Kits 1:72

Article number: 540107409
Product: 1:72 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.J Early Production

Dragon Armor Pro has yet another brand new Panzer IV tank in 1/72 scale available for modelers wishing to expand the number of variants in this important tank family. This kit depicts the Panzer IV Ausf.J Early-Production. About 3,160 Ausf.J units were produced from February 1944 through till April 1945. In most respects, the Ausf.J was a retrograde from the previously produced Ausf.H, a necessity imposed on Germany to simplify production as the war progressed. For example, there was no electric generator for the turret traverse, so the turret had to be rotated manually. Pistol and vision ports on the turret side hatches were removed too.

This latest 1/72 scale kit possesses the ultimate level of detail. For example, it has a newly tooled lower hull possessing different details on the bottom. It shows the correct identifying features of an Early-Production Ausf.J. Yet another small niche in the Panzer IV family has been filled with this new kit, and modelers can enjoy obtaining the whole range that reflects the history of the Panzer IV.

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Article number: 540007545
Product: 1:72 Bundeswehr Leopard 2A6

The Panther and Tiger I were very important German tanks in WWII, and the country continued the cat theme with its post-war tank programs. First came the Leopard 1, followed by the Leopard 2 that was developed in the 1970s during the Cold War. The Leopard 2 was adopted by the Bundeswehr (German Army) in 1979. Two of the more recent variants are the Leopard 2A5 and 2A6, both distinguished by their angled arrow-shaped turret armor. Meanwhile, the main difference in the Leopard 2A6 is the addition of Rheinmetall’s longer-caliber L/55 120mm gun instead of the L/44 one. The Leopard has been successfully exported to numerous countries in Europe as well as much farther afield, but it remains the backbone of the Bundeswehr’s panzer force.

Dragon Armor Pro has another Leopard 2 model kit in 1/72 scale available too, this time featuring the even more modern Leopard 2A6. Indeed, it accurately depicts this specific tank version, and obvious on this model is the longer L/55 main gun barrel. Again, the spaced armor on the turret is particularly well done, with the associated bolt heads all sharply rendered. The kit assembles easily, creating an admirable scale model of the Leopard 2A6 that equips the modern-day Bundeswehr. So much so, that this kit will have model-makers purring with delight!

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Article number: 540007543
Product: 1:72 Bundeswehr Leopard 2A5

The Panther and Tiger I were very important German tanks in WWII, and the country continued the cat theme with its post-war tank programs. First came the Leopard 1, followed by the Leopard 2 that was developed in the 1970s during the Cold War. The Leopard 2 was adopted by the Bundeswehr (German Army) in 1979. Two of the more recent variants are the Leopard 2A5 and 2A6, both distinguished by their angled arrow-shaped turret armor. The Leopard has been successfully exported to numerous countries in Europe as well as much farther afield, but it remains the backbone of the Bundeswehr’s panzer force.

The Leopard 2A5 entered German Army service in 1995, and it looks much more streamlined compared to the vertical slab-sided turret found on the Leopard 2A4. The type’s first overseas deployment with the Bundeswehr was to Kosovo in 1999. The 1/72 scale kit of the Leopard is beautifully detailed, and the spaced add-on armor on the turret is worthy of special mention. Once painted up in the typical three-color NATO camouflage scheme, this model German Army tank will be ready for display or inclusion in a diorama.

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Article number: 540063073
Product: 1:72 AAVP-7A1 (Camouflage)

Moving from ship to shore in an expeditionary way requires amphibious assault vehicles, and for a long time the US Marine Corps has relied on the AAV7A1 family to do exactly that. Built by BAE Systems, this family of AAVs has carried US marines ashore for nearly 50 years in exercises and combat operations, as well as proving itself in ground fighting in places such as Iraq. The 29-ton personnel-carrying variant is known as the AAVP7A1, with the current configuration known as the Reliability, Availability, Maintainability/Rebuild to Standard (RAM/RS). Also introduced in 1993 were Enhanced Applique Armor Kits (EAAK) that increase protection levels for occupan

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Article number: 540063019
Product: 1:72 AAVP-7A1 (Desert Yellow)

Moving from ship to shore in an expeditionary way requires amphibious assault vehicles, and for a long time the US Marine Corps has relied on the AAV7A1 family to do exactly that. Built by BAE Systems, this family of AAVs has carried US marines ashore for nearly 50 years in exercises and combat operations, as well as proving itself in ground fighting in places such as Iraq. The 29-ton personnel-carrying variant is known as the AAVP7A1, with the current configuration known as the Reliability, Availability, Maintainability/Rebuild to Standard (RAM/RS). Also introduced in 1993 were Enhanced Applique Armor Kits (EAAK) that increase protection levels for occupants.

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Article number: 540011026
Product: 1:72 ApolloRecovery SH-3D"Helo 66"& C.M.

The subject of Dragon’s latest 1/72 scale plastic kit is a delightful model of the Sea King helicopter recovering an Apollo Command Module. This new 1/72 kit includes not only this famous USN Sea King helicopter, but a brand new Apollo Command Module as though it had just splashed down in the ocean.

This spacecraft Command Module is newly tooled. It comes with the requisite floating pontoons and three spherical inflatable bags, plus a life raft is included. As for the helicopter, it's one of the most famous USN Sea King helicopter. The white-painted craft labeled ‘66’ was utilized to recover astronauts from the ocean after their Apollo 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13 capsules splashed down after their space missions. It's the same helicopte used for all these mission. After the Apollo 13 in 1970, the helicopter returned to its normal anti-subarine warfare role. This Dragon kit includes everything needed to depict a dramatic and historical spacecraft recovery scene straight from the box.

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Article number: 540011022
Product: 1:72 Saturn IB Rocket

In support of the Apollo program, the Saturn IB was employed five times beginning from 1966: to launch two uncrewed CSM suborbital flights, one unscrewed LM orbital flight, significantly the first crewed CSM orbital flight (known as Apollo 7) and one orbital mission without a payload. Subsequently, the 590-tonne Saturn IB was utilized another four times for missions such as ferrying crews to the Skylab space station. The Saturn IB’s final flight was in 1975.

