Showing posts with label Dragon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dragon. Show all posts

Monday, September 12, 2022

1/44 US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet Conformal Fuel Tanks (CFT) (Plastic + Resin model)

Manufacturer : Platz , Dragon
Scale        : 1/144
Series       : Aircraft Model Special Selection
Release Date : Oct(Sep. 12, 2022 Pre-order start.)
List Price   : 3,850yen about 26.76USD
Sales Price : 3,150yen about 21.89USD

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10918208

Dragon Kit, New Cartograf Decals and CAD modelled, but Resin cast tanks
Similar to their approach to the F-16 CFT kit earlier this year.

( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )

 Newly developed CFT parts 

[About the actual machine]

-Developed as an advanced version of the F/A-18C/D Hornet, the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet began deployment in 1999.

- In order to improve the lack of cruising range and lack of weapon loading, which were considered to be one of the major weaknesses of the C/D type, the size of the fuselage is made larger than the C/D type.

-In addition to increasing the fuel tank capacity and successfully extending the cruising range, new hard points were added to the enlarged wings, etc., and the weapon load capacity was also increased.

- After that, it developed into BlockII with constant improvement and renovation.

- In April 2020, the development of Block III will start when the production of Block II ends.

- Block III is developing a CFT (Conformal Fuel Tank) that can be installed on the aircraft as one of the main equipment that can be installed on the aircraft with a design that follows the shape of the aircraft and suppresses the impact on flight performance.

- The CFT installed on both sides of the fuselage's central spine further expands the operational range of the Super Hornet and is expected to play a major role.


[About the model]
- The model is a 1/144 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the F/A-18 Super Hornet, a US Navy carrier-based fighter.
- We model a type equipped with a double-seat F/A-18F CFT (conformal fuel tank).
- The parts are made of dragon and have a sharp finish.
- Newly designed CFT and a new weapon pod that can be attached to the center of the aircraft.
- The shape is faithfully reproduced with resin parts.
- Finished total length is 127mm.
- You can't miss the model with a CFT equipped on the back.
-Of course, details such as legs and cockpit are also delicately modeled.
- Marking includes two types of demonstration aircraft equipped with CFT and VFA-103 Jolly Rogers assuming deployment to the US Navy.
- Decals are made by Cartograf in Italy, which is known for its high quality. It is a kit that reproduces the latest appearance of Super Hornet with new parts.


[Major features]
- Reproduce the F/A-18F Super Hornet double-seat conformal fuel tank equipped machine on 1/144 scale
- CFT (conformal fuel tank) and center weapon pod set with newly designed resin parts
- Airframe parts are made of Dragon and finished with a total length of 127mm
- Set parts for 1 aircraft
- For marking, prepare a demonstration machine with CFT and VFA-103 assuming deployment


( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )





アメリカ海軍 F/A-18F スーパーホーネット コンフォーマル・フューエル・タンク(CFT) 装備機 (プラモデル)

●新規開発のCFTパーツが新たな魅力を醸し出す。


【実機について】
●F/A-18C/Dホーネットの発展型として開発、1999年に配備がはじめられたのがF/A-18E/Fスーパーホーネットです。
●C/D型では大きな弱点の一つとされていた航続距離の不足と兵装搭載量の不足を改善するべく、C/D型に比べて一回り機体を大型化。
●燃料タンク容量を増やし航続距離を伸ばすことに成功したほか、大型化された翼などにハードポイントを新設し、兵装搭載量も高めたのです。
●その後、絶え間ない改良、改修でBlockIIへと発展。
●2020年4月にはBlockIIの生産終了とともにBlockIIIの開発に着手。
●BlockIIIでは主な装備のひとつとして機体形状に沿ったデザインで飛行性能への影響も抑えられる機体に装備可能なCFT(コンフォーマル・フューエル・タンク)の開発が行われています。
●機体中央背骨の両側に装備されるCFTはスーパーホーネットの作戦範囲をさらに拡大し、大きな活躍が期待されているのです。


