Urgent advice needed...

Only the Dragon kit has figures, but both kits have good levels of detail. The Dragon kit has 700+ parts, the Trumpeter has 1100+.

Be advised the finished product is a monster. The Dragon will measure 43" in length when completed, I don't know the dimensions on the Trumpeter but it includes a turntable railroad section, so it's as least as big if not bigger.

The Dragon will be cheaper, but the Trumpeter delivers more individiual pieces and some of the finer detail.

Here's an excellent review of the two kits side by side. I opted for the Dragon due to price issues myself, but have yet to build it.

http://pmms.webace.com.au/reviews/vehicles/misc/k5.htm

Haven't built any of them yet but here are links to the kit reviews:
Maybe afetr reading these you can decide for yourself.

Review of the Trumpeter Kit:
http://pmms.webace.com.au/reviews/vehicles/trumpeter/tr00207.htm

Review of the Dragon Kit:
http://pmms.webace.com.au/reviews/vehicles/dragon/dr6200.htm

Comparative review of the 2 kits:
http://pmms.webace.com.au/reviews/vehicles/misc/k5.htm

Good luck.

Wooohoo! Beat ya too it Dwight!

QUOTE: Originally posted by wbill76 Wooohoo! Beat ya too it Dwight!

I am slow today.

I'll get you next time.

Trumpeter also makes some figs you can buy separetly. I think they are the same ones that come with the kit though.

Trumpeter's kit DOES NOT come with figures, major down side...but if you like ti have the undercarriage total 200+ pieces Trumpeter is the way to go.

My advice is build both of the under-cars at the same time.

Ive heard that some of the parts that are molded in on the Dragon kit are individual parts on the Trumperter kit , dunno which is better though Im sure youll make a good choice, good luck on the build thats way more than I can take on right now

I've had the chance to compare bith kits, in the box that is. I have build most of the Trumpeter model and I like it so far.
The Trumpeter model have more detail, but I think the Dragon model is easier to build.
I think either will build into a good model. You could also go for the Ironside model, all resin and Photo etch and the price, well Im not sure but more than twice what you will pay for a Trumpeter.

Well, guys, I've made my choice...I've chosen the Dragon-kit, mainly for two major reason ; I like to have figures with my big gun, and the second reason ; if the Trumpeter kit is on a "turn-table", I wouldn't be able to use that anyway, I can handle the length of this kit, but with that turntable it would be far to wide.

Anyway, at shop I had some bad luck ; the Dragon-kit was sold this morning (I was in the shop this afternoon), so I had to order a new one... delay : 3 weeks

Anyway, I wish to thank you all for your advice....and when I finally get the kit (and get started on it) I'll make a progress-tread of it.

Glad you were able to make a decision, too bad you have to wait 3 weeks for it. Keep us posted as you build it, it's a nice monster!

hey look at this, someone made a 1/35 dora!
http://www.aopt91.dsl.pipex.com/railgun/Content/Models/HO_1.35/dora-parisxxpo.htm

Id hate to be on the other end of that!

That is HUGE, it must be at least twice the size of a "Leopold"

It's even more impressive when you realize that it's scratchbuilt!