006694 Product: 1:35 Defense of the Reich The D-Day landings in Normandy, commencing on 6 June 1944, were part of the long-awaited Allied campaign to defeat Germany in Western Europe. Indeed, within less than a year, the war in Europe would draw to an end as Germany was crushed by Allied and Soviet forces approaching from east and west respectively. The Allied campaign in the West was thus critical to achieving VE Day on 8 May 1945, as Germany fought ferociously to defend the Fatherland. To commemorate that important theater of operations, Dragon is releasing six 1/35 scale figure sets from its popular WWII range. The half-dozen figure sets include a mixture of German, British, Commonwealth and American subjects, each of which represents troops fighting in Western Europe in 1944 or 1945. It’s some time since most of these lifelike figures were available on shop shelves, so this varied and practical assortment is a fine opportunity for modelers and diorama builders to get hold of them again.
Article number: 540006653 Product: 1:35 Allied Force Eto 1944 The D-Day landings in Normandy, commencing on 6 June 1944, were part of the long-awaited Allied campaign to defeat Germany in Western Europe. Indeed, within less than a year, the war in Europe would draw to an end as Germany was crushed by Allied and Soviet forces approaching from east and west respectively. The Allied campaign in the West was thus critical to achieving VE Day on 8 May 1945, as Germany fought ferociously to defend the Fatherland. To commemorate that important theater of operations, Dragon is releasing six 1/35 scale figure sets from its popular WWII range. The half-dozen figure sets include a mixture of German, British, Commonwealth and American subjects, each of which represents troops fighting in Western Europe in 1944 or 1945. It’s some time since most of these lifelike figures were available on shop shelves, so this varied and practical assortment is a fine opportunity for modelers and diorama builders to get hold of them again.
Article: 540006651 Product: 1:35 Pz-Pionier-Bata.37 1.Pz-Div.Leni'41 Germany invaded Russia on 22 June 1941, an overambitious move that saw Germany biting off far more than it could chew. Things started well, as German units implemented their Blitzkrieg tactics against surprised, demoralized and retreating Soviet units. However, time and distance began to take their toll as German troops fought their way against stiffening Russian resistance across the vast steppes of Russia to the very gates of Moscow. It’s now 80 years since those battles took place, and Dragon has brought together a new 1/35 scale collection boasting some of Dragon’s most popular figure sets from that time period. There’s a useful variety of figures in these sets. They arrive in the first quarter of 2021, well in time for the 80th anniversary of the momentous invasion of Russia.
Article number: 540006643 Product: 1:35 LAH Division Kleisoura Pass 1941 Operation Marita. This is the name Germany gave its plan to invade Greece in April 1941. In fact, Germany stepped in after Italy’s failed invasion kicked off the preceding October. Greece had repelled that initial invasion and had even counterattacked by March 1941. Consequently, on 6 April, 680,000 German troops with 1,200 tanks and 700 aircraft launched their invasion of Greece from Bulgarian territory, bypassing the bulk of Greek troops near the Albanian border. The Metaxas defensive line was overrun, and small numbers of Australian, British and New Zealand troops could not stem the flow. By the end of the month, the Greek mainland was in German hands, and then German troops also landed on and captured Crete in May 1941. Of interest, next year will mark the 80th anniversary of Operation Marita, so Dragon has brought together a number of 1/35 scale figure sets that feature participants in that decisive campaign. This Dragon assortment features no fewer than six 1/35 scale figure sets depicting the Greek invasion, a campaign that has not received the publicity or attention that it perhaps deserves. All the figure sets represent German troops, including paratroopers, mountain troops, combat engineers and elite infantrymen. These realistic-looking figure sets depict different units, various uniforms and a range of weapons, giving lots of flexibility for model-makers to create a diorama. Few eyewitnesses of that military campaign in Greece remain alive, but modelers can recreate it through this prized figure collection.
Article number: 540006638 Product: 1:35 StuG.III Ausf.B (Neo Smart Kit) The StuG.III Ausf.B is the most recent subject to receive Dragon’s impressive Neo Smart Kit treatment in its 1/35 scale kit range. 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 as well as in the invasion of Russia. A total of 320 StuG.III Ausf.Bs were built by Alkett from June 1940 through till May 1941. This 1/35 scale StuG.III Ausf.B is proud to be a member of the Neo Smart Kit class. A critical feature of Dragon’s Neo range is the remarkable Neo Smart Tracks. These feature pre-molded lengths of track to make life easier for the modeler, as well as individual links that allow appropriate sagging effects to be achieved. The upshot is that painting and finishing are simpler. This Neo kit boasts a full fighting compartment interior, including the complete gun that features rifling on the inside of the barrel. All details are authentically reproduced via sophisticated injection-molded and photo-etched parts. This perfected kit raises the Ausf.B variant of the StuG.III to a completely new level!
Article number: 540006629 Product: 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.J Initial/EarlyProd Dragon has added another Panzer IV tank in 1/35 scale, thus expanding the number of variants in this important tank family. This latest scintillating kit depicts a Panzer IV Ausf.J Initial/Early-Production version of the German medium tank, which was produced in April-May 1944. In most respects, the Ausf.J was a retrograde from the preceding Ausf.H, this being a necessity imposed on Germany to simplify production as the war progressed and as industry came under greater pressure. Like other members of the Panzer IV kit family, this latest 1/35 scale kit in Dragon’s popular series possesses the ultimate level of detail. Parts are smartly engineered and tooled. Characteristics changed from the Ausf.H to the Ausf.J are accurately rendered, such as the turret side hatches without pistol ports, spare track links on the right side of the hull, and mesh (recreated with photo etch) between the storage bin and turret skirt. Furthermore, the individual side skirts are made of metal to achieve scale thickness, or alternatively they’re supplied in plastic too. With this accurate 1/35 scale kit, Dragon has filled yet another niche in the Panzer IV family!
Article: 540006580 Product: 1:35 German Infantry Barbarossa 1941 Germany invaded Russia on 22 June 1941, an overambitious move that saw Germany biting off far more than it could chew. Things started well, as German units implemented their Blitzkrieg tactics against surprised, demoralized and retreating Soviet units. However, time and distance began to take their toll as German troops fought their way against stiffening Russian resistance across the vast steppes of Russia to the very gates of Moscow. It’s now 80 years since those battles took place, and Dragon has brought together a new 1/35 scale collection boasting some of Dragon’s most popular figure sets from that time period. There’s a useful variety of figures in these sets. They arrive in the first quarter of 2021, well in time for the 80th anniversary of the momentous invasion of Russia.
Article number: 540006538 Product: 1:35 Gebirgspioniere, Metaxas Line 1941 Operation Marita. This is the name Germany gave its plan to invade Greece in April 1941. In fact, Germany stepped in after Italy’s failed invasion kicked off the preceding October. Greece had repelled that initial invasion and had even counterattacked by March 1941. Consequently, on 6 April, 680,000 German troops with 1,200 tanks and 700 aircraft launched their invasion of Greece from Bulgarian territory, bypassing the bulk of Greek troops near the Albanian border. The Metaxas defensive line was overrun, and small numbers of Australian, British and New Zealand troops could not stem the flow. By the end of the month, the Greek mainland was in German hands, and then German troops also landed on and captured Crete in May 1941. Of interest, next year will mark the 80th anniversary of Operation Marita, so Dragon has brought together a number of 1/35 scale figure sets that feature participants in that decisive campaign. This Dragon assortment features no fewer than six 1/35 scale figure sets depicting the Greek invasion, a campaign that has not received the publicity or attention that it perhaps deserves. All the figure sets represent German troops, including paratroopers, mountain troops, combat engineers and elite infantrymen. These realistic-looking figure sets depict different units, various uniforms and a range of weapons, giving lots of flexibility for model-makers to create a diorama. Few eyewitnesses of that military campaign in Greece remain alive, but modelers can recreate it through this prized figure collection.
