1/35 M103A1 Heavy Tank from Dragon

Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/11/2014 - 16:35

One of the most interesting new releases of Dragon is now available. It is the M103A1 Heavy Tank in 1/35 scale.

The kist has been released on a new line called "Black Label". According to what Dragon says, "It’s a whole new line being marketed independently of Dragon or Cyber-Hobby kits. The result will be reduced prices for big items in this new line."
Key features of the kit are:

Turret possesses irregular shape w/appropriate cast texture as per original
Authentic .50-cal MG w/photo-etched detail
Brand new M103A1 Heavy Tank rendered
Mantlet accurately detailed and shaped
One-piece slide-molded gun barrel
Upper hull produced w/correct shape
Lower hull molded w/cast pattern
Newly designed gun travel lock present
Jerry cans included
Well-defined turret w/antenna mounts and crisply detailed handrails
M14 coincidence rangefinders mounted on turret sides
Fenders feature excellent detail
Glacis rendered w/correct profile and shape
Headlights w/subtle detail realistically produced
Engine deck and exhaust pipes produced w/highly intricate detail
Tow cable and photo-etched guard for tool storage
Cupola hatch can be assembled open/closed
Excellent detail on hull rear plate
Highly detailed suspension system, including accurate sprockets, idler wheels and road wheels
Outlet pipes for crew compartment heater and bilge pump
Loader's hatch on turret is accurately depicted
Periscope is well represented
Intricately detailed OVM
Newly tooled one-piece DS tacks

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