Did we really need this?

Its funny to note that the Germans preferred using cross bed troop benches instead of running them along the side like the allies did. Can you imagine trying to una** that truck with someone shooting at you in full gear trying to step, climb or leap over those benches...no wonder they lost the war.

Though it does look to be an impressive kit!

Nice work think i will ckeck that kit out .Ron

Interresting......

looks good,but I really don't need this one or have to have it.

I've no doubt that the Dragon kit is an accurate work of art, but since it's a subject not in my main area of interest, I'd most likely build the Tamiya kit (saw one at my local Hobby Lobby for $42 and there is a 40% off coupon), if I was to buy one. Most likely, I would look for German truck lovers who had bought the Tamiya kit, but hadn't built it yet and now just have to have the new Dragon kit and now want to dump the Tamiya kit.

It's a white-box release so there's got to be something, even if minor, that's "unique" or different about this particular variant that they are offering vs. the Tamiya kit. Could be a sign of more things to come in the softskin market from DML as a sort of test-run...so far as I'm aware, this is new territory for them. Softskins aren't my area so I can't say anything one way or the other about this particular offering and it isn't something that appeals to me...but can definitely see the benefits to dio builders.

As stated above, it's a new area for Dragon and should be a hit if it is as good as their other kits.  I like softskins, not German though.  I'm sure others will love it.

As to if it is needed, sure why not.  It is at least as needed as another Tiger, Panzer III, or Sherman varient.  They seem to keep pumping out "new" versions of them and everyone gets all excited every time.

the aughta make some Hogan's Heroes figs to go with it... I can see the Guards wizzing into the compound and Hogan , LeBeau, Kinchlow, Carter,,and... humm Richard Dawson's character jumping out the back..after being "nabbed" on a caper...

----------------------> Struedel... @

if they bring out the maultier  next i might be interested in a couple of those i have the old italeri truck and maultier i was going to use for conversions  and that would save me a bunch of time..

Yes

biffa

if they bring out the maultier  next i might be interested in a couple of those i have the old italeri truck and maultier i was going to use for conversions  and that would save me a bunch of time..

I like this thinking. The Italeri kit while good, could beneift with indy tracks at the least.

I support anything other then a Tiger or a Sherman. Hope to see some Allied softskins as well.

I like it.It definately beats another Panzer IV or Sherman release.

From the looks of the test-shot, it certainly is more detailed and has more options than the Tami-WOW-a offering: more expansive bed options, full engine, etc...

I'll bet dollars to dimes that this one will knock the pants off the Tamiya one. As good as the Tamiya one is engineered the detail is somewhat lacking. In my opinion Tamiya is trading ease of construction for detail. Take their newish Stug III B... That kit pretty much falls together but many of the parts and details are pitifully oversimplified.The Citroen is another example.

I have the Tamiya Opel Blitz but i'll sell that sucker in a heart beat to buy the Dragon one.

Edit: To be fair, it really comes down to what you prefer. Some like a nice quick build that gives you a good replica of an Opel but others will appreciate the more minute details of the Dragon one which will require quite a bit more work even to build out of the box. Tigerman is right (in another post), there is something to be said for being able to build a nice model in a weekend rather than a year...

K-dawg

I have the Tamiya Opel Blitz but i'll sell that sucker in a heart beat to buy the Dragon one.

That's basically what I alluded to; someone who has the Tamiya one, but now has to have the superior kit so someone else who doesn't really care one way or the other will score great deals on it.

Short answer No

I will agree wit my brother Gino. It is always nice to see softskins.....no it is not a Tiger of a Serman or a pz. or for that matter a hmmwv....but its German.....it seems the world ended in 1945 and did not come back until about 1990.....Like Rob stated, just trying to move te sheep from the Tamiya ranch to the Dragon ranch....using my words!!

Oh well

Rounds Complete!!

While I have no doubt that some modelers will turn cartwheels at this offering, I have about zero interest in softskins.

I have to ask myself why the big manufacturers are basically ignoring the "big" WWI tanks--the Mark I-!Y, the Schenider, the French St Chamond, the German A7V. Some of these have been tackled in moderate quality by relatively obscure manufacturers, or in very pricy resin kits, but no one has really taken a serious crack at them.

I for one, would welcome a "Legacy" line, as a suggestion, that immortalizes these pioneer tanks and the real progenitors of what we now call a stereotypical "tank". With the success of Tamiya's Char B, I can't believe that the manufacturers don't see a market for it? I mean, there's basically an entire war being ignored.

I am not much into soft skins. I would only go for one of these if i wanted it for a Diorama with a piece of armour. I am not sure i would go for this one over the Tamiya kit though.

Though not into WW1 armour myself, i do agree with doog in that it would be great to see these tanks from the early days of Armoured warfare.

I would suggest that we try to get this wagon moving...



The dudes are already into it as you can see

Manstein's revenge, I am not sure what mechanism you would want to put  in place to determine what  "We need..." or not?

As always
Boarder

Labour In Vain

I would suggest that we try to get this wagon moving...



The dudes are already into it as you can see

Manstein's revenge, I am not sure what mechanism you would want to put  in place to determine what  "We need..." or not?

As always
Boarder

I guess if new toolings are a sign of the manufacturers "health" then I guess we do need this. If there was no money coming in there would be no new toolings right?

Peter Newkirk

Manstein's revenge

 

Labour In Vain:

 

I would suggest that we try to get this wagon moving...



The dudes are already into it as you can see

Manstein's revenge, I am not sure what mechanism you would want to put  in place to determine what  "We need..." or not?

As always
Boarder

 

If it came with the cat-hair blanket on the hood I would buy it for sure...

 

But if it came with authentic cat-hair blanket, it would be very pricey...

The Outhouse Mouse

Peter Newkirk

p38jl

Dare I say it?

Do it!

VanceCrozier

p38jl:

Dare I say it?

 

Do it!

are ya daring me ??

I'm double dog daring ya...

VanceCrozier

I'm double dog daring ya...

naaaaa.... I don't think so...