Article number: 540006537 Product: 1:35 JS-2 Stalin II+ Sov.Inf.Tank Riders Dragon is releasing a sterling 1/35 scale set featuring the heavy Russian JS tanks, and the main feature is that it’s a 3-in-1 kit. n fact, modelers can choose to build a JS-1, a JS-2 or a JS-2m ChkZ Production Type. The necessary parts for all these variants are contained in the box, and modelers can choose one of them to produce. In addition to the Russian heavy armor versatility on display here, it even includes a set of associated Soviet Infantry Tank Riders, a classis 1/35 figure set from Dragon’s range. The tank and infantrymen are a perfect match, as photos and wartime footage commonly show Soviet soldiers riding into battle in this way. Usually a Dragon figure set contains four soldiers, but this set actually has six, making it even more useful. What you have here are all the ingredients to create a compelling Eastern Front diorama.
Article number: 540006521 Product: 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.M Kursk 1943 The second subject in this scintillating Neo Smart Kit line is a Panzer III Ausf.M as used during the Battle of Kursk in 1943. A total of 250 tanks of this variant were produced from October 1942 till February 1943. Based on the preceding Pz.Kpfw.III L tank, key design features included a deep-wading exhaust and special seals (to aid river crossings) and the attachment of Schurzen side skirt armor on the hull and turret. The Panzer III Ausf.M was armed with a 5cm KwK.39 L/60 main gun. This tank was widely used in the gigantic Battle of Kursk in July-August 1943, when nearly 3,000 German tanks clashed with more than 5,000 Soviet tanks.
Article number: 540006484 Product: 1:35 Sd.Kfz.181 Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf.E TigerI Dragon has a fantastic new 1/35 scale kit representing a mighty German Tiger I tank. This kit carries the title of Gruppe Fehrmann, and the plastic model represents Tigers from this rather interesting ad hoc unit that was formed towards the end of WWII. Indeed, at that time Germany was being squeezed from both east and west by the Soviets and Allies respectively, and Wehrmacht units were being disbanded and re-forged regularly. One such provisional unit formed in early 1945 was Gruppe Fehrmann, named after Oberleutnant Fehrmann who led a formation of six Tiger Is and five Panthers. These tanks bore an "F" prefix to denote their unit, and they were numbered from F01 to F13. This unit fought against the Allies in the area of the Ruhr Pocket on the Western Front and, in various engagements, the German tanks were knocked out or broke down one by one. This new 1/35 scale kit allows modelers to produce a Tiger I specific to Gruppe Fehrmann. The kit makes use of tried-and-true parts from previous Tiger I releases from Dragon, which is entirely apt considering the ad hoc nature of the unit and of the half dozen Tiger I tanks used by it. Thus, the Tigers reflected a mix of early and late features in an eclectic hybrid kind of tank, such as an Early-Production turret and a Late-Production chassis/hull. Straight from the box, this highly detailed Tiger I from Gruppe Fehrmann is ready to foray into combat and to defend home soil against the Allies.
Article number: 540006198 Product: 1:35 US Army Support Weapon Teams The D-Day landings in Normandy, commencing on 6 June 1944, were part of the long-awaited Allied campaign to defeat Germany in Western Europe. Indeed, within less than a year, the war in Europe would draw to an end as Germany was crushed by Allied and Soviet forces approaching from east and west respectively. The Allied campaign in the West was thus critical to achieving VE Day on 8 May 1945, as Germany fought ferociously to defend the Fatherland. To commemorate that important theater of operations, Dragon is releasing six 1/35 scale figure sets from its popular WWII range. The half-dozen figure sets include a mixture of German, British, Commonwealth and American subjects, each of which represents troops fighting in Western Europe in 1944 or 1945. It’s some time since most of these lifelike figures were available on shop shelves, so this varied and practical assortment is a fine opportunity for modelers and diorama builders to get hold of them again.
Article number: 540006161 Product: 1:35 Panzergrenardier Arnheim 1944 The D-Day landings in Normandy, commencing on 6 June 1944, were part of the long-awaited Allied campaign to defeat Germany in Western Europe. Indeed, within less than a year, the war in Europe would draw to an end as Germany was crushed by Allied and Soviet forces approaching from east and west respectively. The Allied campaign in the West was thus critical to achieving VE Day on 8 May 1945, as Germany fought ferociously to defend the Fatherland. To commemorate that important theater of operations, Dragon is releasing six 1/35 scale figure sets from its popular WWII range. The half-dozen figure sets include a mixture of German, British, Commonwealth and American subjects, each of which epresents troops fighting in Western Europe in 1944 or 1945. It’s some time since most of these lifelike figures were available on shop shelves, so this varied and practical assortment is a fine opportunity for modelers and diorama builders to get hold of them again.
Article number: 540006147 Product: 1:35 7.5cm Leichtgeschütz 40 w/Crew Operation Marita. This is the name Germany gave its plan to invade Greece in April 1941. In fact, Germany stepped in after Italy’s failed invasion kicked off the preceding October. Greece had repelled that initial invasion and had even counterattacked by March 1941. Consequently, on 6 April, 680,000 German troops with 1,200 tanks and 700 aircraft launched their invasion of Greece from Bulgarian territory, bypassing the bulk of Greek troops near the Albanian border. The Metaxas defensive line was overrun, and small numbers of Australian, British and New Zealand troops could not stem the flow. By the end of the month, the Greek mainland was in German hands, and then German troops also landed on and captured Crete in May 1941. Of interest, next year will mark the 80th anniversary of Operation Marita, so Dragon has brought together a number of 1/35 scale figure sets that feature participants in that decisive campaign. This Dragon assortment features no fewer than six 1/35 scale figure sets depicting the Greek invasion, a campaign that has not received the publicity or attention that it perhaps deserves. All the figure sets represent German troops, including paratroopers, mountain troops, combat engineers and elite infantrymen. These realistic-looking figure sets depict different units, various uniforms and a range of weapons, giving lots of flexibility for model-makers to create a diorama. Few eyewitnesses of that military campaign in Greece remain alive, but modelers can recreate it through this prized figure collection.
Article number: 540006119 Product: 1:35 Fallen Comrade (Aachen 1944) The D-Day landings in Normandy, commencing on 6 June 1944, were part of the long-awaited Allied campaign to defeat Germany in Western Europe. Indeed, within less than a year, the war in Europe would draw to an end as Germany was crushed by Allied and Soviet forces approaching from east and west respectively. The Allied campaign in the West was thus critical to achieving VE Day on 8 May 1945, as Germany fought ferociously to defend the Fatherland. To commemorate that important theater of operations, Dragon is releasing six 1/35 scale figure sets from its popular WWII range. The half-dozen figure sets include a mixture of German, British, Commonwealth and American subjects, each of which represents troops fighting in Western Europe in 1944 or 1945. It’s some time since most of these lifelike figures were available on shop shelves, so this varied and practical assortment is a fine opportunity for modelers and diorama builders to get hold of them again.
Article: 540006116 Product: 1:35 Panzermeyer,LSSAH Division Mariupol Germany invaded Russia on 22 June 1941, an overambitious move that saw Germany biting off far more than it could chew. Things started well, as German units implemented their Blitzkrieg tactics against surprised, demoralized and retreating Soviet units. However, time and distance began to take their toll as German troops fought their way against stiffening Russian resistance across the vast steppes of Russia to the very gates of Moscow. It’s now 80 years since those battles took place, and Dragon has brought together a new 1/35 scale collection boasting some of Dragon’s most popular figure sets from that time period. There’s a useful variety of figures in these sets. They arrive in the first quarter of 2021, well in time for the 80th anniversary of the momentous invasion of Russia.