Even in miniature 1/72 scale form, this kit of NASA’s important Saturn IB two-stage rocket is wonderfully large, as the completed model stands nearly 1 meter tall. This model kit has received brand new parts, including lower part of second stage and the complete first stage. All components are beautifully finished and finely engineered, ensuring an easy and accurate build of this American rocket of the 1960s-70s. This Saturn IB kit is delivered with a stable circular base to allow it to be freestanding on the floor or a desktop. Although this 1/72 kit of the Saturn IB is not quite as large as the previously released Saturn V, it’s equally impressive. Indeed, the arrival of this exciting kit will send modelers into orbit!

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Article number: 540011020
Product: 1:72 Apollo 13 CSM&LM (50th Anniversary)

One of the most famous spaceflight was Apollo 13, which was supposed to be NASA’s third crewed mission to land on the Moon. However, after the spacecraft was launched on 11 April 1970, any lunar landing had to be aborted after an oxygen tank accidentally exploded in the Service Module (SM). Rather than landing on the Moon, the spacecraft looped around it and the three-man crew returned safely to Earth on 17 April. With a shortage of oxygen for life support and propulsion systems, the controllers and crew were forced to improvise to get home safely, a saga that has been dramatized several times in movies. Now, approaching the 50th anniversary of the event, Dragon has released a special 1/72 scale kit of Apollo 13 to honor the courage of those involved.
Model-makers can make either SM in pristine condition as at launch, or the SM after it had been damaged by the explosion. The latter version has an external panel ripped off, and part of the interior is visible. With the 50th anniversary of Apollo 13 fast approaching, modelers can relive this dramatic episode in a unique way with a fine 1/72 scale kit.

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Article number: 540007668
Product: 1:72 Chinese Volunteer T-34/85

The T-34 was the Soviet Union’s most important tank of WWII, yet it continued to soldier on in other conflicts around the world long after 1945. One such user was China. Some of these Russian-built tanks were used by the PLA in the Korean War, after China entered that conflict in October 1950.

Dragon has certainly produced T-34/85 tanks in 1/72 scale before, but this one has some new features appropriate to its use by the People’s Volunteer Army of China. Thus, newly tooled parts depict the front of the lower hull, which is not rounded but rather sharp-edged. Furthermore, different front fenders are portrayed by brand new photo-etched parts. Of course, the distinctive spoked wheels are also newly tooled. The 85mm gun barrel is slide molded as a single piece. This is an exciting new Dragon Armor Pro kit, one that gives a new twist to the famous T-34 tank family.

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Article number: 540007647
Product: 1:72 Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Ausf.F

The famous German Panther tank of WWII saw many modifications in its relatively brief lifetime, and its final evolution was the Ausf. F. In terms of design, the variant featured a new Schmalturm ("narrow") turret – a turret that had increased armor protection, a narrower frontal profile, a stereoscopic rangefinder, and provision for infrared sight equipment. The turret mounted a 75mm KwK44/1 L/70 gun and a coaxial MG42.


Although Germany’s defeat in WWII prevented the Panther F from going into production, Dragon allows modelers to recreate what never was! This is an accurate rendition of a late-war German AFV design. As the Ausf. F was to be based exclusively on a chassis with steel-rimmed road wheels, this aspect is reflected in the kit. The turret has been completely retooled with the correct shape and profile. Using typically advanced molding technology, this is a unique kit of a novel tank. Extra convenience comes in the form of one-piece DS tracks too. Although it came too late to help Germany in WWII, this kit will be a lethal weapon in the hands of modelers!

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Article number: 540007645
Product: 1:72 Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.L Late Prod. w/Neo

Dragon launches forth yet another 1/72 panzer in tremendous "Neo" collection. This time it’s a German Panzer III Ausf.L Late-Production. The Panzer III Ausf.L featured a longer and more powerful 5cm KwK.39 L/60 main gun, as well as thicker armor with an additional 20mm-deep layer on the turret and hull front. A total of 653 Ausf.L tanks were produced by German factories from June-December 1942. One user of the variant was the heavy tank battalion s.Pz.Abt.502, the very first unit to receive the Tiger I. The unit’s first taste of combat was in the Leningrad region from August 1942 onwards. This kit represents such a Panzer III L in that timeframe.

Dragon’s Neo kit shows a Panzer III L resplendent in superb levels of 1/72 scale detail. The most convenient aspect of this kit is the highly detailed and easily assembled Neo Track that includes both pre-molded lengths and individual links. Consequently, they’re easily manipulated to create a realistic sagging effect. This small-scale Panzer III Ausf.L kit is ready to join the siege of Leningrad with s.Pz.Abt.502, as Dragon has available a suitable Tiger I kit that would form the perfect accompaniment! Appropriate Cartograf decals are supplied for this unit. Not only that decals for other units are available.

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Article number: 540007636
Product: 1:72 StuG.III Ausf.B w/Neo Track

Dragon has been gradually rolling out a new series of 1/72 scale plastic kits featuring Neo tracks. The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG.III) family is the latest recipient of these convenient Neo tracks, with the StuG.III Ausf.B the newest beneficiary. 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 in the invasion of Russia. A total of 320 Ausf.Bs were built by Alkett from June 1940 through till May 1941.

As already mentioned, Dragon’s 1/72 scale StuG.III series now includes Neo tracks that feature pre-molded lengths of tracks to make life easier for the modeler, as well as individual links that allow appropriate sagging effects. The rendering of battle damage can even be achieved. Furthermore, the plastic material on Neo tracks is the same as that used elsewhere on the injection-molded kit, to make painting and finishing easier. Furthermore, the road wheels, return rollers, idler wheels and sprockets are all individual parts. With the incorporation of Neo tracks, this StuG.III B has been elevated to a whole new level!

