This is a very nice and somewhat complex upgrade set for the Dragon SdKfz 7 halftrack with the quad 20mm cannon AA set in the bed. There are a number of frets for various parts of this kit and it all comes with a superbly illustrated eight page instruction set. This shows exactly were everything goes, what has to be removed or modified, and how the bits attach to each other.

This 1/35 full detail set includes:
(1) Photoetched Frets x 10
(2) Film for Dashboard x 1
(3) Decal for Dashboard x 1
(4) Thread 500mm
(5) Auxiliary Material: ABS Rod, Brass Wire
Suit for Dragon 6525 Kit

Detail Summary:
(1) Krauss-Maffei & Borgward Name Plate
(2) Radiator’s Double Side Mesh
(3) Add Rich Details on the Engine Including Wiring
(4) Heat Guard Plate of Exhaust Manifold
(5) Reworked Perforated Support Brackets on the Engine Bay Firewall
(6) Fabric Web Padding on the Rear Side Edge of Radiator Housing
(7) Hooks with Spring to Lock the Top Cover of Engine Bay
(8) Engine Compartment Side Panels w/Cooling Slots
(9) Detailed Rifles Rack
(10) Underside Support Brackets of the Front Wheel Mudguards
(11) Treadplate for Side Steps
(12) Detailed Instrument Panel w/Decal+Film
(13) Reworked Windscreen
(14) Tools Brackets & Rear Folding Steps of Folding Side/Rear Platforms
(15) Reworked Folding Support Arms of Folding Gun Crew Bench Seat
(16) Detailed Winch w/Winch Cable
(17) Optional Rear Mudguard
(18) Rich-Detailed 2cm Flak-Vierling38
- Optional Early-Type Instrument Panel
- Detailed Linealvisier 21 Gun Sight
- Optional Round Plates w/Raised Rib on Front Spent Shell Collector
- Detailed Ready Ammo Magazines Racks
- Detailed Magazine Receiver Bracket
- Detailed Gunner’s Firing Foot Pedals
- Detailed Gunner’s Seat Support Arm
- Detailed Elevation Angle Scale
- 4 Early Type Magazine + 1 Magazine Box

January 2010

Thanks www.dragonmodelsusa.com for the review set. Get yours at your local shop or ask them to order it for you. You can also get it from the link.

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