In Box Review of DML Dragon 1/35th Scale
German Howitzer Gun Crew
Kit no. 6461
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: $10.96
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: $10.96
DML Dragon is a prolific model company based in Hong Kong China. They make all manner of different model kits in the popular scales.
This kit comes in a shrink-wrapped tray and lid type box. The box art shows a German 5 man crew manning a SFH-18 heavy howitzer (reviewed elsewhere here on Indy AMPS). The howitzer is done ghost-like and not included.
One side panel shows Gr-19 and Gr-19 Schwere Belogrenate ammo rounds (concrete-piercing) included in the kit as a BONUS, propellant charges, protective cases for rounds and wicker ground mats included. A ram rod and ranging pole are included.
The other side panel says that the kit is not suitable for kids under 3 due to small parts they might swallow. The copyright date is 2007 and DML’s street address is Hong Kong is prided. The kit was made in China.
The bottom of the box has color illustrations of the 5 crew members and black and white illustrations of the pioneer equipment included in the kit.
This kit comes in a shrink-wrapped tray and lid type box. The box art shows a German 5 man crew manning a SFH-18 heavy howitzer (reviewed elsewhere here on Indy AMPS). The howitzer is done ghost-like and not included.
One side panel shows Gr-19 and Gr-19 Schwere Belogrenate ammo rounds (concrete-piercing) included in the kit as a BONUS, propellant charges, protective cases for rounds and wicker ground mats included. A ram rod and ranging pole are included.
The other side panel says that the kit is not suitable for kids under 3 due to small parts they might swallow. The copyright date is 2007 and DML’s street address is Hong Kong is prided. The kit was made in China.
The bottom of the box has color illustrations of the 5 crew members and black and white illustrations of the pioneer equipment included in the kit.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
The kit contains 7 medium grey trees of parts in 5 sealed cello bags and 2 tan vinyl trees in a sealed cello bag. One small grey tree and the 2 vinyl ones are in another cello bag with a still cardboard backing.
Medium grey letter A parts tree holds: 6 gas mask canisters, 6 bayonets in scabbards, the 5 crew figures parts (separate heads, torsos and legs), 6 equipment pouches and 6 steel helmets (49 parts)
The kit contains 7 medium grey trees of parts in 5 sealed cello bags and 2 tan vinyl trees in a sealed cello bag. One small grey tree and the 2 vinyl ones are in another cello bag with a still cardboard backing.
Medium grey letter A parts tree holds: 6 gas mask canisters, 6 bayonets in scabbards, the 5 crew figures parts (separate heads, torsos and legs), 6 equipment pouches and 6 steel helmets (49 parts)
Medium grey letter B parts tree holds: 7 more alternate right and left arms for the figures. (14 parts)
Medium grey letter G tree holds: 5 regular rounds and 5 concrete penetrating rounds, 10 powder charges, 5 powder charge lids, the ram rod and targeting stake (27 parts)
Medium grey GA parts tree holds: 6 canteens, 6 steel helmets, 8 bayonets in scabbards, 10 shovels in carrying pouches, 6 mess kits, 2 mess kit cups, a pair of binoculars, 6 gas mask canisters, 6 canteen cups, 2 open mess kits, 12 lids and bottoms for the gas mask canisters, a shovel blade and loose handle (68 parts)
Medium grey GB parts tree holds: 3 open pistol holsters, 6 MP-40 machine pistol ammo pouches, 6 grenade pouches, 16 rifle ammo pouches, 3 closed pistol holsters, 8 bread sacks, 2 map cases, 8 equiptment bags and 4 rolled tarps (56 parts)
Medium grey tree has letters A through F on it. Each letter marks a left and right arm part for the figures (12 parts)
A second similar medium grey letter MG tree also has letters A through F on it which mark alternate poses for left and right arms for the figures (12 parts)
A second similar medium grey letter MG tree also has letters A through F on it which mark alternate poses for left and right arms for the figures (12 parts)
Tan vinyl letter L parts tree holds 4 wicker ammo cases.
A second un-alphabetized tan vinyl tree holds 2 wicker ground mats and 4 powder charges (6 parts)
All the trees are nicely cello bagged to protect them from rubbing together and breaking off parts. Good job DML!
The instructions complete the kit. It consists of a single sheet printed in color on one side. It shows each of the 5 figures in alternate poses. The only field equipment it shows on them is the equipment bag on a strap across their chests, a gas mask canister and a steel helmet on all of them.
That means that the multitude of all the other field equipment in the box will wind up in a modeler’s spare box for other projects.
Nice to get extra, but I would have preferred more ammo rounds and wicker stuff. Also a few more figures. A howitzer crew was usually 7 or 8 men, not just 5.
This kit will go nicely with either of the SFH-18 howitzer kits now on the market. Highly recommended.
I purchased my kit at my local hobby shop.
The instructions complete the kit. It consists of a single sheet printed in color on one side. It shows each of the 5 figures in alternate poses. The only field equipment it shows on them is the equipment bag on a strap across their chests, a gas mask canister and a steel helmet on all of them.
That means that the multitude of all the other field equipment in the box will wind up in a modeler’s spare box for other projects.
Nice to get extra, but I would have preferred more ammo rounds and wicker stuff. Also a few more figures. A howitzer crew was usually 7 or 8 men, not just 5.
This kit will go nicely with either of the SFH-18 howitzer kits now on the market. Highly recommended.
I purchased my kit at my local hobby shop.