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Article number: 540007634
Product: 1:72 Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.N DAK w/NeoTrack

The latest addition of 1/72 Neo Track series is a German Panzer III Ausf.N tank. The actual subject is one operating in the hot climate of North Africa. The Panzer III N appeared in August 1943, and they were commonly issued to Tiger battalions. This is certainly the case with this Dragon kit, which shows a tank from the s.Pz.Abt.501 heavy battalion. 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 Dragon’s exemplary Neo Track treatment, this new 1/72 item features pre-molded lengths of tracks to make life easier for the modeler, as well as individual links that allow appropriate sagging effects. The rendering of battle damage can be readily achieved too. Like its larger 1/35 scale sibling of a Panzer III Ausf.N, this kit utilizes careful research to perfectly capture the look of an s.Pz.Abt.501 vehicle. There are suitable extras such as a turret stowage bin. Decals with markings appropriate to an s.Pz.Abt.501 tank operating in North Africa are included. This excellent kit is ready for a sandy and dusty setting, and it would make a perfect companion for Dragon’s previously released North African Tiger I!

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Article number: 540007627
Product: 1:72 Sd.Kfz.165 Hummel Early Prod. w/Neo

Hot on the heels – or tracks, as the case may be – of Dragon’s new 1/72 scale Nashorn with Neo tracks, comes another kit in this same scale that shares the same tracks. This time it’s the Hummel, a German self-propelled howitzer (SPH) created by installing a 15cm sFH 18 L/30 howitzer on a Panzer IV chassis. The Sd.Kfz.165 Hummel was produced from late 1942 onwards because of an urgent need for artillery that could keep pace with Germany’s panzers. Its combat debut occurred during the titanic Battle of Kursk.

With the Nashorn so recently receiving Neo tracks, it is logical that its close companion the Hummel should do so too. These tracks come with pre-assembled straight runs where applicable, and they can be realistically sagged and shaped by hand. Other parts come as individual links to allow them to perfectly conform to the shape of sprockets, etc. The engineering is top notch. The 15cm howitzer, which is fully seen inside the open-topped fighting compartment, is resplendent in rich detail, as is the rest of the interior. There are even photo-etched parts available to take detail to the next level. A welcome sight, this bumble bee comes right on the tail of a Neo track-shod rhinoceros!

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Article number: 540007626
Product: 1:72 Sd.Kfz.164 Nashorn w/NEO Track

Dragon has achieved a milestone by introducing NEO TRACK into 1/72 scale Armor Pro range for the very first time. The lucky recipient is an accurate rendition of the Nashorn. These track links offer the perfect balance between accuracy and assembly. They come with pre-assembled straight runs of tracks, for instance, while they can also be realistically sagged. Other parts come as individual links where appropriate to get them to conform to the shape of sprockets, etc.


The actual kit is based on a 1/72 scale Nashorn already released in the Armor Pro from Dragon. Of course, that means all details are accurately presented, including the highly detailed and visible 88mm long-barreled gun mounted atop the hull inside the open fighting compartment. In the kit box there is also a generous selection of photo-etched parts that allow modelers to upgrade the appearance of this powerful German tank destroyer. Thanks to the addition of these Neo tracks, this little rhinoceros has become even more attractive!

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Article number: 540007624
Product: 1:72 M6 Bradley Linebacker Air-Defense Vehicle

The M6 Bradley is an air-defense vehicle found in heavy armored divisions, and it mounts four FIM-92A Stinger missiles in the launcher unit on the left of the turret instead of the two TOW missiles in a regular Bradley. Operated by a crew of four, the Linebacker system employs a FAAD (Forward Area Air Defense) C3I suite that allows firing while stationary or on the move. Ten spare Stinger missiles are carried inside the vehicle. The 29.9-ton M6 still retains the standard turret armament of an M242 25mm Bushmaster cannon and 7.62mm M240C coaxial machine gun, but the easiest recognition feature remains the turret-mounted missile launcher unit.

Dragon is in process of renewing 1/72 scale kits of the Bradley items, and now the M6 Linebacker has joined the range! This M6 kit is of the type that has seen extensive service in Iraq in recent years. Dragon’s M6 shares most of the highly detailed components of previous Bradley kits, though with an unique launcher unit for the Stinger missiles. For modelers wanting to produce an Iraq diorama with a unique twist, or simply wish to complete the Bradley family tree, this Linebacker kit is a real prize!

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Article number: 540007623
Product: 1:72 M2A3 Bradley

The M2A3 is an upgraded version of Bradley which appeared in 2000. And the vehicle’s systems are now totally digitized, with improved fire control, target acquisition, navigation and situational awareness capabilities. Visually, the M2A3 is easily identifiable by its distinctive Commander’s Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV) mounted on the right side of the turret.

All the unique features of the M2A3 are present on this fine new model from Dragon (e.g. CITV, additional armor, GPS antenna, EPLR antenna), creating an extremely accurate replica of the original vehicle. A number of opening parts such as the rear ramp and "doghouse" door provide modelers with extra options. The model also incorporates items like convenient DS tracks and refined photo-etched components for the ERA mounting frames. The M2A3 Bradley is the USA’s premier IFV for the 21st century, and with Dragon’s new release, modelers will be ready for action in any theater of war whether in Iraq or elsewhere around the world!

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

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

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

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Article number: 540007581
Product: 1:72 Sd.Kfz.232 Schwerer Pz.Spähwagen Fu

"The Sd.Kfz.232 accommodated extra radio equipment and a large frame antenna for longer-distance communication. It featured a hexagonal-shaped turret mounting a 2cm KwK 30 cannon plus one MG34 machine gun. Production of the Sd.Kfz.232 ceased in 1943 in favor of the newer Sd.Kfz.234/2 Puma.

The large armored car is composed of many irregularly shaped and angled plates, so the kit obviously requires extremely precise tolerances when it fits together. Thanks to the use of CAD drawings and high-tech molding techniques, the kit's parts fit together flawlessly. The unique shape of this 8x8 armored vehicle is beautifully captured, and the distinctive antenna frame is finely rendered. The upper and lower hull sections are made as one-piece lements via slide molds. Dragon already has an enriched line-up of 1/72 scale Panzers kits available, so the inclusion of the Sd.Kfz.232 now gives these early-war panzers a valuable reconnaissance capability!"

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Article number: 540007570
Product: 1:72 M4A3E8"Easy Eight"KoreanWar(70thAn)

The M4A3E8, often referred to as the "Easy Eight"featured improvements from the first generation of Shermans, including plus a longer 76mm gun, wider tracks that improved ground clearance and mobility. The M4A3E8 "Easy Eight" had a welded hull and was introduced into frontline units in December 1944 in WWII. And they fought alongside M26 Pershing and M46 Patton tanks in Korea. In fact, the reliable Sherman remained the most common American tank in the Korean War.

