{"title":"Model building – Brand – Dragon","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the complete range of Dragon model kits. The Chinese brand is known for highly detailed kits of tanks, figures, and military vehicles — for the serious model builder.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"knispel-s-tiger-pz-kpfw-vi-ausf-e-sd-kfz-181-early-production-06997-dragon","title":"Knispel's Tiger Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf.E Sd.Kfz.181 Early Production | 6997 | Dragon | 1:35","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnispel's Tiger Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf.E Sd.Kfz.181 Early Production | 6997 (06997) | Dragon | 1:35\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tiger I was the first German heavy tank to be deployed in large-scale series during the Second World War. Production ran from 1942 to 1944 and resulted in 1,347 vehicles. The type combined thick armor plating with an 8.8 cm KwK 36 gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Maybach V12 gasoline engine powered the tank. 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It was intended to supplement and replace the light 3.7 cm Pak, as the latter was beginning to fall short against increasingly thick armor plating. The new weapon offered greater penetration power without immediately taking on the dimensions of heavy artillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long 5 cm barrel, muzzle brake, and a low carriage with split trails defined its appearance. The shield offered the crew limited protection. The gun could engage armored targets and could also be used against other targets with high-explosive ammunition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pak 38 was used in North Africa and on the Eastern Front, among other places. Against the heaviest tanks, its limitations grew, after which the 7.5 cm Pak 40 became more important. 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The weapon was intended to support infantry against fortified positions, buildings, and other targets that were difficult to eliminate with lighter weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe short barrel fired a heavy high-explosive shell. The carriage allowed for a high elevation, enabling targets behind cover to be engaged. Multiple crew members were required to operate it, and the heavy ammunition placed high demands on supply lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gun could be moved by horses or motorised tractors. A version for mechanical towing was suitable for motorised formations, but the gun still had to be brought into position before it could fire. Later, self-propelled vehicles using the same gun family were also developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sIG 33 was used throughout the Second World War. This combination with crew focuses on the daily tasks surrounding a heavy infantry gun: moving, aiming, loading, and working together under combat conditions. 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The new tank combined sloped armor with a long 7.5 cm KwK 42 gun. A Maybach V12 gasoline engine, wide tracks, and torsion bar suspension were intended to give the heavy vehicle sufficient off-road capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crew consisted of five people. The gunner, loader, and commander worked in the turret, while the driver and radio operator sat in the front. The gun was particularly effective against armored vehicles at long range, but the vehicle remained vulnerable on its more thinly armored sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Panther appeared on the Eastern Front in 1943. During its first deployment at Kursk, technical problems caused many failures. Later production series received improvements and were also deployed in Italy and Western Europe. Across all versions combined, approximately 6,000 Panthers were built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of the Panther shows the trade-off between firepower, protection, and technical reliability. 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The new tank combined sloped armor with a long 7.5 cm KwK 42 cannon. A Maybach V12 gasoline engine, wide tracks, and torsion bar suspension were intended to give the heavy vehicle sufficient cross-country mobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crew consisted of five people. The gunner, loader, and commander worked in the turret, while the driver and radio operator sat in the front. The cannon was particularly effective against armored vehicles at long range, but the vehicle remained vulnerable on its thinner-armored sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Panther appeared on the Eastern Front in 1943. During its initial deployment at Kursk, technical problems caused many breakdowns. Later production series received improvements and were also deployed in Italy and Western Europe. Across all versions, approximately 6,000 Panthers were built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of the Panther illustrates the trade-off between firepower, protection, and technical reliability. 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The subject of this release is the Befehls Panther Ausf.G (Premium Edition) in 1:35 scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe set is supplied unassembled and unpainted; glue and paint are not included unless otherwise stated on the packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Dragon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eItem number: 06841\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProduct type: military vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBarcode: 089195868411\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Model Engineering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57963646157182,"sku":"DRG-06841","price":80.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/1482\/6878\/files\/DRG-06841.jpg?v=1789067662"},{"product_id":"dragon-jagdpanzer-flammpanzer-38-mid-production-2-in-1-06845","title":"Jagdpanzer\/Flammpanzer 38 Mid Production (2 in 1) | 06845 | Dragon | 1:35","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJagdpanzer\/Flammpanzer 38 Mid Production (2 in 1) | 06845 (6845) | Dragon | 1:35\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Jagdpanzer 38 was developed in 1944 based on the Czech tank building tradition from which the Panzer 38(t) also originated. This compact vehicle was intended to provide a usable tank destroyer in larger numbers. Today, it is usually referred to as the Hetzer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 7.5 cm Pak 39 gun was mounted in a low, enclosed superstructure with highly sloped armor plates. The gasoline engine was located in the rear. Four crew members shared a cramped workspace, where the asymmetrical placement of the gun had consequences for its operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe low silhouette was well-suited for camouflaged positions and ambushes. Many vehicles were assigned to anti-tank units of infantry divisions. There, they provided mobile firepower to formations that were otherwise often dependent on towed artillery and limited motorized transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction took place during the final war years in occupied Czechia. After the war, development continued in a modified form, including as the Swiss G13. 