【モデルについて】
●モデルは1/144スケールでアメリカ海軍の艦上戦闘機、F/A-18スーパーホーネットを再現したプラスチックモデル組み立てキットです。
●複座型のF/A-18FのCFT(コンフォーマル・フューエル・タンク)を装備したタイプをモデル化しています。
●パーツはドラゴン製でシャープな仕上がり。
●CFTとさらに機体中央に取り付けられる兵装ポッドを新たに新設計。
●レジンパーツでその形状をしっかりと再現しています。
●仕上がり全長は127mm。
●背中にCFTを装備した機体形状がモデルでも見逃せません。
●もちろん脚やコクピットなど細部のディテールも繊細にモデル化しています。
●マーキングはCFT装着のデモンストレーション機とアメリカ海軍への配備を想定したVFA-103ジョリーロジャースの2種を収録。
●デカールは高品質でおなじみのイタリアのカルトグラフ社製。スーパーホーネットの最新の姿を新パーツとともに再現するキットです。


【主な特徴】
●1/144スケールでF/A-18Fスーパーホーネット複座型のコンフォーマル・フューエル・タンク装備機を再現
●CFT(コンフォーマル・フューエル・タンク)とセンターの兵装ポッドを新設計レジンパーツでセット
●機体パーツはドラゴン製で仕上がり全長127mm
●パーツは1機分をセット
●マーキングはCFT装着のデモ機と配備を想定したVFA-103を用意

Friday, February 04, 2022

1/144 USAF B-1B Lancer `Early 3 Color Camouflage Painting`96th Bomb Squadron 337th Bomb Wing - PLATZ/DRAGON

 




1/144 USAF B-1B Lancer `Early 3 Color Camouflage Painting`96th Bomb Squadron 337th Bomb Wing - PLATZ/DRAGON

Manufacturer : Platz , Dragon

Scale : 1/144
Series : Aircraft Model Special Selection
Release Date : Feb(Dec. 1, 2021 Pre-order start.)
List Price : 3,850yen about 33.49USD
Sales Price : 2,975yen about 25.88USD

rebox  (PANDA  >> DRAGON >> PLATZ) with new paint and decal scheme

the latest the latest PLATZ Video shows this product::  https://youtu.be/DiFScfvifPc?t=2368

You can see this B-1B at its base in Texas,USA on Google Maps:  Dyess AFB,Texas

See also: https://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/2022/02/1144-usaf-b-1b-lancer-guam-andersen-air.html

also see: http://www.platz-hobby.com/products/11438.html for image sources

About the actual machine]
--The Rockwell B-1B Lancer is an American strategic bomber developed as a successor to the B-52.
――It is a bomber that was completed by improving the B-1A, which was developed in 1970 and four were made, with the main purpose of flying at a high speed close to supersonic speed and invading enemy territory.
――The feature is that it is equipped with variable wings, and it is equipped with four General Electric F101-GE-102 turbofan engines.
――It has been deployed since 1986, and it is still active even now by upgrading various equipment such as radar.
--Participated in the 1998 Desert Fox Operation, the 1999 Kosovo Conflict, 2001 Afghanistan, and 2003 [Iraqi Freedom Operation].
――In Iraq, the GBU-31 JDAM guided bomb was installed and a number of operations were carried out, which attracted attention.


[Major features]
-Reproduce the bomber B-1B operated by the US Air Force on 1/144 scale
--Modeling the three-color camouflage color aircraft that was initially applied when the B-1B was deployed
--The aircraft parts are made of dragon, which has an attractive sharp reproduction.
――The total length of the finished product is about 310 cm.
--Decals are made by high quality cult graph
--Marking selects two markings from the aircraft belonging to the 96th Bombing Air Wing 337th Bombing Squadron deployed at Dyess Air Force Base after the start of operation.


( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )


アメリカ空軍 爆撃機 B-1Bランサー `初期型3色迷彩` 第96爆撃航空団第337爆撃飛行隊 (仮称) (プラモデル)

【実機について】
●B-52の後継機として開発されたアメリカの戦略爆撃機がロックウェルB-1Bランサーです。
●1970年に開発が開始され4機が作られたB-1Aをその後、超音速に近い高速で超低空を飛行し敵地に侵攻する任務を主眼に改良して完成した爆撃機です。
●可変翼を装備しているのが特徴で、ジェネラル・エレクトリックF101-GE-102ターボファンエンジン4基を搭載。
●1986年から配備され、レーダーをはじめ各種の装備をアップグレードして現在でも活躍しています。
●1998年のデザートフォックス作戦や1999年のコソボ紛争、あるいは2001年のアフガニスタンや2003年の「イラクの自由作戦」などに参加。
●イラクではGBU-31JDAM誘導爆弾を搭載して数々の作戦を実行し、注目されました。