This 1/72 scale kit depicts a typical Sherman M4A3E8 fighting in the bitter Korean War. Thus, the HVSS is rendered accurately in minute detail with multiple parts to ensure accuracy. The T80 tracks are well rendered too, Perhaps the most eye-catching aspect to this kit is the set of the decals produced by Cartograf. These markings include bold and colorful teeth and eyes for the front of the tank hull, a design intended to instill fear in any enemy combatants they encountered. With the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War rapidly approaching, this is a fine kit for modelers to create a tank or a dioramic scene from that conflagration.

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Article number: 540007546
Product: 1:72 Sd.Kfz.171 Panther A (2 in 1)

"This Panther Ausf.A 2-in-1 kit allows modelers to build either an early or a late version of this perennially popular German tank. Some 2,200 Panther Ausf. A chassis were produced by German factories between August 1943 and May 1944.

The two production variants of this 1/72 scale Panther Ausf.A may look the same if subjected to just a superficial look, but a much closer examination will reveal that they actually possess some important differences."

Indeed, exclusive parts for both versions are included in the box. Examples of differences relating to the two different kinds of exhaust mufflers and exhaust pipes, two different commander cupolars. This is an absolutely up-to-date high-quality kit that exhibits a superior level of detail. This little Panther is sure to have modelers purring with genuine pleasure!

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Article number: 540007524
Product: 1:72 M4A3 HVSS POA-CWS-H5 Flamethrower

The Korean War broke out when North Korean troops and accompanying armor suddenly began rolling across the 38th Parallel on 25 June 1950. The M4 Sherman tank played an important part on the US side in the three-year conflict, specifically the M4A3E8 variant that is often referred to as the "Easy Eight".

Dragon is now offering a special 1/72 scale sub-variant of the M4A3E8 with HVSS. It is known as the POA-CWS-H5, a flamethrower version of the regular Sherman gun tank. Mounted in the turret was the original 105mm howitzer, with a coaxial flamethrower gun added alongside it. The flamethrower gun barrel is made of metal.

It's one of the 70th anniversary kits that we are releasing. The Korean War does not often get the publicity it deserves or fully attract the attention of modelers, but this fine 1/72 scale kit allows a dramatic scene from the Korean Peninsula to be conveniently created by modelers.

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Article number: 540007516
Product: 1:72 LCM(3)+M4A1 Sherman w/DeepWadingKit

The massively scaled amphibious landings of D-Day occurred on 6 June 1944. The enormous seaborne invasion involved the greatest armada ever assembled, including a staggering 6,939 Allied naval vessels! This total included 4,126 specialized landing ships/landing craft. One of the most common ways of getting troops and vehicles from ship to shore was the LCM(3) landing craft, also known as a "Higgins" boat. The flat-bottomed vessel with a bow ramp was capable of carrying a single M4 Sherman tank or 60 soldiers.


Dragon’s fantastic new 1/72 scale kit depicts just such a landing craft plus a highly accurate and fully detailed M4A1 tank kit. The Sherman tank has been readied for the invasion by having deep-water wading stacks added. All the components needed to create an impressive beach landing diorama are all provided in the box. Indeed, you can just about hear the tank clanking down the steel ramp of the landing craft and splashing into the surf! This comprehensive set brings D-Day to life.

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Article number: 540007500
Product: 1:72 Tiger I Early Pro.'131's.Pz.Abt.504

"The Tiger I sporting the number ‘131’ on its turret is a rather famous tank, especially since it is the only working Tiger I in the world. ‘131’ is housed at the Tank Museum in Bovington, UK, with this Early-Production Tiger I captured in Tunisia on 21 April 1943 after being knocked out by Churchill tanks during the Battle of Longstop Hill. This tank with chassis number 250112 had been 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). ‘131’ gained even further fame when it was used in the 2014 movie Fury. Dragon has already released a 1/35 scale kit of ‘131’ (Item No. 6820), but now it is excited to announce a 1/72 rendition of this famed Tiger I.

Modelers can be assured of extreme accuracy in this faithful rendering of the original. The kit features new special parts such as the upper hull, Feifel air filters and brackets for S-mine launchers (Minenabwurfvorrichtung) on the rear of the hull. Even in this small scale, every detail was checked and fine-tuned to match those on the original ‘131’. Now, in 1/72 scale, modelers can precisely and conveniently build one of the best-known tanks in the world!"

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Article number: 540007498
Product: 1:72 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.J Mid Production

"This Dragon Armor Pro 1/72 scale kit depicting a Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.J Mid-Production tank possesses the ultimate level of detail. Furthermore, it’s the first time for Dragon fans to get their hands on an Ausf.J kit in this scale. In most respects, the Ausf.J was a retrograde from the previously produced Ausf.H, a necessity imposed on Germany to simplify and speed up production as the war progressed. For example, there was no electric generator for the turret traverse, so the turret had to be rotated manually.

Thus, it possesses a number of brand new parts to enable accurate rendering of this type. For example, the turret, lower hull and flame-suppressing exhaust mufflers are all newly tooled. All details are crisply molded, including the armor skirts for the turret and hull. The number of parts to assemble has been reduced to a minimum too, so modelers will be able to enjoy construction of this Panzer IV Ausf.J more than ever.
The artwork on the box top is absolutely stunning too. Now, small-scale modelers can at last accurately recreate a German Pz.Kpfw.IV from the late-war period."

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Article number: 540007435
Product: 1:72 IJA Type 2 "Ka-Mi" Amphibious Tank

Dragon is reproducing a pair of 1/72 scale Japanese tanks from WWII. The set includes a Japanese Type 2 "Ka-Mi" amphibious tank and a Type 97 Chi-Ha Late-Production medium tank. The former was used by the Imperial Japanese Navy, while the latter was operated by the Japanese army in WWII. Both types fought on Saipan in the Mariana Islands from June 15 to July 9, 1944. Capture of the island by US troops allowed American B-29 Superfortress bombers to directly target Japan from Saipan

The two 1/72 scale kits allow modelers to field tanks that were used in both tropical and temperate regions of Asia, as well as countering the Pacific island-hopping campaign of the USA and the Allies. Decals for both Japanese tank types fighting on Saipan are certainly among the options. Fully utilizing Dragon’s technological expertise, this brace of little tanks is a masterpiece of accurate kit engineering. They come with one-piece tracks, for instance, for easy assembly. Detail is delicately but realistically reproduced. Even though they might be small tanks in this scale, reflecting the fact that Japanese tanks were relatively small compared to those of other combatants in WWII, these are still extremely stunning little packages from Dragon Armor Pro Series!

