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| Subject: | Re: My thoughts on Dragon armour |  |
| Date: | Dec 6, 2003 |
| From: | MSW | |
"Alex Clark" wrote in message
news:3fd19730@news.track-link.net...
> "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.
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> Revell have shown what is possible in this scale and perhaps they should
> claim that marketing blurb for themselves...
>
> Alex
>
Hehe c'mon , "honest and manufacturer" are a contradiction of terms. Dragon
had me curious about there foray into the smaller scale but with the
problems this group has mentioned I will wait...
Cheers, MSW
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