Article: 540006105 Product: 1:35 Wehrmacht Infantry (Barbarossa '41) Germany invaded Russia on 22 June 1941, an overambitious move that saw Germany biting off far more than it could chew. Things started well, as German units implemented their Blitzkrieg tactics against surprised, demoralized and retreating Soviet units. However, time and distance began to take their toll as German troops fought their way against stiffening Russian resistance across the vast steppes of Russia to the very gates of Moscow. It’s now 80 years since those battles took place, and Dragon has brought together a new 1/35 scale collection boasting some of Dragon’s most popular figure sets from that time period. There’s a useful variety of figures in these sets. They arrive in the first quarter of 2021, well in time for the 80th anniversary of the momentous invasion of Russia.
Article number: 540006086 Product: 1:35 German Railway Gondola Typ Ommr While tanks and other armored vehicles typically get all the glory, mechanized units would rapidly shudder to a halt without the necessary supplies. Similarly, it’s important to have a way of shifting heavy vehicles from one front to another. That’s why railways are so important, and they were certainly critical to the German military in WWII. Indeed, the Deutsche Reichsbahn was instrumental in keeping Germany in the war. Things got even more difficult on the Russian front because the latter used a different railway gauge, and Reichsbahn workers had to convert more than 16,000km of Soviet track to the German gauge between June and October 1941 alone. To commemorate the importance of railways, now Dragon has brought together a 1/35 scale collection boasting some famous rail wagons. There are six different 1/35 scale Dragon kits in this assortment, many of which have been virtually unobtainable for years. Some of these railcars even come with rail track and embankment. Each one is obviously a German subject, and any one of them will contribute to an impressive rail scene. With these kits, Dragon is keeping modelers right on track!
Article number: 540006085 Product: 1:35 German Railway Flatbed Typ Ommr While tanks and other armored vehicles typically get all the glory, mechanized units would rapidly shudder to a halt without the necessary supplies. Similarly, it’s important to have a way of shifting heavy vehicles from one front to another. That’s why railways are so important, and they were certainly critical to the German military in WWII. Indeed, the Deutsche Reichsbahn was instrumental in keeping Germany in the war. Things got even more difficult on the Russian front because the latter used a different railway gauge, and Reichsbahn workers had to convert more than 16,000km of Soviet track to the German gauge between June and October 1941 alone. To commemorate the importance of railways, now Dragon has brought together a 1/35 scale collection boasting some famous rail wagons. There are six different 1/35 scale Dragon kits in this assortment, many of which have been virtually unobtainable for years. Some of these railcars even come with rail track and embankment. Each one is obviously a German subject, and any one of them will contribute to an impressive rail scene. With these kits, Dragon is keeping modelers right on track!
Article number: 540006079 Product: 1:35 Horse-Drawn 2,8cm sPzB41 AT Gun&JFB Horses have been heavily used in warfare for centuries, and WWII was no different despite the widespread use of soft-skin and armored vehicles. Dragon is particularly animated about its latest assortment, which happens to include two 1/35 scale kits featuring horses. Indeed, the kits depict a horse pulling small wheeled wagons such as munitions trailers or anti-tank weapons. Such infantry equipment pulled by a horse was infinitely preferable to solders having to lug it around themselves. These sets of German subjects are very well detailed – whether horse, carriage or soldier – and it’s true that they have not been available on shop shelves for a long time. Thus, modelers will find it difficult to say "neigh" to this offer!
Article number: 540006073 Product: 1:35 Artilleriewagen (s.Sp.) While tanks and other armored vehicles typically get all the glory, mechanized units would rapidly shudder to a halt without the necessary supplies. Similarly, it’s important to have a way of shifting heavy vehicles from one front to another. That’s why railways are so important, and they were certainly critical to the German military in WWII. Indeed, the Deutsche Reichsbahn was instrumental in keeping Germany in the war. Things got even more difficult on the Russian front because the latter used a different railway gauge, and Reichsbahn workers had to convert more than 16,000km of Soviet track to the German gauge between June and October 1941 alone. To commemorate the importance of railways, now Dragon has brought together a 1/35 scale collection boasting some famous rail wagons. There are six different 1/35 scale Dragon kits in this assortment, many of which have been virtually unobtainable for years. Some of these railcars even come with rail track and embankment. Each one is obviously a German subject, and any one of them will contribute to an impressive rail scene. With these kits, Dragon is keeping modelers right on track!
Article number: 540006072 Product: 1:35 Schwerer Panzerspähwagen (Infant.) While tanks and other armored vehicles typically get all the glory, mechanized units would rapidly shudder to a halt without the necessary supplies. Similarly, it’s important to have a way of shifting heavy vehicles from one front to another. That’s why railways are so important, and they were certainly critical to the German military in WWII. Indeed, the Deutsche Reichsbahn was instrumental in keeping Germany in the war. Things got even more difficult on the Russian front because the latter used a different railway gauge, and Reichsbahn workers had to convert more than 16,000km of Soviet track to the German gauge between June and October 1941 alone. To commemorate the importance of railways, now Dragon has brought together a 1/35 scale collection boasting some famous rail wagons. There are six different 1/35 scale Dragon kits in this assortment, many of which have been virtually unobtainable for years. Some of these railcars even come with rail track and embankment. Each one is obviously a German subject, and any one of them will contribute to an impressive rail scene. With these kits, Dragon is keeping modelers right on track!
Article number: 540006071 Product: 1:35 Schwerer Panzerspähwagen (Kommando) While tanks and other armored vehicles typically get all the glory, mechanized units would rapidly shudder to a halt without the necessary supplies. Similarly, it’s important to have a way of shifting heavy vehicles from one front to another. That’s why railways are so important, and they were certainly critical to the German military in WWII. Indeed, the Deutsche Reichsbahn was instrumental in keeping Germany in the war. Things got even more difficult on the Russian front because the latter used a different railway gauge, and Reichsbahn workers had to convert more than 16,000km of Soviet track to the German gauge between June and October 1941 alone. To commemorate the importance of railways, now Dragon has brought together a 1/35 scale collection boasting some famous rail wagons. There are six different 1/35 scale Dragon kits in this assortment, many of which have been virtually unobtainable for years. Some of these railcars even come with rail track and embankment. Each one is obviously a German subject, and any one of them will contribute to an impressive rail scene. With these kits, Dragon is keeping modelers right on track!
Article number: 540006070 Product: 1:35 German Fallschirmjäger (Crete 1941) Operation Marita. This is the name Germany gave its plan to invade Greece in April 1941. In fact, Germany stepped in after Italy’s failed invasion kicked off the preceding October. Greece had repelled that initial invasion and had even counterattacked by March 1941. Consequently, on 6 April, 680,000 German troops with 1,200 tanks and 700 aircraft launched their invasion of Greece from Bulgarian territory, bypassing the bulk of Greek troops near the Albanian border. The Metaxas defensive line was overrun, and small numbers of Australian, British and New Zealand troops could not stem the flow. By the end of the month, the Greek mainland was in German hands, and then German troops also landed on and captured Crete in May 1941. Of interest, next year will mark the 80th anniversary of Operation Marita, so Dragon has brought together a number of 1/35 scale figure sets that feature participants in that decisive campaign. This Dragon assortment features no fewer than six 1/35 scale figure sets depicting the Greek invasion, a campaign that has not received the publicity or attention that it perhaps deserves. All the figure sets represent German troops, including paratroopers, mountain troops, combat engineers and elite infantrymen. These realistic-looking figure sets depict different units, various uniforms and a range of weapons, giving lots of flexibility for model-makers to create a diorama. Few eyewitnesses of that military campaign in Greece remain alive, but modelers can recreate it through this prized figure collection.