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Article number: 540007420
Product: 1:72 Sd.Kfz.223 Leichter Panzerspähwagen

Heavy tanks and armor often hog all the limelight, but smaller AFVs also make for very interesting subjects for modelers.
Such is certainly the case with Dragon's 1/72 Sd.Kfz.222 and Sd.Kfz.223 4x4 armored cars. These were successful leichte Panzerspahwagen ("light armored reconnaissance vehicles") employed by German forces in WWII.

Dragon has previously released splendid 1/72 scale kits of these diminutive German vehicles, and now they’re available again in tandem. Item No. 7393 depicting the Sd.Kfz.222 and Item No. 7420 representing the Sd.Kfz.223 may be small in stature, but they’re definitely big on detail and character. They even come with photo-etched parts for added detail. What’s more, each box contains two identical vehicles. It’s been a while since these Dragon kits were available, and now that modelers get double the impact with two complete kits per box, there will be no stopping these little treasures from racing off the shelves!

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Article number: 540007416
Product: 1:72 M3A2 ODS Bradley w/ERA

The M3 Cavalry version operates with a crew of three, plus two scouts. The Bradley IFV made its combat debut in 1991 in the Gulf War with very favorable results and an operational readiness rate of 90+%. The updated ODS (Operation Desert Storm) version of this United Defense vehicle incorporated such improvements as a laser rangefinder, GPS-based TacNav, new gun barrel, and a rearranged troop compartment. To provide further protection, an ERA (Explosive Reactive Armor) kit consisting of 105 box-shaped tiles was designed by GDLS and Rafael, and these are fitted as standard in Iraq.

Each of the reactive tiles is fully represented to give the Bradley its unique look, and to allow modelers to create a vehicle serving in Iraq. It also offers the special armor added around the commander’s station to provide him with 360º protection. As per usual, this contemporary kit also includes a range of photo-etched parts offering heightened levels of detail. And also new-tooled backpacks are offered. This kit is a perfect travelling companion to the M2A2 released at the same time.

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Article number: 540007415
Product: 1:72 M2A2 w/ERA

The Bradley, built by United Defense, is the well-established IFV of the USA. This competent 37-tonne vehicle has seen combat in Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, and today it continues to whisk U.S troops around Iraq. Such vehicles in Iraq are now typically fitted with a tiled ERA (Explosive Reactive Armor) kit for added protection against the bombs and RPGs of Iraqi insurgents.


Dragon proudly introduces agaom such an ERA-equipped Bradley to the 1/72 series of model kits. The frontal, side and turret ERA is fully represented, and all necessary components to model different version are present. This popular modern subject is highly detailed, with photo-etched parts and numerous items that can be assembled in open or closed positions. Such is the case with the TOW launcher, which can be portrayed in either the launch or travel mode. For easy-assembly, new one-piece belt-type tracks are included. Moreover, new-tooled backpacks can be stowed on the vehicle. The relaunch of this fantastic Bradley kit marks a new "ERA" in the world of 1/72 scale models!

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Article number: 540007397
Product: 1:72 IJA Type 97 "Chi-Ha" Saipan 1944 LP

Dragon is reproducing a pair of 1/72 scale Japanese tanks from WWII. The set includes a Japanese Type 2 "Ka-Mi" amphibious tank and a Type 97 Chi-Ha Late-Production medium tank. The former was used by the Imperial Japanese Navy, while the latter was operated by the Japanese army in WWII. Both types fought on Saipan in the Mariana Islands from June 15 to July 9, 1944. Capture of the island by US troops allowed American B-29 Superfortress bombers to directly target Japan from Saipan

The two 1/72 scale kits allow modelers to field tanks that were used in both tropical and temperate regions of Asia, as well as countering the Pacific island-hopping campaign of the USA and the Allies. Decals for both Japanese tank types fighting on Saipan are certainly among the options. Fully utilizing Dragon’s technological expertise, this brace of little tanks is a masterpiece of accurate kit engineering. They come with one-piece tracks, for instance, for easy assembly. Detail is delicately but realistically reproduced. Even though they might be small tanks in this scale, reflecting the fact that Japanese tanks were relatively small compared to those of other combatants in WWII, these are still extremely stunning little packages from Dragon Armor Pro Series!

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Article number: 540007393
Product: 1:72 Sd.Kfz.222 Leichter Panzerspähwagen

Heavy tanks and armor often hog all the limelight, but smaller AFVs also make for very interesting subjects for modelers.
Such is certainly the case with Dragon's 1/72 Sd.Kfz.222 and Sd.Kfz.223 4x4 armored cars. These were successful leichte Panzerspahwagen ("light armored reconnaissance vehicles") employed by German forces in WWII.

Dragon has previously released splendid 1/72 scale kits of these diminutive German vehicles, and now they’re available again in tandem. Item No. 7393 depicting the Sd.Kfz.222 and Item No. 7420 representing the Sd.Kfz.223 may be small in stature, but they’re definitely big on detail and character. They even come with photo-etched parts for added detail. What’s more, each box contains two identical vehicles. It’s been a while since these Dragon kits were available, and now that modelers get double the impact with two complete kits per box, there will be no stopping these little treasures from racing off the shelves!

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Article number: 540007375
Product: 1:72 StuG.IIIAusf.G EarlyProd.w/NeoTruck

As part of Dragon’s new series of 1/72 scale kits with Neo tracks, the range is moving to popular subjects such as the StuG.III. The latest addition is a StuG.III Ausf.G Early-Production variant. This new item is based on Dragon’s existing 1/72 scale StuG.III Ausf.G, but the major improvement is the inclusion of 40cm-type Neo tracks. Such Neo items feature pre-molded lengths of tracks to make life easier for the modeler, as well as individual links that allow appropriate sagging effects, or even the rendering of battle damage.