【主な特徴】
●1/144スケールでアメリカ空軍が運用する爆撃機、B-1Bを再現
●B-1Bが配備された当初に施されていた3色迷彩カラーの機体をモデル化
●機体パーツはシャープな再現が魅力のドラゴン製
●仕上がり全長は約310cm
●デカールは高品質なカルトグラフ社製
●マーキングは運用開始後、ダイエス空軍基地に展開した第96爆撃航空団第337爆撃飛行隊所属機の機体から2機のマーキングをセレクト

https://www.1999.co.jp/10837454

http://www.platz-hobby.com/products/11438.html

Thursday, February 03, 2022

1/144 USAF B-1B Lancer Guam Andersen Air Force Base (Plastic model) - Platz/Dragon

 




1/144 USAF B-1B Lancer Guam Andersen Air Force Base (Plastic model) - Platz/Dragon

Manufacturer : Platz , Dragon
Scale : 1/144
Series : Aircraft Model Special Selection
Release Date : Late Nov., 2021
List Price : 3,850yen about 33.41USD
Sales Price : 3,150yen about 27.33USD
https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10805507

This is quite an old mould now it dates from the original PANDA kit, then DRAGON and now PLATZ....

I missed the release of this back in November  2021, but the latest the latest PLATZ Video shows this product::  https://youtu.be/DiFScfvifPc?t=2368




You can see the B-1B at its base in Guam on Google Maps:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Andersen+Air+Force+Base/@13.581344,144.9240248,719m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sguam+andersen+air+force+base!3m5!1s0x671f85d2b2b78abf:0xc76ff13461c958d7!8m2!3d13.576113!4d144.918433!15sChxndWFtIGFuZGVyc2VuIGFpciBmb3JjZSBiYXNlkgENbWlsaXRhcnlfYmFzZQ


――Overall length 30 cm, monster bird flapping

[About the actual machine]

--The Rockwell B-1B Lancer is an American strategic bomber developed as a successor to the B-52.
――It is a bomber that was completed by improving the B-1A, which was developed in 1970 and four were made, with the main purpose of flying at a high speed close to supersonic speed and invading enemy territory.
――The feature is that it is equipped with variable wings, and it is equipped with four General Electric F101-GE-102 turbofan engines.
――It has been deployed since 1986, and it is still active even now after upgrading various equipment including radar.
--Participated in the 1998 Desert Fox operation, the 1999 Kosovo conflict, 2001 Afghanistan, and 2003 [Iraqi Freedom Operation].
――In Iraq, the GBU-31 JDAM guided bomb was installed and a number of operations were carried out, which attracted attention.

[About the model]

-The model is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the B-1B Lancer, a strategic bomber operated by the US Air Force, on a 1/144 scale.
――We will deliver a kit that realistically reproduces the flowing body shape with the expression unique to dragons in Platts' Japanese manual and Japanese original package.
-Parts are dark gray molded products that match the aircraft color.
――You can enjoy a realistic finish just by pasting decals without painting.
――Of course, the panel line is also reproduced firmly, and it is also good to paint it and work on it carefully.
――The variable wing, which is a feature of the B-1B Lancer, can be moved in conjunction with the left and right even after completion.
-In addition, the GBU-31JDAM bomb is also reproduced in the bomb bay that can be assembled by selecting opening and closing.
-Bombs packed in the bomb bay convey the power of strategic bombers.
――Of course, the delicate reproduction of the legs, engine pods, and ladder parts for raising and lowering the crew to the cockpit enhances the reality of the finish.
--AN / AAQ-33 The sniper aiming pod is also well modeled.
――We have prepared 4 types of markings such as Guam Andersen Air Force Base stationed aircraft with decals.