Article number: 540006069 Product: 1:35 Schwerer Plattformwagen Typ Ssy While tanks and other armored vehicles typically get all the glory, mechanized units would rapidly shudder to a halt without the necessary supplies. Similarly, it’s important to have a way of shifting heavy vehicles from one front to another. That’s why railways are so important, and they were certainly critical to the German military in WWII. Indeed, the Deutsche Reichsbahn was instrumental in keeping Germany in the war. Things got even more difficult on the Russian front because the latter used a different railway gauge, and Reichsbahn workers had to convert more than 16,000km of Soviet track to the German gauge between June and October 1941 alone. To commemorate the importance of railways, now Dragon has brought together a 1/35 scale collection boasting some famous rail wagons. There are six different 1/35 scale Dragon kits in this assortment, many of which have been virtually unobtainable for years. Some of these railcars even come with rail track and embankment. Each one is obviously a German subject, and any one of them will contribute to an impressive rail scene. With these kits, Dragon is keeping modelers right on track!
Article number: 540006055 Product: 1:35 Brit.Commonw.Troops NW EUROPE 1944 The D-Day landings in Normandy, commencing on 6 June 1944, were part of the long-awaited Allied campaign to defeat Germany in Western Europe. Indeed, within less than a year, the war in Europe would draw to an end as Germany was crushed by Allied and Soviet forces approaching from east and west respectively. The Allied campaign in the West was thus critical to achieving VE Day on 8 May 1945, as Germany fought ferociously to defend the Fatherland. To commemorate that important theater of operations, Dragon is releasing six 1/35 scale figure sets from its popular WWII range. The half-dozen figure sets include a mixture of German, British, Commonwealth and American subjects, each of which represents troops fighting in Western Europe in 1944 or 1945. It’s some time since most of these lifelike figures were available on shop shelves, so this varied and practical assortment is a fine opportunity for modelers and diorama builders to get hold of them again.
Article number: 500776953 Product: 1:35 Sd.Kfz.7/2 3.7cm FlaK 37 & FlaK 36 Dragon continues its exciting 2-in-1 series with its focus now turning to the Sd.Kfz.7/2 anti-aircraft halftrack. Original versions of this air defense vehicle had a regular open cab, whereas the armored Sd.Kfz.7/2 version appeared from late 1943 onwards. The weapon also switched from the Flak 36 to the improved Flak 37 in 1944. Dragon’s 2-in-1 kit of these Sd.Kfz.7/2 halftracks provides modelers with either a regular open cab or an armored cab. Furthermore, the kit offers two different types of tailgates/dropsides. Featuring slide-mold technology and photo-etched parts, the halftrack chassis and 3.7cm cannons exhibit an ultimate level of accuracy. This 2-in-1 choice of the Sd.Kfz.7/2 is therefore a convenient solution for the connoisseur who has not yet decided which fascinating German antiaircraft vehicle to build!
Article number: 500776951 Product: 1:35 BergePzWg IV/Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H MP Dragon’s newest 1/35 scale 2-in-1 kit permits the model-maker to build either the recovery vehicle or a Panzer IV combat tank. Normally a 2-in-1 kit has two very similar vehicle variants enclosed in the one box, but this one stands out for the very dissimilar vehicles on offer. Indeed, modelers can thus choose to make something that looks quite different. This kit employs high-quality parts from Dragon’s Panzer IV family, including numerous slide-molded components and even photo-etched metal parts such as the side skirts to give a true-to-scale thickness.
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.
Article number: 500776945 Product: 1:35 Sd.Kfz.171 PantherAusf.D w/Zimmerit The key feature of this 1/35 scale Panther Ausf.D plastic kit from Dragon is the inclusion of two possibilities – modelers can build a Panther either with or without a coating of Zimmerit. Thus, in the kit box there are two sets of parts for the turret, mantlet, upper hull, glacis, rear plate and stowage boxes to allow either version to be assembled. The Zimmerit coating is a masterpiece of sculpting and molding, and it equals the delicacy of a master-modeler’s handiwork. This kit also features one-piece DS tracks with hollow guide horns. For both types, there are a number of photo-etched metal parts (e.g. engine deck grills) to help modelers accurately depict the fine components on this famous German tank. Thanks to the versatility of this 2-in-1 set, modelers have the liberty of buying the kit now and then deciding at their own leisure which type to build!
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.
Article number: 500776933 Product: 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H Late Prod.w/Zimm. This new 1/35 scale kit allows modelers to construct a Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H Late-Production tank with Zimmerit. If builders wish to add Zimmerit texture themselves, then plain armor surfaces are included in the box to which putty can be added and appropriately textured. This allows modelers to build the exact pattern that they want. However, most will probably opt for the convenience of Dragon’s marvelously molded Zimmerit, where the patterned surface is accurately and realistically rendered on major parts like the turret, glacis, upper hull, lower hull, rear panel and front/rear fenders. Of course, this negates the need for modelers to undertake the onerous task of adding Zimmerit themselves. Other highlights of this kit are that the hull schurzen has been recreated in metal to achieve scale thickness. Various decal markings are also provided in the box, as are a healthy collection of photo-etched metal parts. Never before has a Panzer IV H Late-Production kit been so convenient and versatile!
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!
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.
Detailed Plastic Kit of model1:35 DAK Pz.Bef.Wg.III Ausf.H (Smart Kit)in scale 1:35
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.
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.
Article number: 500776849 Product: 1:35 IJN SpecialType4 "Ka-Tsu" w/Torpedo The Ka-Tsu amphibious tractor was earmarked for Operation Tatsumaki (Tornado), a Japanese plan to conduct a surprise attack on a US fast carrier task force in the lagoon of Majuro Atoll in the Marshall Islands in May 1944. Five IJN submarines were to carry Ka-Tsu on their decks. Each vehicle carried a pair of 450mm Type 2 torpedoes, and they were supposed to drive over the outer reef and enter the inner lagoon. Dragon has already produced a fine 1/35 scale plastic kit of a transport version of the Type 4 Ka-Tsu (Item No. 6839). Now, the torpedo-armed version is available, depicted just as they would have appeared during Operation Tatsumaki. There are many new parts in he box, of course including the torpedoes carried either side of the hull deck and their associated brackets that held them in place. The pintle-mounted machine gun is new too, while the arrangement of the hull deck has been adapted. This is an eye-catching 1/35 scale release from Dragon, and modelers now have a tremendous opportunity to make a rare and fascinating Japanese vehicle of historical interest.
Detailed Plastic Kit of modelIJN Special Type 4 "Ka-Tsu" w/Torpedo(Operation Tatsumaki)in scale 1:35
Article number: 500776831 Product: 1:35 Wittmann's Ace Tiger Crew Clearly one of the best ever kits from Dragon was a 1/35 scale rendition of a Tiger I tank belonging to the legendary panzer ace Hauptsturmführer Michael Wittmann (Item No.6730). The tank kit met a phenomenal response from the market, and the box even included a full set of tankers representing Wittmann and his four crewmen. However, that production run swiftly sold out thanks to its immense popularity. While Dragon is offering a second production run of Wittmann’s Tiger I, the next kit doesn’t feature the tank crewmen. However, to meet requests from frantic modelers who missed out on the kit combo the first time around, Dragon is going to offer Wittmann and his crew as a standalone 1/35 scale figure set. 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 cut his teeth on the Eastern Front with a StuG.III, and latterly he took command of a Tiger I in time for combat during Operation Citadel at Kursk in July 1943. The figure set offers an authentic-looking rendition of Wittmann and his Tiger I crew. Detail on these 1/35 scale figures is excellent, with their panzer uniforms well rendered as they pose for a group photo. However, model-makers will have to be quick to snap up this figure set if the popularity of the original tank/crew set is anything to go by!