Furthermore, the plastic material on Neo tracks is the same as that used elsewhere on the injection-molded kit to make painting and finishing easier. This 1/72 plastic kit of the StuG.III Ausf.G includes an array of photo-etched parts as well for elements such as grills. Without a doubt, this is absolutely the best StuG.III G available on the market, one that other makers will not surpass.

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Article number: 540007315
Product: 1:72 Sd.Kfz.251/7Ausf.C w/2.8cm sPzB41AT

Dragon is offering a useful pair of German halftracks Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.C in 1/72 scale collection. The first one is an Sd.Kfz.251/10 mounting a 3.7cm PaK 36 antitank gun. This version acted as a fire support vehicle. The second one is an Sd.Kfz.251/7, which was a halftrack variant used by German combat engineers, mounting a 2.8cm sPz.41 antitank gun.

The Sd.Kfz.251 was a very important platform for the type of mechanized warfare espoused by Germany in WWII. These two 1/72 scale kits come well-armed with their respective weapons affixed in the rear compartment. The well-engineered Dragon kits include a complete interior, allowing modelers to add internal clutter to bring the open-topped vehicles to life. Of course, the different weapons make them stand out from a regular halftrack too. The kits are also designed to save assembly time, with their running gear injection molded as complete units. Furthermore, one-piece tracks are convenient and easy to attach, plus photo-etched parts are available as well. Bristling with weaponry, these halftracks are ready to charge into action!

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Article number: 540007314
Product: 1:72 Sd.Kfz.251/10 Ausf.C w/3.7cm PaK

Dragon is offering a useful pair of German halftracks Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.C in 1/72 scale collection. The first one is an Sd.Kfz.251/10 mounting a 3.7cm PaK 36 antitank gun. This version acted as a fire support vehicle. The second one is an Sd.Kfz.251/7, which was a halftrack variant used by German combat engineers, mounting a 2.8cm sPz.41 antitank gun.

The Sd.Kfz.251 was a very important platform for the type of mechanized warfare espoused by Germany in WWII. These two 1/72 scale kits come well-armed with their respective weapons affixed in the rear compartment. The well-engineered Dragon kits include a complete interior, allowing modelers to add internal clutter to bring the open-topped vehicles to life. Of course, the different weapons make them stand out from a regular halftrack too. The kits are also designed to save assembly time, with their running gear injection molded as complete units. Furthermore, one-piece tracks are convenient and easy to attach, plus photo-etched parts are available as well. Bristling with weaponry, these halftracks are ready to charge into action!

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Article number: 540007293
Product: 1:72 Jagdpanzer IV L/70 Late Production

Dragon’s Armor Pro series has brought together two different Jagdpanzer variants in 1/72 scale. The two vehicles available are an L/48 Early-Production type and an L/70 Late-Production vehicle. The former, introduced into service from March 1944, featured a PaK39 L/48 gun. The latter, meanwhile, boasted a longer-caliber 7.5cm PaK42 L/70 gun mounted in its superstructure. This variant was in production from August 1944 till March 1945.

These two kits are finely detailed and brilliantly engineered for maximum modeling enjoyment. The low-profile silhouette of the Jagdpanzer IV is captured to perfection in these plastic kits. They enjoy features such as single-piece slide-molded gun barrels, one-piece lower hull, detailed OVM. Modelers have all sorts of options for camouflage schemes and settings for these two tank hunters. Although these kits are reproductions of earlier releases, their box artwork has been enhanced to incorporate stunning illustrations. Not only that, but these 1/72 scale Jagdpanzers have been out of production for some time, so this is a prime opportunity to lay hands on them again. Get them before they get you!

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Article number: 540007279
Product: 1:72 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H Mid Production

Dragon continues to expand the family of Panzer IV plastic kits in 1/72 scale. And what a fantastic kit this latest depiction of an Ausf.H Mid-Production tank is! In fact, Ausf.H was one of the most important Panzer IV variants of the war, which fought on both the Eastern and Western Fronts.


This could easily be described as the ultimate1/72 scale kit of the Panzer IV family. As the latest member of the Panzer IV, Dragon has definitely given it maximum detail. This kit accurately portrays a Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H Mid-Production vehicle. Specific details peculiar to a Mid-Production kit are included, such as a newly tooled air filter mounted on the right-hand fender.


Convenient one-piece DS tracks are included too, and sharp detail is delivered throughout the kit. Never before has a Panzer IV H Mid-Production kit been so detailed and complete in this scale!

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Article number: 540007277
Product: 1:72 T-34/76 Mod. 1943

The T-34 was an extremely successful Soviet medium tank that was in production from 1940 onwards. The T-34 appeared in various guises depending on which factory and what year of production the vehicle came from during the chaotic years of WWII, but the T-34/76 was the first main form of this utilitarian platform. It was equipped with an effective 76.2mm main gun, and now Dragon has rounded up a trio of 1/72 scale T-34 tank kits from its Armor Pro range for fans of this sleek Russian tank.

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Article number: 540007276
Product: 1:72 Jagdpanzer L/48 Early Production

Dragon’s Armor Pro series has brought together two different Jagdpanzer variants in 1/72 scale. The two vehicles available are an L/48 Early-Production type and an L/70 Late-Production vehicle. The former, introduced into service from March 1944, featured a PaK39 L/48 gun. The latter, meanwhile, boasted a longer-caliber 7.5cm PaK42 L/70 gun mounted in its superstructure. This variant was in production from August 1944 till March 1945.

These two kits are finely detailed and brilliantly engineered for maximum modeling enjoyment. The low-profile silhouette of the Jagdpanzer IV is captured to perfection in these plastic kits. They enjoy features such as single-piece slide-molded gun barrels, one-piece lower hull, detailed OVM. Modelers have all sorts of options for camouflage schemes and settings for these two tank hunters. Although these kits are reproductions of earlier releases, their box artwork has been enhanced to incorporate stunning illustrations. Not only that, but these 1/72 scale Jagdpanzers have been out of production for some time, so this is a prime opportunity to lay hands on them again. Get them before they get you!