[Major features]

--Reproduce the US Air Force bomber B-1B on 1/144 scale
-Parts are made of dragon
――The total length of the finished product is about 30 cm.
--Variable wings can be moved in conjunction with the left and right even after completion
--A set of 4 markings, including a Guam Andersen Air Force Base station
--Choose to open or close the magazine door. Reproduce the bomb inside
--AN / AAQ-33 Sniper aiming pod is also firmly modeled


( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )

Item Size/Weight : 38 x 28 x 6 cm / 361g


アメリカ空軍 爆撃機 B-1B ランサー グアム・アンダーセンAB (プラモデル)

――全長30cm、怪鳥羽ばたく

https://www.1999.co.jp/10805507

【実機について】
●B-52の後継機として開発されたアメリカの戦略爆撃機がロックウェルB-1Bランサーです。
●1970年に開発が開始され4機が作られたB-1Aをその後、超音速に近い高速で超低空を飛行し敵地に侵攻する任務を主眼に改良して完成した爆撃機です。
●可変翼を装備しているのが特徴で、ジェネラル・エレクトリックF101-GE-102ターボファンエンジン4基を搭載。
●1986年から配備され、レーダーをはじめ各種の装備をアップグレードして現在でも活躍しています。
●1998年のデザートフォックス作戦や1999年のコソボ紛争、あるいは2001年のアフガニスタンや2003年の「イラクの自由作戦」などに参加。
●イラクではGBU-31JDAM誘導爆弾を搭載して数々の作戦を実行し、注目されました。

【モデルについて】

●モデルはアメリカ空軍が運用する戦略爆撃機、B-1Bランサーを1/144スケールで再現したプラスチックモデル組立キットです。
●ドラゴンならではの表現で流れるような機体形状をリアルに再現したキットをプラッツの日本語説明書、日本語オリジナルパッケージでお届けします。
●パーツは機体色に合わせたダークグレイの成型品。
●塗装なしでもデカールを貼るだけでリアルな仕上がりを楽しんでいただけます。
●もちろん、パネルラインもしっかりと再現され、塗装を施してじっくりと取り組んでみるのも良いでしょう。
●B-1Bランサーの特徴である可変翼は完成後も左右連動して動かせます。
●また、開閉を選択して組み立てられる爆弾倉にはGBU-31JDAM爆弾も再現。
●爆弾倉に満載された爆弾が戦略爆撃機の威力を伝えます。
●もちろん、脚やエンジンポッド、さらに、コクピットへのクルーの昇降用ラダーパーツなど、繊細な再現が仕上がりのリアリティをアップ。
●AN/AAQ-33スナイパー照準ポッドもしっかりとモデル化しています。
●マーキングはグアム・アンダーセン基地駐留機など4種をデカールで用意しました。

【主な特徴】

●1/144スケールでアメリカ空軍の爆撃機、B-1Bを再現
●パーツはドラゴン製
●仕上がり全長は約30cm
●可変翼は完成後も左右連動して可動
●マーキングはグアム・アンダーセン基地駐留機など4種をセット
●弾倉の扉は開閉選択。内部には爆装を再現
●AN/AAQ-33スナイパー照準ポッドもしっかりとモデル化





Friday, October 29, 2021

1/144 Mini Armor Series 2nd Collection - Modern AFVs - Dragon (14052)



 1/144 Mini Armor Series 2nd Collection - Modern AFVs - Dragon (14052)

Announced in 2020, seemingly to be re-issued Oct-Nov 21

Dragon has a number of 1/144 scale armored vehicles in its Mini Armor range, and we previously released an assortment of German tanks in this scale. Now it’s time for modern AFVs to feel the love, and Dragon has collected a fine assortment of well-known American and European armored vehicles. These AFV kits may be quite small but they are certainly big on detail! There are ten kits in total in this collection, all of them representing famous IFVs and tanks of the modern day, and all of which are still in current military service.

The beauty of this scale is that vehicles are rapidly assembled and vignettes, even extensive ones, can be quickly created by adding buildings and/or trees. Because their size is so similar to the popular N scale used by railway modelers, there are plenty of accessories and buildings readily available to create such vignettes. Not only are these popular AFV subjects available in a handy and convenient assortment, but the kit prices are extremely reasonable too.

Packing: 10 kits per each inner


1/144 M1A1 w/MINE PLOUGH (14141)
1/144 M1A2 (14142)
1/144 M2A1/A2 BRADLEY (14143)
1/144 M3A1/A2 BRADLEY (14144)
1/144 MLRS (14145)
1/144 CHALLENGER 2 (14146)
1/144 CHALLENGER 2 w/Up Grade Armor (14147)
1/144 WARRIOR (14148)
1/144 LEOPARD 2A6 (14149)
1/144 LEOPARD 2A4 (14150)


Pre-Order Now!