Detailed Plastic Kit of modelWittmann's Ace Tiger Crewin scale 1:35
Article number: 500776828 Product: 1/35 German 3t 4x2 Truck w/2cm FlaK 38 Dragon is releasing a useful new 1/35 scale kit of a famous German truck of the WWII era. By 1944, more than 130,000 of these 3t 4x2 truck platforms had been manufactured in Germany. The truck type was widely used by the Wehrmacht and other units throughout the war, and the tracked Maultier version was even produced to help deal with the harsh road conditions prevalent on the Eastern Front. They were utilized in various ways, one of which was to mount light antiaircraft cannons that could be used against either aerial or ground targets. Dragon has done a remarkable job in developing this 1/35 scale kit of the 3t 4x2 truck. It’s made even more attractive by the fact that it’s a 2-in-1 kit, with modelers having the option of assembling a regular cargo truck, or one mounting a 2cm FlaK 38 cannon in the rear cargo bed. All the parts for this antiaircraft cannon are included in the box, and the weapon can be adjusted to depict different firing positions. Further options come from the fact that the cab doors, engine hoods and tailgate can be assembled open. There is even a fully detailed engine as well. This was a popular truck in German service, and this kit will be just as much in demand thanks to its versatility and accuracy.
Detailed Plastic Kit of modelGerman 3t 4x2 Truck w/2cm FlaK 38 (Opel Blitz)in scale 1:35
Article number: 500776820 Product: 1/35 Tiger I "131" s.Pz. Abt.504 Tunisia Dragon is extremely excited to announce the arrival of a 1/35 scale plastic kit of one of the most famous tanks in the world – a Tiger I sporting the number ‘131’. The original ‘131’, housed at the Tank Museum in Bovington, UK, is the only working Tiger I in the world. The tank with chassis number 250112 was shipped by Germany to North Africa in March/April 1943, where it served with the 3rd Platoon, 1st Company of the 504th Schwere Heeres Panzer Abteilung (s.Pz.Abt.504). On 21 April 1943 it was captured in Tunisia after being knocked out during the Battle of Longstop Hill. ‘131’ was hit three times by the 6-pounder guns of Churchill tanks from the 48th Royal Tank Regiment. The Tiger was taken back to England for evaluation purposes. Transferred to the Tank Museum in 1951, restoration commenced in 1990 and by 2012 the painstaking work was complete. ‘131’ gained further fame when it was used in the sensational movie Fury that released in 2014.
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!
Article number: 500776735 Product: 1/35 Operation Typhoon 1941 Germany launched its massive invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941, with the aim of destroying the country’s military, political apparatus and capturing its territory. The attack met with early success, and Axis forces advanced deep into Russia. Operation Typhoon was Germany’s strategic offensive to capture the capital Moscow, Russia’s political center. The operation consisted of two pincers north and south of Moscow by panzer groups, as well as a large force moving west directly against the city. However, German forces, confronted by stretched supply lines, the debilitating onset of winter and stiffening resistance, finally stalled on Moscow’s outskirts. This bitter fighting took place between October 1941 and January 1942 before Soviet counteroffensives turned the tide. The fighting around Moscow incurred some one million casualties, and it represented the first German retreat from which it would never recover. Dragon’s newest 1/35 scale figure set portrays German soldiers from Operation Typhoon. The figures are bundled up against the freezing cold winter weather that made conditions even more hazardous. Typical of the period, and Germany’s ill-preparedness for winter warfare, the four soldiers are wearing a wide range of clothing. A general has a sheepskin coat on, attire that’s rarely produced in 1/35 scale. The poses are extremely vivid, and one can almost feel the cold seeping through their clothing and the snow flurries blowing against them. These well-sculpted figures could be used individually in a vignette, or grouped together in a winter scene. This was the first severe winter that German troops encountered, and this set perfectly conveys the grueling nature of the ultimately unsuccessful Operation Typhoon.
Detailed Plastic Kit of modelOperation Typhoon 1941in scale 1:35
Article number: 500776734 Product: 1:35 M4 (105) Howitzer Tank / M4A3(76)W We are releasing a sublime M4 Sherman set in 1/35 scale. The box contents allow modelers to build either an M4A3 105mm howitzer tank or an M4A3(76)W. This 2-in-1 kit offers maximum versatility for modelers, allowing them to choose which Sherman type to build. Available on this kit are new T48 Magic Tracks, which are easy and convenient to assemble. Furthermore, duck bill track extenders made from photo-etched parts can be fitted to either Sherman type. These duckbills are quickly formed using a supplied plastic die block and punch. Dragon’s Shermans are among the absolute best-quality items available on the market. This 2-in-1 kit is thus a welcome addition to Dragon’s M4 Sherman tank extended family.
Article number: 500776731 Product: 1/35 SD.KFZ. 10 Ausf.B 1942 Production Dragon is proud to announce the arrival of its long-awaited kit of a 1/35 scale Sd.Kfz.10 halftrack. This important kit helps fill an important gap in model coverage of Germany’s numerous halftrack types. The Sd.Kfz.10 was a light design in the 1-ton-payload class that was intended as a prime mover for small towed guns such as the 3.7cm PaK 35/36 or 2cm FlaK 30. Its total capacity was eight troops. Demag delivered the first vehicles in 1938, but eventually seven factories were involved in producing approximately 14,000 examples. Dragon’s kit represents an Ausf.B model from the 1942 time period. While the Sd.Kfz.10 was conceived as a prime mover, it was also commonly used as a personnel carrier, as shown in the box top artwork. As already mentioned, Dragon’s 1/35 scale kit depicts a halftrack built in 1942, one that still possessed a semiautomatic transmission. Certainly compared to tanks and many other halftracks, this is not a large vehicle. However, although it may be small in stature, it is big on detail. For instance, it possesses a full interior in the driver’s and troop compartment, and even the engine and transmission hidden under the hood are fully present. The crew seats even possess a textured surface. The middle tier of interleaved road wheels is new especially for this kit. The Sd.Kfz.10 was used in all theaters of WWII, thus giving modelers unlimited scope as they explore their creative impulses. It was a versatile vehicle, and modelers will find the same when they combine it with other panzer kits or figure sets from Dragon’s impressive collection.
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Article number: 500776730 Product: 1/35 Tiger I Early Production (Michael Wittmann) Full set of Michael Wittmann crew (5 figures) included in first production run as BONUS! You can't afford to miss it! 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 cut his teeth on the Eastern Front with a StuG.III, and latterly he took command of a Tiger I in time 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, and it forms the important and much-anticipated last piece of Dragon’s exemplary Tiger I family. This awesome plastic kit made precisely to 1/35 scale shows Wittmann’s Tiger I with 88 kill marks on the lethal 8.8cm gun barrel. These painted barrel rings illustrated the power of the Tiger I as well as the skill of tank ace Wittmann. This brand new kit stems from thorough research and it’s thus accurately designed to represent Wittmann’s ‘S04’ mount. To ensure the absolute highest levels of quality, the majority of components in this special release, like turret, upper hull, engine deck, rear panel, road wheels, spare tracks and etc, are newly tooled and engineered to achieve the engineering level of a Smart Kit, and to provide the unique appearance of this famous Tiger. Morever, a full set of Michael Wittmann's crew is included in first production run as a BONUS!