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Article number: 540007259
Product: 1:72 T-34/76 Mod. 1941

The T-34 was an extremely successful Soviet medium tank that was in production from 1940 onwards. The T-34 appeared in various guises depending on which factory and what year of production the vehicle came from during the chaotic years of WWII, but the T-34/76 was the first main form of this utilitarian platform. It was equipped with an effective 76.2mm main gun, and now Dragon has rounded up a trio of 1/72 scale T-34 tank kits from its Armor Pro range for fans of this sleek Russian tank.

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Article number: 540007224
Product: 1:72 T-34/76 Mod.1942 "Formochka"

The T-34 was an extremely successful Soviet medium tank that was in production from 1940 onwards. The T-34 appeared in various guises depending on which factory and what year of production the vehicle came from during the chaotic years of WWII, but the T-34/76 was the first main form of this utilitarian platform. It was equipped with an effective 76.2mm main gun, and now Dragon has rounded up a trio of 1/72 scale T-34 tank kits from its Armor Pro range for fans of this sleek Russian tank.

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Article number: 540007205
Product: 1:72 Sd.Kfz.171 Panther G Early Version

Many regard the Panther as Germany’s best tank of WWII thanks to its good balance of mobility, firepower and armor protection. The final and most numerous variant of the Panther was the Ausf. G, of which 2,953 units were produced from March 1944 till the end of WWII. Of course, the Panther tank is an evergreen favorite subject among modelers the world over and, to cater to this popularity, Dragon is now offering a collection of two Panther Ausf.G model tanks in 1/72 scale.
Both plastic kits are accurately molded and well detailed in this small scale. In order to simplify assembly, their lower hulls are made entirely from plastic, instead of original diecast metal. Naturally, the relevant detail differences between these variants are correctly represented. With both these early-production and late-production variants of the Panther Ausf.G available, modelers can choose which end of the spectrum to build!

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Article number: 540005122
Product: 1:72 P-61A BlackWidow/P-61B Lady of Dark

Continuing with its 2-in-1 kit releases in the popular 1/72 Warbirds range, Dragon brings an attractive item allowing modelers to build either a P-61A or P-61B night-fighter as flown by the US Army Air Forces during WWII. The P-61 Black Widow, named after a North American spider, is significant because it was the first operational warplane designed from the outset to use a radar. The twin-boom fighter had a crew of three (pilot, gunner and radar operator), and it boasted four 20mm Hispano M2 cannons and four 12.7mm M2 Browning machine guns. The first of 706 production P-61s rolled off the production line in October 1943, and it remained in service till 1954.

There has been a considerable gap since either of Dragon's previous P-61 appeared on shop shelves. But now Dragon’s immensely practical 2-in-1 philosophy permits modelers to choose either one to build. ! All the characteristic elements necessary to assemble either of these Black Widow variants is included in the box. Detail levels are sharp, and the kit builds up into an accurate representation of this American night-fighter that flew in many different theaters of war in WWII. This will be another 2-in-1 hit from the Warbirds range.

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Article number: 540005121
Product: 1:72 He219A-0 UHU / He219A-7 OWL (2in1)

Dragon has turned its attention to the 1/72 Warbirds range for its next 2-in-1 kit releases. First up is the Luftwaffe’s Heinkel He219, which was known as the Uhu (Eagle-Owl), an advanced German night-fighter that flew in the latter half of WWII. Either of two variants is possible: an He219A-0 or He219A-7. The former was initially a pre-production aircraft, but it ended up as the first main production variant. A total of 104 were built from 1943 through till the end of November 1944. The later He219A-7 model was the final production version of the Uhu. Typical armament on the A-7 was four 20mm MG151/20 cannons plus two 30mm MK 108 cannons. Production of 210 units of the A-7 was supposed to start in later 1944, but actual numbers finished are uncertain.

The capable radar-equipped He219 had an enviable reputation as a "Mosquito-killer", but production was never sufficient to have a significant impact on the air war. It has been some time since either of these 1/72 He219 has been available individually. But now Dragon has created a useful 2-in-1 box that allows modelers to flexibly choose later on which variant to build. All the necessary to parts to assemble the exact variant is included. Furthermore, the complex radar array of antennas on the nose is reproduced with the help of photo-etched parts. This accurate 2-1in-1 model set is ready to take to the air and to own the night!

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

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

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

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T-34/76 Mod.1941
in scale 1:72

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

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

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

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Article number: 500777548
Product: 1:72 Centurion Mk.I

Development of this British AFV commenced in 1943 and it was introduced in 1945, too late to see combat in WWII. However, it remained in production until the 1960s and remained in frontline service right through till the 1980s. Its combat debut was in the Korean War and a total of 4,423 Centurions were produced in 13 marks until eventually replaced by the Chieftain. The 45.5-ton Centurion Mk 1 was the original variant of this tank. Its sloped front glacis had 76mm of armor while the turret had 152mm-thick armor. It was armed with a proven QF 17pdr Mk 3 gun and a coaxial 20mm Polsten cannon as a secondary armament. Given that this is the first Centurion variant in Dragon's 1/72 range, this kit of the Tank Medium A45, Centurion Mark 1 is obviously a brand new tooling. Detail is beautifully rendered and no corners are cut in reproducing this important British postwar tank. The 17pdr gun and 20mm Polsten cannon are well represented mounted in the turret. Customers have been anticipating such a kit for a long time, but now the wait is finally over!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Article number: 500777377
Product: 1/72 WWII Ger.Truck Krupp Protze w/PaK

Dragon has come up with a fantastic new German soft-skin vehicle! Appearing in 1/72 scale for the first time from Dragon comes a Kfz.70 Personnel Carrier. This popular truck design served throughout WWII after mass production commenced in 1933. A total of about 7,000 trucks were produced up till 1942. This 6x4 vehicle was powered by an air-cooled 3.308-liter flat-four engine. The horizontal engine gave rise to the truck’s distinctive sharply sloped nose, and also to its nickname "Boxer". The truck was used for all kinds of purposes, and was commonly employed for towing light artillery such as the 3.7cm Pak 35/36 antitank cannon.

