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                        Would you recommend a "LEOPOLD"?

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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Would you recommend a "LEOPOLD"?
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 10:16 PM
                        A couple of weeks ago I read some posts on the "LEOPOLD" but I was not really that interested in the type. But, lo. I was at the hobby shop the other day and they have two boxes on display. The size of the box already caught my interest. I was lucky to get a pick inside the box and I asked myself if it would'nt be great if I have one of those.

                        The price: about US$60 - maybe I can afford it.
                        The size: well, maybe I don't have any place safe (away from my kids) to keep it.

                        Anyway, would you guys recommend this one?

                        Just askingSmile [:)]

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                        shermanfreak
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        Posted by shermanfreak on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 10:23 PM
                        I've looked at one in my local hobby store too.

                        The answer ..... yes .... I'm going to.

                        Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 10:33 PM
                        Blush [:I]

                        Hmmm....(thinking).....

                        Evil [}:)]

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 11:17 PM
                        yes...i have seen these complete up close and my god there nice:)
                        I am going to get one soon:)
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 11:45 PM
                        Blush [:I]Blush [:I]

                        That's 2...Hmmm...(thinking)...

                        Evil [}:)]Evil [}:)]

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 21, 2003 12:08 AM
                        Try this:

                        http://pmms.webace.com.au/reviews/vehicles/dragon/dr6200.htm

                        Check it out, towards the bottom of the page, they have links to a review of the Trumpeter release, and a comparison review of both!!!
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, August 21, 2003 12:29 AM
                        Thanks, edog. Actually, I think I have already seen the sites when there was still a discusssion on LEOPOLD some weeks back. Unfortunately, though, I don't think Trumpeteer's kit will ever reach these parts of the globe.

                        Still thinking though....

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                        South Aussie
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: South Australia
                        Posted by South Aussie on Thursday, August 21, 2003 12:53 AM
                        Question [?] Some reviews I have read would suggest the Trumpeter Kits version may be better than the Dragon Kit version.

                        Evil [}:)] But who cares I have already ordered the Dragon Kit version for my local hobby shop. Got to have one (it's the fustrated railway modeller in me that made me do it).
                        Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:33 AM
                        Blush [:I]Blush [:I]Blush [:I]

                        Three...hmmm...(still tinking)...

                        Evil [}:)]Evil [}:)]Evil [}:)]

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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, August 21, 2003 8:44 AM
                        Everything I've read in the Japanese magazines says the Dragon and Trumpeter kits are pretty much dead even in fit, detail, and overall quality, but they like the Dragon kit more because it comes with figures. The Trumpeter kit is a little cheaper, though.

                        Would I recommend building either one?

                        If you like the Leopold, sure!
                        ~Brian
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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Thursday, August 21, 2003 9:37 AM
                        Brian,

                        Over here, the Trumpter is more expensive (projected cost) than the Dragon.

                        Bill
                        Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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                        erush
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: USA, GA
                        Posted by erush on Thursday, August 21, 2003 9:48 AM
                        Dwight I got the Dragon Leopold and it's worth it, especially if you can get it for $60! The Trumpeter is supposed to have MANY more parts, I don't know how the actual detail will compare but I'm going to look at it when it comes out anyway. I might end up with both!! Big Smile [:D]

                        There is supposed to be an aluminum barrel coming out soon for the Leopold also. I don't know if it will fit both either so have to wait on that answer too.

                        As far as the Dragon goes, it is well detailed but of course could benefit from a p/e set I'm sure, but it looks good enough OOB to look good I think.

                        Eric
                        Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning. "Friendly fire...isn't"
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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Thursday, August 21, 2003 3:21 PM
                        Eric, I just saw the aluminum barrel advertised at missionmodels.com on pre-order for $55!!

                        They have the Trumpeter listed for $124.56. Wonder why the disparity in the prices. Trumpeter cheeper everywhere else in the world, Dragon much cheeper in the US!!

                        Bill
                        Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 21, 2003 4:37 PM
                        ive seen the figures the trumpeter Leopold will come with on here http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=PostBoard&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=16331&page=1
                        they look good
                        are Trumpeter going to be the next Dragon?
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 21, 2003 6:54 PM
                        I had it preordered and it's currently sitting on my shelf, waiting to be built Evil [}:)]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 22, 2003 9:16 PM
                        Would love one myself, but the cost in NZD for the trumpeter is $200-$250 !!!! Too red for my still novice blood!!
                        As for the kids, build a shelf out of reach, or clear some space on the bookcase!!
                        Ian
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Friday, August 22, 2003 9:28 PM
                        Ian, thanks for the tip. Actually the reason why I am asking for recommendations is that the price seems to be quite low as compared to that in the US and as you may have noticed. My problem right now is space. I am renting a small apartment and the construction of my own house (small one also) will start in a month or two depending on how I and my contractor can agree on the final cost. All book cases are filled right now, especially by showcase.

                        Anyway, I think I can have all the time I need to think about it. These kind of kits does'nt usually attract much attention and there are still four boxes in the hobby shop.

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                        erush
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: USA, GA
                        Posted by erush on Friday, August 22, 2003 10:53 PM
                        In that case you might as well wait foro Trumeters to come out and compare. Get the one you like best that way. Big Smile [:D]

                        Eric
                        Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning. "Friendly fire...isn't"
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Saturday, August 23, 2003 1:46 AM
                        Well, I hope that the Trumpeteer Kit reaches our area. If this Dragon Kit cannot find any buyer, I am not sure if the hobby shop would bother getting the Trumpeteer.

                        Basically same with the Tamiya USS Enterprise. Been sitting on the hobby shop shelf for quite some time now. Not much buyer for kits of this size. Surprising though, the price tag is less than US$100.

                        Yeah, maybe it's a good idea to wait for a while.

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