Detailed Plastic Kit of ModelTiger I Early Prod. (M. Wittmann)in scale 1:35
Article number: 500776728 Product: 1:35 Ardelt-Rheinmetall 8.8cm PaK 43 At the recent Nuremberg Toy Fair, Dragon excited modelers with a tantalizing look at a new 1/35 scale model. The upcoming kit represents a German design that reached only prototype status, but which is a fascinating subject nonetheless. The vehicle is the Ardelt-Rheinmetall 8.8cm PaK 43 Waffenträger. The conceptual idea behind this weapon system was a self-propelled mount for the powerful but heavy 8.8cm antitank gun, as towed versions of this gun were too unwieldy for crews to move readily. Ardelt and Rheinmetall combined to build the first prototype and tests were conducted on this Ardelt I. The vehicle’s engine was fitted at the front of the hull, which permitted the main armament – an 8.8cm L/71 cannon – to be fitted on the rear. It utilized a 38(t) chassis with four road wheels per side. An improved prototype (Ardelt II) was later produced by Ardelt and Krupp, but the end of the war intervened before production got off the ground. Dragon’s kit represents the original Ardelt-Rheinmetall prototype, and it’s a scintillating subject in 1/35 scale. To suit the prototypical nature of the Waffenträger, the plastic model employs brand new upper-hull and lower-hull components. The open-top fighting compartment is filled with details, and the armor plates surrounding it have been carefully manufactured to achieve the correct scale thickness. Taking center stage, of course, is the massive 8.8cm PaK 43 antitank gun. This weapon is fully reproduced from the tip of its muzzle brake to the breech. All in all, Dragon offers modelers the highest-quality kit of this novel Waffenträger.
Detailed Plastic Kit of modelArdelt-Rheinmetall 8.8cm PaK 43 Waffenträger (Smart Kit)in scale 1:35
Article number: 500776721 Product: 1/35 5cm PaK 38 L/60 auf Fgst.Pz.Kpfw.II (Sf) Second item from the German Exotic Beast! Dragon is releasing a finely detailed 1/35 scale kit of an ad hoc wartime vehicle that was fielded by Germany during WWII. It is labeled the 5cm PaK 38 auf Fgst Pz.Kpfw.II, which, as its name suggests, is a Panzer II chassis that mounts a 5cm L/60 anti-tank gun. In this regard it was somewhat similar to the Marder II, which was also a tank destroyer. The 5cm PaK38 auf Pz.Kpfw.II was an expedient solution. It is unclear how many vehicles were thus modified, but it variously employed Panzer II Ausf.A, B or C chassis. This 1/35 scale kit has a great many new parts to completely represent this tank conversion. For example, the upper hull is new. The appearance of the self-propelled tank destroyer is captured perfectly in miniature, including the new armor panels of the superstructure that are made true to scale. Also new is the gun mount for the 5cm weapon. Large ammunition bin and stowage bin are correctly installed on the engine deck. If a modeler wanted to create this unique and interesting German vehicle, they had to do so from scratch by combining assemblies from several different plastic kits. Now Dragon has done all the work for modelers, creating numerous original parts in the process, and a 5cm PaK38 auf Pz.Kpfw.II can be built accurately straight from the box!
Detailed Plastic Kit of Model5cm PaK 38 L/60 auf Fgst.Pz.Kpfw.II(Sf)in Scale 1:35
Article number: 500776655 Product: 1/35 Panzer-Regiment 7, 10.Pz.Div. 1941 In terms of 1/35 scale plastic figure sets, Dragon has one of the world’s most comprehensive ranges. The range has just been enlarged even more with a set that will prove one of the most useful and versatile for armored vehicle modelers. Item No.6655 features three tank German crewmen. While the box art identifies them as coming from Panzer-Regiment 7 of 10.Panzer-Division during the invasion of Russia, they can certainly be used for any early-war period. The figures have been specifically designed by the master sculptor to fit neatly into the hatches of either Panzer III or Panzer IV tanks. These plastic figures are sharply molded with realistic poses of the type widely seen in WWII photographs. As well as the commander standing in his hatch, and another standing figure, the third member of the tank crew is designed to sit in the left-side hatch of a panzer turret. This is not an easy pose for modelers to try and create independently on their own, so this figure will prove very useful. Dressed for warm weather, this crewman wears shirt sleeves rather than his jacket. To add even more value to this 1/35 scale figure set, the box also includes a bonus figure, none other than Generaloberst Guderian! Heinz Guderian was a genius in developing Germany’s blitzkrieg tactics, and here he is represented in miniature. The lifelike figure is a Gen2 figure. Dragon has already released a number of German early-war Panzer III and IV tank kits, and here comes the crew to operate and general to lead them!
Detailed Plastic Kit of modelPanzer-Regiment 7, 10.Panzer Division Smolensk 1941in scale 1:35
Article number: 500776654 Product: 1/35 Ghost Division Tanc Crew Blitzkrieg Blitzkrieg ("Lightning War") was a term used to describe the new form of warfare that Germany unleashed on its unprepared foes at the start of WWII. As its core, Blitzkrieg involved the integrated use of mechanized units containing tanks, infantry, artillery and airpower. When combined, these assets had the devastating ability to swiftly pierce enemy lines and keep opponents off-balance. This innovative German strategy was first seen in the invasion of Poland in September 1939, and it also proved highly effective in the invasion of the Low Countries and France in 1940. Dragon has produced a novel set of 1/35 scale figures that will enable modelers to recreate an imaginary scene from this early period of the war. The set contains four figures from the "Ghost Division." This was the moniker given to Erwin Rommel’s 7th Panzer Division because of the speed with which it moved during the invasion of France, with even the German High Command unable to keep up with its progress. Three of the figures are tank crewmen and the remaining figure is an infantryman. The set permits the creation of two separate episodes. The first sees a lightly wounded tanker being escorted to safety by a comrade. Such a scene is not easy to engineer by oneself because of the complicated task of blending two figures, but Dragon provides the ideal solution after completing and tooling a highly demanding master. The second pair of figures features a tanker conversing with a soldier, and such is their versatility that they will easily assimilate into just about any diorama. The figures wear typical early-war uniform items like panzer berets from the 1940 Blitzkrieg era. Sharply molded and realistically sculpted, these German figures will contribute much to an interesting Blitzkrieg scene involving some of Dragon’s panzer kits.
Detailed Plastic Kit of modelGhost Division Tank Crew Blitzkrieg 1940in scale 1:35
Article number: 500776611 Product: 1:35 Pz.IV Ausf.H Mid Prod. w/Zimmerit
Dragon offers a complete lineup of the popular Panzer IV family tree in 1/35 scale. Now it is time to fill in a gap with this special variant! It’s an Ausf.H Mid-Production, and it specifically represents a vehicle fighting in Normandy in 1944. One unit to field the Panzer IV H was the 12th Panzer Hitlerjugend Division, with the formation’s combat debut occurring on 7 June 1944 as German forces began a ferocious defense of Caen in the Normandy area against Canadian and British units. It was one of the closest divisions to the landing beaches. When the German division eventually escaped the Falaise pocket, it had lost 42% of its personnel and 94% of its armor.
This 1/35 scale plastic kit features a number of newly tooled parts, one example being the turret side skirts that have their own layer of readymade Zimmerit. Also brand new is the frontal armor plate containing the steering-brake hatches. This too bears a coating of Zimmerit, which is beautifully sculpted and looks extremely authentic. The inclusion of Zimmerit on this kit is certainly a highlight, as it saves modelers from the time-consuming task of recreating the texture themselves. The box comes with a generous selection of Cartograf decals, all of which cover those panzer divisions operational in Normandy, including the Hitlerjugend and 2nd Panzer Divisions. For those model-makers recreating a scene from Normandy, this is the perfect foundation on which to base it!