Everything is newly tooled on this delightful truck model. The parts separation on Dragon’s Kfz.70 is smartly done, allowing full detail to be reproduced both above and below the chassis. The wheels and independent coil spring suspension are masterfully represented. The raking hood is produced in one piece with the front fenders to simplify construction and to increase accurate assembly. The front windshield is made from transparent plastic to allow more realism. To make the model even more appealing and valuable, the kit comes with a 3.7cm PaK 36/37 antitank cannon. Modelers can thus portray the truck towing this gun, even though it remains a Kfz.70 version. This 6x4 truck was a workhorse of the German military during WWII, and Dragon has come up with an equally robust and versatile model to populate dioramas or to cart German soldiers around the battlefield!

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

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

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

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Article number: 500711017
Product: 1:72 Apollo 11 Saturn V

Dragon’s announcement of a 1/72 scale pre-finished replica of a Saturn V rocket in its Space Collection created a huge buzz among space aficionados! Even in miniature form, it was absolutely enormous, as the completed model stood an unbelievable 1.5m tall. Now eager model builders can get in on the action with a full kit version of the Saturn V. As the longest, heaviest and most powerful rocket ever produced, the original Saturn V stood 110.6m high and had a diameter of 10.1m. The Saturn V was at the heart of NASA’s Apollo and Skylab programs between 1967 and 1973. It was able to launch a 45-tonne payload into space beyond Low Earth Orbit. A total of 13 Saturn V launches took place, every one of them a success, plus they safely delivered 24 astronauts to the Moon.

Builders and owners of this Saturn rocket from Dragon will cause jaws to drop, while the model will without fail draw gasps of astonishment! The model includes the Command/Service Module (CSM) and Launch Escape System. All the relevant detail is carefully reproduced on the three rocket stages, and the model comes with accurate decals to provide the relevant markings. This Saturn V kit must become a centerpiece of any space fan’s collection, and as such it comes with a stable circular base to allow it to be freestanding on the floor. This spectacular and massive kit will send ambitious modelers into orbit!

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Article number: 500711013
Product: 1:72 Gemini Spacecraft w/Skywalker

Project Gemini encompassed two unmanned and ten manned spaceflights from 1964-66. The NASA program was designed to develop space travel techniques with a view to putting man on the Moon under the subsequent Apollo project. One of the highlights of Gemini IV was the first American spacewalk, which occurred on 3 June 1965. On that occasion Ed White performed the first ever extravehicular activity (EVA), his foray outside the spacecraft lasting 23 minutes. All ten Gemini missions blasted off aboard Titan II rocket systems from Cape Canaveral in Florida.

Dragon’s newest 1/72 scale spaceship model kit commemorates these groundbreaking Gemini spaceflights. The set includes a Gemini spacecraft as well as a spacewalking astronaut. The capsule could carry two astronauts, and indeed this kit boasts two crewmen that are extremely well sculpted in this scale. The pair of astronauts (one carrying out a spacewalk whilst tied to his preformed tether, and the other monitoring proceedings from inside the capsule) is made from DS to enable easy painting. Modelers have the option of displaying the exterior hatch open, which allows a good view of the interior of the cramped spacecraft, or closed. As a special bonus for first lot production, the pre-painted propellant tank is included. Such a legendary scene has been captured poignantly in this fine new model kit!

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New 1/72 Scale Model Spacecraft!!!

The Apollo space program aimed to put man on the Moon, and the final dry run was the Apollo 10 mission launched on 18 May 1969. It was designed to test all Moon landing procedures, everything except the actual landing itself. During the NASA mission, the Lunar Module (LM) actually came to within 15.6km/h of the Moon’s surface. The crew of three was also able to survey the eventual Apollo 11 landing site in the Sea of Tranquility. Interestingly the LM was deliberately not equipped for a landing, and the ascent module was short-fueled so that the crew wouldn’t be tempted into make a landing! The LM was nicknamed "Snoopy", while the Command Module (CM) was called "Charlie Brown". This was the fourth manned mission and it immediately preceded the successful Moon landing of Apollo 11. On its return to Earth on 26 May 1969, it attained a record-breaking speed of 39,897km/h!

Dragon’s newest plastic spacecraft kit represents key components of the Apollo 10 mission – the LM, CM and nosecone of the rocket. Each segment is beautifully detailed in 1/72 scale, with an amazing level of detail achieved by the use of advanced molding technology. Of special note is the unique transparent cone of the rocket that allows a clear view of LM "Snoopy" that’s snugly installed inside! Though the LM goes inside the cone, no detail has been spared. The plastic model has been produced in this way so that modelers can see and appreciate the "innards" of their spacecraft. In addition, the model is set off by the inclusion of an attractive display stand. This accurate model fits together to create a replica of the spacecraft that played such a pivotal role in allowing man to set foot on the Moon.

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Brand New 1/72 Scale Model Spacecraft!!!

Dragon is proud to launch a completely new line of 1/72 scale model spacecraft. The first fantastic kit set in this new collection is of Apollo 11, the first craft to put man on the Moon. Watched by millions of TV viewers, the historic Moon landing occurred on 20 July 1969 when the Apollo 11 mission touched down on lunar soil of the southern Sea of Tranquility. The Lunar Module (LM), christened Eagle, spent 21.5 hours on the Moon’s surface, while the Command Module (CM) named Columbia orbited above. The US flag was planted on the Moon, indicating to all who the winner of the Cold War space race was. The first astronaut to set foot on the Moon was Neil Armstrong, followed by Buzz Aldrin. The module returned to Earth on 24 July, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean with 21.5kg of lunar rocks and samples safely aboard.
As for Dragon’s 1/72 scale model, it features the Eagle LM still coupled to the Columbia CM on its approach to the Moon. The spacecraft modules are all newly tooled and they possess accurate details. Having the two modules connected like this makes for an impressive sight when they’re exhibited on the integral display stand. The kit also makes for an interesting education lesson, allowing modelers to understand more about this milestone event. The Apollo 11 mission was indeed "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." And now Dragon has added one more significant step for modelers too!

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Apollo 11 LUNAR APPROACH CSM COLUMBIA + LM "Eagle"
in Scale 1:72