Release Date: Oct - Nov 2021


Sku: DR14052

Vendor: Dragon


https://www.cyber-hobby.com/products/1-144-mini-armor-series-2nd-collection-modern-afvs

Friday, August 27, 2021

1/144 USAF Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird (Plastic model) - Platz/Dragon




1/144  USAF Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird (Plastic model) - Platz/Dragon

Re-box of 2012 Dragon SR-71 Kit


This item is limited to 3 per household.

[ Related Products ] - 1/144 SR-71A Blackbird (Dragon) https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10180240

-A unique high-altitude supersonic wing, a non-trivial form is reproduced on 1/144 scale.
――The finished total length is about 22 cm.
――You can't miss the appearance of the Blackbird operated by the US Air Force from 1966 to 1990.
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )
Explanation in Japanese https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/explanation_j/10810568


*** Decals may vary from images shown ***

Manufacturer : Platz , Dragon

Scale : 1/144
Series : Aircraft Model Special Selection
Release Date : Nov(Aug. 27, 2021 Pre-order start.)
List Price         : 3,850yen about 35.08USD
Sales Price : 2,975yen about 27.1USD

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10810568








Tuesday, August 24, 2021

1/144 German Armored Locomotive with Schwerer Panzerspahwagen Units and Pz.38(t) Light Tank (Plastic model)



 1/144 German Armored Locomotive with Schwerer Panzerspahwagen Units and Pz.38(t) Light Tank (Plastic model)

So, this looks like a Dragon 'Panzer Korp' reissue (from 2004!), with with more track and new armoured steam engine .

  • Armoured Locomotive (New)
  • Artilleriewagon (Re-issue)
  • Komnadowagen (Re-issue)
  • Infanteriewagen  (Re-issue)
  • PanzerTragerwagen w/Pz.389(t) (Re-issue)
  • Track (Re-issue)

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10809341


( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )

Manufacturer : Dragon
Scale : 1/144
Series : Mini Armor
Release Date : Oct(Aug. 24, 2021 Pre-order start.)
List Price : 4,180yen about 38.08USD
Sales Price : 3,230yen about 29.43USD

[About the actual vehicle]

――In World War II, the railway network that stretched across Europe as a means of transporting various equipment and supplies also played an important role.
--On the other hand, the Allied forces confronting the German army and the partisans who cooperate with it are attacking and sabotaging with the aim of disrupting the railway network.
――Germany developed and ran various armored trains to protect the railway.
――The armored train consisted of various vehicles such as a steam locomotive covered with armor and a command vehicle.
――One of the formations is an infantry vehicle.
――In addition to the machine gun inside the car, it was also equipped with an 8 cm grenade launcher.
-In addition, the gun turret was equipped in the unit, and the Schwarer Suzag (s.Sp.) Artilleriwagen was equipped with a 7.5 cm KwK37L / 24 gun turret of Panzer III N type.
――Furthermore, one car was included in the formation, which was a command car type, equipped with communication equipment in the car, and medical staff etc. were also on board.
――Each vehicle has 20mm thick armor and weighs about 18 tons.
――It was produced from 1943 to 1945, and was active in preventing sabotage of railway networks.


[About the model]

-The model is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the armored military train operated by the German army in World War II on 1/144 scale.
――Using a new mold, we have modeled one armored steam locomotive, one gun car type, one command vehicle type, and one infantry vehicle type, and their shapes and details.
--In addition, a freight car for transporting tanks and a 38 (t) tank to be mounted on it are also included.
――In addition, the rail and the base of the embankment are also set in this kit, and you can enjoy the exhibition as a scene model after completion.
-Of course, it is 1/144 and mini scale, but each vehicle is firmly modeled in its shape and details of each part.
-The mechanical finish and power unique to a military train surrounded by armor has a sufficient presence.
――The rich set is a must-see for military fans.