Article number: 500776560 Product: 1/35 PZ.KPFW.IV Ausf. H Late Production The Panzer IV Ausf.H (Item No.6300) is a sought after model in Dragon’s range of 1/35 scale series of kits. This particular Ausf.H production variant began rolling off factory floors in April 1943, and it experienced some improvements over earlier Panzer IV medium tanks. For instance, the front glacis plate was strengthened by being represented as a single 80mm-thick plate. Another notable aspect is that the Ausf.H was covered in a proprietary paste to prevent magnetic mines from adhering to vertical steel armor surfaces of the tank. The hull sides were further protected by the addition of 5mm-thick side-skirts, while the turret received 8mm-thick skirts. During the course of production, the Ausf.H began receiving cast steel return rollers, plus the hull side-skirt brackets were strengthened. The addition of all this extra steel saw the weight of the Ausf.H expand to 25 tonnes, with a corresponding decrease in performance. When the Allies landed in Normandy on 6 June 1944, approximately half of German tanks in that theater were Panzer IVs. Tanks such as the Panzer IV Ausf.H wreaked havoc on Allied tank units as they sought to force their way through the thick Normandy bocage. Dragon’s newest 1/35 kit allows modelers to depict such a Late Production Ausf.H tank fighting in a location such as Normandy. What sets this kit apart from its predecessor is the inclusion of molded Zimmerit. The patterned surface is accurately and realistically rendered, which required the completely new tooling of major parts like the turret, glacis, upper hull, lower hull, rear panel and front/rear fenders. When assembled the tank looks very lifelike, and of course it cancels any need for modelers themselves to undertake the unpleasant and onerous task of adding Zimmerit with putty. Naturally, this kit retains all the accuracy and ease of assembly of the preceding 6300. However, an
Article number: 500776518 Product: 1/35 German Infantry in Wachtmantel Contains 4 figures. The seizure of the northern Russian city of Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg) seemed to be a foregone conclusion for the German military. They even prematurely printed invitations to their victory celebration in one of the city’s hotels. However, the Siege of Leningrad, which began on 9 September 1941, was finally broken 872 days later on 27 January 1944. The Germans were never able to capture the city, which held out thanks to a supply route via Lake Lagoda, a tenuous water connection that froze in winter to form a land bridge. This vital route was known as the Road of Life. The Siege of Leningrad was the most destructive blockade of a modern city, indeed one of the worst in world history, and caused the deaths of up to 1,500,000 soldiers and civilians from combat and unparalleled famine. Dragon’s latest 1/35 scale figure set depicts German sentries maintaining the siege of Leningrad. It shows a changing of sentry guard in the depths of winter. To shield themselves against the bitter and penetrating cold, these German soldiers wear thick sheepskin overcoats, albeit with slight variations of uniform. The footwear of the sentries also varies, with cold-weather overboots, snow boots and even Valenki boots in evidence. Valenki boots, made from felt and thick wool, are a traditional form of shoe worn in Russia. The soldiers are sharply molded in plastic, and they are produced in lifelike poses. They also wield different weapons appropriate for their task. These extremely refined figures lend themselves to a diorama or vignette of a dugout or sentry post in the chill of winter. On the other hand, they are versatile enough to be fitted into any scene the figure modeler can imagine!
Detailed Plastic Kit of modelGerman Infantry in Wachtmantelin scale 1:35
Article number: 500776498 Product: 1:35 Jagdpanzer IV L/70(V) Dragon is releasing a superb 2-in-1 kit of Jagdpanzer IV tank destroyer, a low-profile vehicle was actually designed as a replacement for the successful StuG.III. One variant of the family was the Jagdpanzer IV L/70 mounting a long-barreled 7.5cm PaK42 antitank gun. Modelers can produce the tank destroyer either with or without the Zimmerit coating. The box includes two sets of upper hulls, lower hulls, fenders, rear plates and mantlets. The realistic-looking ready-made Zimmerit coating is beautifully recreated, saving modelers the onerous task of adding it themselves. However, for those who want to express their creativity, this is where the 2-in-1 offering comes into its own, as modelers can certainly add it should they wish. The Jagdpanzer IV L/70(V) has long been a popular item in Dragon’s range thanks to its powerful gun and sleek profile. Now the vehicle will be even more popular thanks to this versatile 2-in-1 kit.
Article number: 500776439 Product: 1/35 Heuschrecke IVb "Grasshopper" About the Heuschrecke Ivb "Grasshopper" Heuschrecke (translated as "Grasshopper") might be a mouthful for some, but it’s certainly more concise than 10.5cm leFH18/1 L/28 auf Waffenträger GW IVb! This lengthy nomenclature refers to a special self-propelled howitzer based on the chassis of the ubiquitous Panzer IV tank. It featured a 10.5cm gun mounted in a turret with 360º traverse. However, this Grasshopper had a special ability up its sleeve. The vehicle had a lifting gantry installed on the superstructure rear that could remove the turret and emplace it on the ground. Alternatively the turret could be placed on a wheeled carriage and towed behind the vehicle. This then allowed the Grasshopper to act as an ammunition carrier. This was a novel idea but it didn’t really catch on for obvious reasons, with just three prototypes built in 1943. About this kit Though the Heuschrecke 10 remained an experimental vehicle built by Krupp, Dragon has broadened its appeal by releasing it as a mainstream 1/35 scale kit. Whether with turret installed, or emplaced, or towed behind, this makes a visually attractive subject, and is one sure to raise any viewers’ curiosity. To create a vehicle this unique, a whole host of new parts were molded by Dragon – for instance, the turret, gun and chassis are brand new. As is necessary in an open-topped vehicle, the turret interior is fully fitted out, as is the fighting compartment in the hull. This model operates just like the original prototypes, with the lifting gantry being moveable and the turret able to be carried on the purpose-built carriage. The Grasshopper was based on the hull designed for the Hummel, so Dragon’s model accurately reflects the lengthened chassis. Grasshoppers have never been so versatile or interesting, and until now, they have been impossible for modelers to replicate in 1/35 scale!
New Features: Gun: - Brand new mounted version of s.IG.33 gun - s.IG.33 gun carriage accurately represented the real one - Recoil system rendered w/realistic bolt detail - Aluminum gun barrel w/rifling finely reproduced Fighting Compartment: - "Ultra Slim" Injection-molded armor plates - Fighting compartment with full interior detail is new - Nut and bolt armor plate detail rendered realistically - Newly tooled upper hull and driver's hatch w/authentic detail - Newly tooled engine compartment rear panel is sharply detailed - New-tooled firing data board and tool storage w/defined detail - Weather tarp supports reproduced is new - Handrail accurately reproduced; two options of handrail - 98k rifle rack represented by photo-etched parts - New rain guard for radio set made from photo-etched part - Delicate detail on fu5-Gerate 10W.S.h transmitter & UkwEh receiver - Newly tooled rear armor plate can be assembled open/closed - Newly tooled cartridge storage w/crisp detail - Option of showing racks w/ or w/o ammunition rounds - Bonus perforated storage box made from photo-etched parts Lower Hull, Suspension and Wheels: - Newly tooled lower hull frontal armor w/spare track rack in crisp detail - Newly tooled slide-molded one-piece chassis w/delicate detail - Transmission system with excellent detail - Road wheels and suspension w/crisp detail - Sprocket and idler wheels accurately tooled - Engine exhibits delicate detail thanks to separate parts Others: - Magic Tracks w/casting-number detail etched on every link - New Cartograf decal Germany relied heavily on horse-drawn artillery at the outset of WWII, but this was obviously unsatisfactory as far as mobility went. One solution was to mount artillery howitzers on surplus tracked chassis such as the Czech-manu
Detailed Plastic Kit of ModelSd.Kfz.138/1 Geschützwagen 38 M for s.IG.33/2in Scale 1:35
Article number: 500776347 Product: 1/35 Blitzkrieg in the West (France '40) This new Dragon 1/35th set containing five German figures involved in the dramatic period of the Blitzkrieg. They are replete with crisp, accurate detail. The pose of each figure is finely balanced, and they possess realistic facial expressions. They wear typical uniforms of the early-war period, and the set is divided into two distinct scenes. The first pair of figures forms a team with an anti-tank rifle and grenades. The second scene forms an instant vignette with two StuG crewmen consulting with a Wehrmacht officer. They are wearing a range of headgear, including the distinctive panzer beret.