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Starting in 1944, it combined a low, sloped armored fighting compartment with the long 8.8 cm Pak 43 cannon. The absence of a rotating turret allowed for the mounting of this heavy weapon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Maybach V12 gasoline engine powered the vehicle. Five crew members worked inside the hull. The gun could only move a limited amount to the left and right, meaning the driver had to aim the entire vehicle when a target was outside that angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jagdpanther was primarily intended to engage enemy tanks at a distance. The combination of a powerful gun and sloped frontal armor was effective from prepared positions. At the same time, the vehicle remained dependent on maintenance, fuel, and well-organized recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a few hundred units were built. Jagdpanthers saw action in Normandy, the Ardennes, and on the Eastern Front, among other places. Due to their limited availability, they could not become a general replacement for other tank destroyers. The design is primarily considered a characteristic example of the German preference for specialized, heavily armed vehicles in the final years of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe G1 versions changed in detail during production. Zimmerit, the ribbed protective paste against magnetic mines, belongs to certain earlier vehicles and was omitted later. The two build options in this release correspond to that difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThis model kit represents the military vehicle as a detailed plastic model. 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The vehicle was built in 1943 and 1944 and combined an eight-wheeled chassis with an enclosed turret. 101 units of this specific version were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn air-cooled Tatra diesel engine powered all eight wheels. Steering from both ends made it possible to reverse quickly without having to turn around first. This was useful for scouts who had to make contact with the enemy and subsequently withdraw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5 cm KwK 39 cannon gave the Puma more firepower than many other reconnaissance vehicles. Nevertheless, its primary task was gathering information, not engaging in prolonged combat with tanks. A crew of four handled the driving, observation, and operation of the weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePumas were deployed in Normandy and during the battles of 1944–1945, among other locations. Their high mobility and relatively strong armament were impressive, but their limited numbers curtailed their impact. 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The vehicles were required to work together in clearing obstacles and attacking fortified positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Panzer III provided a protected chassis for the crew and additional communications equipment. For a command vehicle, radio communications and coordination were more important than firepower alone. The precise configuration of such vehicles depended on the command role and the variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Borgward IV, designated as Sd.Kfz. 301, had its own engine and tracks. A driver could drive the vehicle to the vicinity of the operational area. For the final approach, radio control was used. The detachable charge was left at the target, after which the vehicle could, in principle, return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ausf. B was a further development of this small charge carrier. Such assets were deployed from the middle of the war, but line-of-sight requirements, terrain, and enemy fire made operation difficult. The subject demonstrates an early form of unmanned vehicle technology and the need for close cooperation with a manned control vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThis model kit represents the military vehicle as a detailed plastic model kit. 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The Ausf. F1 retained the short 7.5 cm KwK 37 gun, which was primarily used to fire high-explosive shells against infantry and field positions. The designation F1 distinguishes this version from the later F2, which was equipped with a long anti-tank gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vehicle had a crew of five, a Maybach gasoline engine, and a chassis with leaf-spring suspension. The F-series from 1941 received, among other things, heavier armor and wider tracks. When more heavily armored opponents appeared, it became clear that the short gun was less suitable for combat against modern tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlder vehicles, however, remained in use and could later be fitted with additional equipment. The \"Schürzen\" were separate protective plates along the hull and turret. They are among the modifications that were also applied to previously built tanks starting in 1943.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reference to Kursk in the product name places this combination in the summer of 1943. The subject shows how different production series and later-mounted improvements could exist side-by-side within the same unit. A tank did not, therefore, always retain the exact configuration with which it had left the factory throughout its service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThis model kit represents the military vehicle as a detailed plastic assembly kit. 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Reliable radio communications and the division of tasks within the crew were key components of the German way of tank warfare. Success also depended on reconnaissance, supply, and cooperation with other branches of the military.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction of the tank versions continued until 1943, while the related chassis was used for longer for the Sturmgeschütz III. The Panzer III thus forms a link between the early German armored force and the more specialized vehicles of the later war years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ausf. N received a short 7.5 cm cannon for support against infantry and field positions. The Schürzen plates along the hull and turret offered additional protection. 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