[Major features]

--Plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the German military train of World War II on 1/144 scale
--One armored steam locomotive, one gun car, one command vehicle, and one infantry vehicle
--A set of a freight car for transporting tanks and one 38 (t) tank to be mounted on it.
――The base of the track and embankment is also set


( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )

 

Another set in the Panzer Korp / Mini Armour Range is also expected !


https://www.cyber-hobby.com/products/1-144-german-armored-locomotive-with-railway-vehicle-units-and-pz-iv-h-medium-tank?_pos=1&_sid=c8c27fba6&_ss=r

Thursday, April 23, 2020

144 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Single Seat (Two Kit Set) - Platz



1/144 F/A-18E Super Hornet Single Seat (Two Kit Set) - Platz
Platz rebox of existing Dragon kit with new decals...

http://www.platz-hobby.com/products/9888.html
Price: 2,640 Yen
Release: July 2020

1/144 F/A-18F Super Hornet Single Seat (Two Kit Set) - Platz
Platz rebox of existing Dragon kit with new decals...

http://www.platz-hobby.com/products/9889.html
Price: 2,640 Yen
Release: July 2020


https://twitter.com/platzsales/status/1252432347418353665/photo/1

Friday, January 31, 2020

1/144 Morser Karl mit Munitionsschlepper auf Panzer IV (Set of 2) (Plastic model) - Dragon



1/144 Morser Karl mit Munitionsschlepper auf Panzer IV (Set of 2) (Plastic model) - Dragon
Another reissue from Dragon's back catalogue!

This time you get the Morser Karl & Munitionsschlepper auf Panzer IV + Plus bonus Flat Car and Track Sections!

Release Date: February 2020

Price: @$40USD

https://www.hlj.com/1-144-scale-ww-ii-german-morser-karl-mit-munitionsschlepper-auf-panzer-iv-panzer-gray-dark-yellow-2pcs-dra14135s

Friday, January 24, 2020

1/144 Morser Karl mit Railway Transport Carrier (Set of 2) - Mini Armor Series - Dragon


1/144 Morser Karl mit Railway Transport Carrier (Set of 2) - Mini Armor Series - Dragon

Another reissue from Dragon in their Mini Armor Series.
Two options included for the barrel size (54cm & 60cm).

The box artwork implies that there are two kits in this box, which is probably one too many :)

If you want one of these, there are plenty on ebay for less.

Release Date : February 2020
Price: 43 USD
https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10671531

This interesting site is dedicated to Morser Karl Kist (inc 1/144) from the various kit manufacturers,it has photos of sprues and assembled models and includes suggestions for the necessary corrections.

http://karl.geraet040.net/karl_shape-eng.html

Sunday, July 21, 2019

1/144 German 28cm K5(E) 'Leopold' Railway Gun - Dragon



1/144 German 28cm K5(E) 'Leopold' Railway Gun - Dragon

Est Release Date: September 2019  (re-issue)

Dragon appears to be expanding the Mini Armour collection, by reissuing the German 28cm K5(E).

his kit has everything needed to form a diorama straight from the box, for the set includes a section of railway track and embankment for the railway gun to sit on. Not only that, but Dragon also includes artillery crewmen to populate the gun and surrounding diorama.

One is finished in plastic that is German panzer Gray, and the other in dark yellow, therefore you can choose the Anzio/Italian theatre or Normandy


Source:
https://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=DRA14131
https://toylandhobbymodelingmagazine.press/category/1144/

This Dutch site has a 'reservation' price of 19.99 Euros
https://www.modelplaza.nl/nieuwsflits/plastic/Nieuwsflits%20plastic%202019-175%20Nieuwe%20Plastic%20Bouwdozen.pdf

Interestingly, Dragon Models USA website still lists the original 2004 issue on its website ! (I wonder if we are going to see the other railways series and the Karl Morser's issued again  )



Saturday, September 01, 2018

1/144 Rockwell B-1 Lancer - Doyusha (Dragon)



1/144 Rockwell B-1 Lancer - Doyusha (Dragon)

It is not clear if this will be a pre-painted kit or a pre-assembled  item?

it's part of Doyusha's "凄!" (Sugo!) (Eng trans: Amazing!) brand model kits. They did 1/72 kits of the Phantom, Super Hornet, Strike Eagle over the past year or so.
The gimmick or draw of these kits are that they are snap-fit and pre-colored. Pre-colored in that the plastic is somewhat close to the main color of the aircraft. It's not pre-painted. Also, the kits are provided with sticker sheets and water-slides for the markings. Sticker sheets for the kiddies who just want to snap it together. Water-slides for the more serious kit builders.
The poster suggests that this a brand new mold. So it does not look to be a rebox of the Dragon kit.
Source: ViFam @ KG144

