In Box Review of Shanghai Dragon 1/35th Scale German Sturmboat with Pioniere
Kit no. 6108
By Ray Mehlberger
OUT OF PRODUCTION
Kit has a copyright date of 1998. I paid $7.50 for my kit back then at a shop in another city.
By Ray Mehlberger
OUT OF PRODUCTION
Kit has a copyright date of 1998. I paid $7.50 for my kit back then at a shop in another city.
THE KIT:
Shanghai Dragon a division of DML Dragon is based in Shanghai. I only have one other kit I think that is Shanghai. All my other ones are from the main company in Hong Kong, China. Dragon is a prolific model company that makes all manner of model subjects in the popular scales.
This kit comes in a shrink-wrapped tray and lid type box.
The box art shows 2 sturmboats cruising along. They are both overall panzer grey. Both of them have one man steering the boats at the rear and 4 infantrymen riding in the bow of the boats.
One side panel has the color box arts of 2 other kits that DML markets: Kit no. 6081 a Sturmpanzer IV Brummbar (late) Sd.Kfz. 166 and Kit no. 6109 German Large Rubber Dinghy with Pioniere's.
Shanghai Dragon a division of DML Dragon is based in Shanghai. I only have one other kit I think that is Shanghai. All my other ones are from the main company in Hong Kong, China. Dragon is a prolific model company that makes all manner of model subjects in the popular scales.
This kit comes in a shrink-wrapped tray and lid type box.
The box art shows 2 sturmboats cruising along. They are both overall panzer grey. Both of them have one man steering the boats at the rear and 4 infantrymen riding in the bow of the boats.
One side panel has the color box arts of 2 other kits that DML markets: Kit no. 6081 a Sturmpanzer IV Brummbar (late) Sd.Kfz. 166 and Kit no. 6109 German Large Rubber Dinghy with Pioniere's.
This is followed by a caution in 6 languages, including English, to be careful around glue and paint and to ventilate the area they are being used in. The kit is designed for modelers 10 and older, but not suitable for children under 3 due to small parts.
The other side panel has 3 color walk-around type photos of the model made up. Followed by DML's street address in Shanghai, China, their telephone and FAX number and MADE IN CHINA.
The other side panel has 3 color walk-around type photos of the model made up. Followed by DML's street address in Shanghai, China, their telephone and FAX number and MADE IN CHINA.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX:
This kit contains one light grey tree of parts in a sealed cello bag and the instructions.
The instructions consist of a single sheet that is folded in the center to create 4 pages in 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" page format.
Page one begins with a black and white repeat of the box art, above the part tree illustration.
Page 2 and 3 give 2 assembly steps for the boat and its motor above cautions in 6 languages (including English) and a suggested color listing of Gunze Sangyo and Italeri paint brands.
Page 4 has a 2-view for assembly and painting the crew figure above decal application
instructions in the 6 languages.
This is redundant, due to the fact that there is NO DECAL sheet in the kit.
The lone light grey tree holds: the hull, floor, side bumpers, propeller drive shaft, propeller, engine, rudder, crew figure (divided into separate torso, head, arms lower body halves, steel helmet, etc.)
This kit contains one light grey tree of parts in a sealed cello bag and the instructions.
The instructions consist of a single sheet that is folded in the center to create 4 pages in 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" page format.
Page one begins with a black and white repeat of the box art, above the part tree illustration.
Page 2 and 3 give 2 assembly steps for the boat and its motor above cautions in 6 languages (including English) and a suggested color listing of Gunze Sangyo and Italeri paint brands.
Page 4 has a 2-view for assembly and painting the crew figure above decal application
instructions in the 6 languages.
This is redundant, due to the fact that there is NO DECAL sheet in the kit.
The lone light grey tree holds: the hull, floor, side bumpers, propeller drive shaft, propeller, engine, rudder, crew figure (divided into separate torso, head, arms lower body halves, steel helmet, etc.)
The 4 infantrymen, as shown on the box art, are not provided. The boat sorely needs them or a cargo load.
Otherwise recommended.
I purchased my in the late 90's.
Otherwise recommended.
I purchased my in the late 90's.