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Soviet SU-85M Tank Destroyer - Premium Edition (kit #6415)

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Soviet SU-85M Tank Destroyer - Premium Edition (kit #6415)
Posted by Hinksy on Friday, February 10, 2012 7:14 AM

Hi guys

I've just bee,n to the LHS for some brushes and Tamiya paints and I couldn't help but ask for the Dragon Catalogue. I ordered the Russian SU-85 Tank Destroyer (Dragon Premium Edition-looks GREAT)!

Soviet SU-85M  (Plastic model)

http://www.yahobby.com/dragon-soviet-tank-destroyer-premium-edition-6415-p-1873.html?currency=GBP

Has anyone built this version? What are your thoughts etc.? I really like the look of this kit.

All the best,

Ben Toast

On the Bench - Dragon Pz. IV Ausf. G (L.A.H.) Yes

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Posted by tigerman on Friday, February 10, 2012 8:48 AM

I can't say I have. My stash is totally devoid of an Russian subjects. Been waiting for a 1943 T-34, but can't make my mind up if I want the T-34/85 instead. I'm watching the premium version of the T-34/85.

It looks like a good kit, with the magic tracks and barrel. I'm not a huge PE fan, but they have some nice upgrades. Not sure if the engine screen is iffy work or not, read some mixed reviews on the T-34 kits. 

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 Eric 

  • Member since
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  • From: Rugby, England
Posted by Hinksy on Friday, February 10, 2012 9:43 AM

tigerman

I can't say I have. My stash is totally devoid of an Russian subjects. Been waiting for a 1943 T-34, but can't make my mind up if I want the T-34/85 instead. I'm watching the premium version of the T-34/85.

It looks like a good kit, with the magic tracks and barrel. I'm not a huge PE fan, but they have some nice upgrades. Not sure if the engine screen is iffy work or not, read some mixed reviews on the T-34 kits. 

Hey TM,

Like I've been saying I spent all of last year building German armour (which, of course, is my favourite subject) but I do feel my cabinet needs some Allied stuff in there so when this big Tiger I is complete my stash will comprise of these:

  • Dragon SU-85M
  • Bronco Comet
  • Tamiya Jeep
  • Dragon Sherman IC Hybrid Firefly

I like to keep a small stash of my favourite kits and top us as required - I just don't have the room whilst I'm living with the parents!

These four kits should easily take up the rest of 2012 - The Tiger is still far from complete too!

The reviews look good and the PE seems to look workable (I hate the stuff). The big kit is that Firefly - massive part count and some heavily detailed instructions. The Jeep is just a bit of fun really.

I'm looking forward to starting this one - the only other Russian build I have is that big old Tamiya JSU-152 I built last year (great kit btw).

Cheers matey,

Ben

On the Bench - Dragon Pz. IV Ausf. G (L.A.H.) Yes

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Posted by Gamera on Friday, February 10, 2012 10:09 AM

Ben,

I have the SU-100 which I believe is the exact same kit with extra parts tossed in for the larger gun and other modifications. Very nice kit. Everything fit well and all the PE I'll ever use. My version came with a turned metal gun barrel not sure if this one does or not.   

I think you've be very happy with her.

Cliff

 

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  • From: Rugby, England
Posted by Hinksy on Friday, February 10, 2012 1:10 PM

Cheers Cliff,

Because it's a 2-in-1 kit you can build the 100mm gun version or the the 85mm version (suitable Mantlets for both barrels are obviously supplied too).

The main barrel is a turned metal one which is the 85mm barrel. The 100mm barrel is a one piece slide-moulded offering.

I'm looking forward to this one!

All the best,

Ben Toast 

On the Bench - Dragon Pz. IV Ausf. G (L.A.H.) Yes

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Posted by Gamera on Friday, February 10, 2012 1:36 PM

Ben,

This is the kit I have:

http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=DRA6359

Looks like pretty much the same as yours. Solid kit. You'll have fun with this one. Yes

Cliff

 

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