Maybe more information will come following: The 58th All Japan Model Hobby Show
To be held from 28th to 30th September has been approached. (Please see the event page for the summary of the event.)

http://www.doyusha-model.com/
http://www.doyusha-model.com/2018hobbyshow_tokyo/2018hobbyshow_1.html

The Rockwell B-1 Lancer[N 1] is a supersonic variable-sweep wing, heavy bomber used by the United States Air Force. It is commonly called the "Bone" (from "B-One"). It is one of three strategic bombers in the U.S. Air Force fleet as of 2018, the other two being the B-2 Spirit and the B-52 Stratofortress.

The B-1 was first envisioned in the 1960s as a platform that would combine the Mach 2 speed of the B-58 Hustler with the range and payload of the B-52, and would ultimately replace both bombers. After a long series of studies, Rockwell International (now part of Boeing) won the design contest for what emerged as the B-1A. This version had a top speed of Mach 2.2 at high altitude and the capability of flying for long distances at Mach 0.85 at very low altitudes. The combination of the high cost of the aircraft, the introduction of the AGM-86 cruise missile that flew the same basic profile, and early work on the stealth bomber all significantly affected the need for the B-1. This led to the program being canceled in 1977, after the B-1A prototypes had been built
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockwell_B-1_Lancer



Wednesday, May 16, 2018

1/144 Mini Armor "New Tooling" - Dragon Models



1/144 Mini Armor  "New Tooling" - Dragon Models

Not a lot of information at the moment, but sighted  at the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2018.

A new range of Dragon 'Mini Armor - New Tools" has been spotted.
It appears the range goes upto at least 18 items (as seen on box packaging), it could be more?
The 'Panzer Korp' name appears to have been dropped.

Shizuoka Hobby Show in 2018 “Business Day” tour
Where: Twin Messe Shizuoka, Japan.
When:10th & 11, then the 12th & 13th of May 2018

Source: http://www.themodellingnews.com/2018/05/tmn-on-tour-japans-biggest-hobby-show.html?m=1#more

Other sources indicate these could cost as little as 500 Yen (subject to confirmation)

No release date given



Friday, July 29, 2016

1/144 Star Wars Kits by Dragon




1/144 Star Wars Kits by Dragon
Further images for the previously announced Star Wars kits by Dragon, currently the relationship between these and the Bandai kits is unknown.

T-65 X-Wing
T-70 X-Wing
Millennium Falcon (New Style)

https://www.facebook.com/dragonmodels/
https://www.facebook.com/dragonmodels/photos/pcb.1423297601030055/1423291601030655/?type=3&theater

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

1/144 Starwars 'Phase 1'- by Dragon


1/144 Starwars 'Phase 1'-  by Dragon

New 1/144 items coming out of the new Starwars franchise fro Dragon, this is 'Phase 1' - so I don't know if there will be more connected to this films released, or we have to wait until the next movie??

There is not much to go on at the moment, only this teaser on Dragon Facebook site.

Its not clear as to the relationship between the licensing/production with Revell's new kits - same / shared  - or, different ....?

Don't forget we have also have some items from BANDAI too http://bandai-hobby.net/sw/jp/ http://bandai-hobby.net/sw/jp/products/millenniumfalcon.html

1/144 AT-AT
1/144  Tie-fighter
1/144  X-Wing T-65
1/144  X-Wing T-70
1/144 Millennium Falcon
1/144 AT-ST + Snowspeeder

Release Date - 2016??


Source: https://www.facebook.com/dragonmodels/?fref=nf

Thursday, July 30, 2015

1/144 F-15 , F-117A and Attacker FB.1/ FB2 Upgrade Sets - Shelf Oddity

1/144 F-15 , F-117A and Attacker FB.1/ FB2 Upgrade Sets - Shelf Oddity 

Shelf Oddity have also produced a range of great looking PE sets for 144th scale aircraft available.

An extensive set for Dragon’s F-117A kit - new canopy frame, air intake meshes, landing gear doors and flat exhaust nozzles are included.


A generic F-15 set is quite universal, as it allows for backdating your Revell F-15E kit to F-15B/D version. While more adventurous modellers can go as far as F-15A/C with it, or could also use some of the parts supplied with other manufacturers kits.



