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| Subject: | My thoughts on Dragon armour |  |
| Date: | Dec 6, 2003 |
| From: | Alex Clark | |
It seems there are 2 things under discussion here. Firstly, the choice of
subject matter. I'll admit I'm slightly disappointed in that so far, but
there's plenty of opportunity for other subjects in the future. As Stephen
suggests, perhaps they are playing it safe to begin with.
The second, and to my mind more important issue, is the quality of the
releases. Again I'm disappointed. The main reason is because I read this
some moths back:
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"Utilizing our research and experience from our 1/35 line, we will bring you
the most accurate models ever produced in 1/72 scale."
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But we seem to have ended up with some strange model-toy hybrids.
Motorisation holes, clunky details, diecast part gimmicks. It makes a
mockery of the quote. If Dragon wanted to aim at the more casual market then
I have no problem with that - they should just be honest about it to begin
with. I'm with Doug that there are some good bits that can be used for cross
kitting and as spares. But I would have expected a little more than that. I
don't see why we should have lower expectations than the 35th scale lot.
Revell have shown what is possible in this scale and perhaps they should
claim that marketing blurb for themselves...
Alex
"stephen brezinski" wrote in message
news:3fd12070@news.track-link.net...
> Now I don't own one yet but am counting on getting the Ferdinand for sure.
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> I am thinking that perhaps for DML's first venture into small scale they
need to play it safe until they get a name and decide they want to procede
with more? DML with injection molding probably can't take the risk of
$100,000 molds for obscure vehicles that cater to guys like us who like
different stuff. I suspect that they are catering to the majority of
builders and gamers who want a quick nice build for the oh so too common Pz
IV's and Panthers? People they are sure to make money on?
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> They are better than the old ESCI, no, that people are still clammering
for? I do feel the dissapointment when they advertise that they'll be a
breakthrough and they turn out to less than.
> Is the DML glass half full, half empty, or is the glass too big? :-)
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> Stephen
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 | Dragon Release A New 1/72 Tiger I - Marco Leung - Dec 5, 2003 |
| . . . Re: Dragon Release A New 1/72 Tiger I - Doug Chaltry - Dec 5, 2003 |
| . . . . . . Re: Dragon Release A New 1/72 Tiger I - Steve Frost - Dec 5, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . Re: Dragon Release A New 1/72 Tiger I - Doug Chaltry - Dec 6, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: Dragon Release A New 1/72 Tiger I - Damon Agretto - Dec 6, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . More about the Tracks - Doug Chaltry - Dec 6, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: More about the Tracks - David Byrden - Dec 7, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: More about the Tracks - Doug Chaltry - Dec 9, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . Re: Dragon Tiger I w/Zimmerit - Doug Chaltry - Dec 6, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: Okay, I'm gonna be the odd man out here.... - stephen brezinski - Dec 6, 2003 |
| . . . . . . Re: Dragon Release A New 1/72 Tiger I - Alex Clark - Dec 5, 2003 |
| . . . Re: Dragon Release A New 1/72 Tiger I - Richard Dowhower - Dec 6, 2003 |
| . . . . . . Re: Dragon Release A New 1/72 Tiger I - Doug Chaltry - Dec 9, 2003 |
| . . . . . . Re: Dragon Release A New 1/72 Tiger I - Doug Chaltry - Dec 9, 2003 |
| . . . My thoughts on Dragon armour - Alex Clark - Dec 6, 2003 |
| . . . . . . Re: My thoughts on Dragon armour - MSW - Dec 6, 2003 |
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