Detailed Plastic Kit of modelBlitzkrieg in the West (France 1940)in scale 1:35
Article number: 500776282 Product: 1:35 Hohenstaufen Division (Normandy'44) Another excellent title in our new GEN 2 series! This series sets the new standard with detail and realism almost beyond comprehension. This kit includes four figure representing the German Hohenstaufen Division. Main Features: - Each figure is realistically posed - Dressed in M42 smocks worn over their M43 tunics, and with camo helmet covers - Ideal for inclusion in a diorama or in a standalone vignette - First Gen2 set to feature this popular camouflage smock of the German forces, with the smocks being realistically rendered by advanced molding techniques - Include highly detailed personal gear like bread bags, mess tins, water canteens, and shovels. - Includes various weapons and for the first time, two types of Panzerfausts make their Gen2 debut - Each Panzerfaust includes its respective case - Cartograf decals are included to correctly represent the markings Stay alert . . . the Hohenstaufen Division is coming! About the Hohenstaufen Division: The Hohenstaufen Division took its name from a historically noble German family line that stemmed from King Frederich II (1194 – 1250). The 9th SS Panzer-Division "Hohenstaufen" was formed in December 1942, and was stationed in France when the Allied invasion was unleashed on the Normandy area in mid-1944.
Article number: 500776277 Product: 1:35 Georgien Legion (Normandy 1944) 1/35 Georgian Legion, Normandy 1944 This four piece figure set features soldiers from the Georgian Legion who have been taken by surprise in an assault. Their trench system and positions are overrun, and there is no option left but to hold up their hands in surrender. Each is in a unique and lifelike pose. Main Features: - 4 figures - Unique and lifelike poses - Detailed and accurate sculpting For these soldiers the war is over, but for the modeler, there are boundless vignette and diorama possibilities! About the Georgian Legion: Georgian Legion was the Wehrmacht’s ethnic military legion formed by the Georgian émigrés who were forced to leave their motherland after the Soviet occupation of the Democratic Republic of Georgia in 1921. The Georgian Legion was joined by former Red Army' volunteers' captured by the Germans and enlisted, while facing certain death from starvation, disease, forced labour and brutality, in POW lagers. At least 30,000 Georgians served in the Nazi armed forces. Serving in the 13 field battalions, each having 5 companies and up to 800-strong, of the Wehrmacht's Georgia Legion, Georgians were also found in the Wehrmacht's North Caucasian Legion and in other Caucasian ethnic legions. The Georgian Legion was commanded by Major General Shalva Maglakelidze. Across Europe, especially in Italy and France, many Georgian soldiers in the German Armed Forces deserted and joined local Resistance Movements.
Detailed Plastic Kit of modelGeorgien Legion (Normandy 1944)in scale 1:35
Germany’s standard heavy infantry gun throughout WWII was the schweres Infanterie Geschütz 33 (contracted to s.IG.33), of 15cm caliber. It was a larger counterpart to the 7.5cm le.IG.18 infantry gun. Approved for service in 1933, the s.IG.33 was originally designed to be horse-drawn. However, later models were especially designed for towing behind vehicles such as trucks or halftracks. Thus they had pressed-steel wheels clad in solid rubber tires, plus they had air brakes. At 1750kg the s.IG.33 was quite heavy for use by infantrymen, but it could fire 15cm rounds such as HE, smoke and hollow-charge (for the antitank role) to a maximum range of 4700m. Perhaps most interestingly of all was the 90kg Stielgranate 42 demolition round designed to destroy obstacles such as bunkers. Dragon has developed a 1/35 scale Smart Kit of the s.IG.33, and the contents of the box specifically replicate one of the later infantry gun models that were destined for motorized towing. The kit includes an aluminum gun barrel with realistically rendered rifling. The detailed hydraulic recoil system allows the gun to be posed in normal position or in full recoil, plus different elevations for the gun barrel can be chosen. The breech can also be shown open or closed, depending on which part the modeler selects. The highly detailed gun kit comes replete with a number of accessories. These include a six-man gun crew ready to fire the weapon. A range of DS parts contribute useful components like protective ammo wicker cases and wicker ground mats. As a bonus to several 15cm ammo rounds already on offer, the kit even boasts the Stielgranate 42 "stick bomb" demolition round. This is a masterfully produced kit of an important German artillery piece, and with all the extras Dragon has included, it represents a very desirable package.
Article number: 500776214 Product: 1/35 Panzer Crew, Lah Divis. Russia 1943 This kit depicts tank crews from the well-known LAH Panzer Division, one of the elite German panzer divisions during WWII. It inclludes Five figures all of which are accurately sculpted in vivid poses and with different facial expressions. All wear the camouflage Panzer Combination (Overalls) and field caps. Each kit also includes photo-etched parts for headphones and throat mic. Features: - highly detailed and unique facial expressions - 5 figures included - accurate poses - Panzer Combination (Overalls) and field cap camouflage - Photo-etched parts including the headphones and throat mic A great addition to any Dragon 1/35 scale Panther D/A or our upcoming Tiger-I. Build your favorite battlefield at home!
Detailed Plastic Kit of ModelTank Crew, Lah Divisiion Russia 1943in Scale 1:35
Article number: 500776194 Product: 1:35 Panzergrenadiers Wking Division '45 This new kit depicts a squad of Panzergrenadiers from the Wiking Division that saw action in Hungary in 1945. The figures are dressed in a fur-lined anorak, winter trousers. winter boots, toques and wool gloves. They are fully geared with personal equipment and weapon such as the Kar98k, Stg.44, MG42, Panzerfaust and hand grenades.
Detailed Plastic Kit of modelPanzergrenadiers Wking Division (Hungary 1945)in scale 1:35
Detailed Plastic Kit of model"Achtung-JABO!" Tank Crew (France 1944)in scale 1:35
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Detailed Plastic Kit of modelSurvivors, Panzer Crew (Kursk 1943)in scale 1:35
Article number: 500776098 Product: 1/35 German Feldgendarmerie w/dogs Contains 32 parts, 2 figures, 2 dogs. Dragon has released a phenomenal amount of highly detailed 1/35 scale figure sets since the first one was introduced many years ago. Indeed, production to date includes more than 170 figure sets that feature German soldiers fighting on all fronts of WWII. Certainly, one of the attractions of such German soldiers is the variety of units, uniforms and weapons that were employed. From the Eastern Front to the Western Front, from the hot desert sands of North Africa to the freezing snow and clinging mud of the endless Russian steppes, Dragon’s well-sculpted soldiers have been finely molded in plastic.
Detailed Plastic Kit of modelGerman Feldgendarmerie w/dogsin scale 1:35
Article number: 500776083 Product: 1:35 M4A1(76)W "Operation Cobra" About this kit: 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. Later, a 76mm gun was introduced to give the tank more lethality against heavily armored German opponents, but this required installation of a new turret big enough to carry the gun. When combined together – the M4A1 hull, 76mm gun and turret – the M4A1(76)W was conceived.
Detailed Plastic Kit of modelGerman Tank Crew 1944/45in scale 1:35