And, a great set dedicated to a recent Miniwing release - the Supermarine Attacker FB.1/FB.2.



Friday, September 13, 2013

1/144 RetroWings - Detail Sets





1/144 RetroWings - Detail Sets 
Retro Kit has expanded its RetroWings detailing set to bring you a new set of cockpit detailing:

RW44050 - F-104 Cockpit Detail Set (for Revell Kits)
RW44055 - Harrier GR.7 / AV-8B Cockpit Details (for Revell Kits)

RW44052 - F-5E Cockpit Detail Set (for Dragon Kits)
RW44053 - F-5F Cockpi Detail Set (for Dragon Kits)

RW44049 - Ju-87 Stuka Cockpit Details Sets (for Eduard Kits)
RW44046 - P-51D cockpit Detail Set (for Platz Kits)

RW44051 - MiG-25 Cockpit Detail Set for (for LS MiG-25 Kit)
RW44026 - KM-1/-1M Ejection Sits - (for Eduard MiG-21 Kits)

http://www.retrokitonline.net/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/RetrokiT/250488151729893

Friday, September 14, 2012

1/144 Doyusha/Dragon Super Fighter editions




1/144 Doyusha/Dragon Super Fighter editions 
It would appear that Doyusha are doing a Tomy and repackaging old molds maybe slap some new paint on and re-ssue in a fancy box and (potentially) charging more for them......

No.1 - F-2
No.2 - F-22

Cost - 1,800 Yen

http://www.doyusha-model.com/
http://www.doyusha-model.com/list/figure/superfighter_1.html

Sunday, April 29, 2012

1/144 U-2R "Dragon Lady"

1/144 U-2R "Dragon Lady" - Plastic Kit
U-2R is the U-2C-model enlarged and improved with under wing pods and increased fuel capacity; 12 built. Initially designated TR-1A (U-2C Enhanced single-seat model with J75-P-13 engine and modified engine intakes)



Features: 
- Glider-like U-2R aircraft is fully detailed 
- Slide-molded cockpit canopy 
- Detailed antenna included 
- Cockpit interior details including pilot's seat and instrument panel 
- Realistic rudders reproduced 
- Detailed panel lines on both surfaces of high-aspect-ratio wings 
- Landing gear can be assembled in either taxiing or flying positions 
- Turbojet engine clearly modeled 
- Intricate air-conditioning cooling air outlets molded on fuselage 

Despite its advancing age, the U-2 “Dragon Lady” continues to fly high-altitude all-weather reconnaissance missions for the US Air Force (USAF) even today. In fact, the Pentagon recently announced the aircraft will continue in service until 2023 because it held advantages over new technologies such as the Global Hawk! Built by Lockheed, the U-2 is powered by a single engine, and its high-aspect-ratio wings and light construction resemble that of a glider. While its particular planform is required by the high altitudes at which the aircraft flies, this also makes it very difficult to operate. Indeed, the U-2 has to be flown at near maximum speed to avert stalling. Landing is a particularly hazardous undertaking as it uses bicycle-type landing gear and titanium skids on its wingtips. 

This specific U-2R variant is the subject of Dragons’ newest 1/144 scale plastic kit. It’s exciting as it’s a brand new design made from completely new toolings. The long, slim fuselage and outspread wings are accurately reproduced, and panel lines are finely engraved. Slide molds are used – for example, the cockpit canopy. Items like the turbojet engine are well represented too. When assembling this kit, modelers can elect to show the landing gear in either taxiing or flying position. With a wingspan of more than 210mm in this scale, this is a truly impressive model. This high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft is rarely seen, but modelers can now get their very own plastic U-2R Dragon Lady…from Dragon!


Source: http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=DRA4636

Friday, March 16, 2012

1/144 Lockheed SR-71 'Blackbird' - Dragon

1/144 Lockheed SR-71  'Blackbird' - Dragon (#4639)

Following hot on the heels of the recent Amercom pre-built (SR-71/YF-12C), is the forthcoming arrival of Dragons NEW TOOL SR-71. No longer do you have to put up with the LS/ARII/Crown kit!

Sprue shots:
http://www.kampfgruppe144.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1709

Expected: April 2012
Price: DML est ($23 / 1,900 Yen)