DRAGONARMOR Shermans comin' to town!

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DRAGONARMOR Shermans comin' to town!

Post by theToyFederation » Tue Jun 06, 2006 10:06 am

DRR 60163
1/72 Sherman M4A3(76)W, 761st Tank Bn. "Black Panther" Task Force Rhine, Germany ~ 1st M4A3(76)W by Dragon Models!
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1st M4A3(76)W & 1st U.S. WWII vehicle in this series!
You asked for it....now it's on the way! Destined to become one of the most sought after items in the series, this M4A3(76)W showcases the 761st Tank Battalion as it fought in Task Force Rhine in Germany, 1945.

This high-quality 1/72 scale model is finished in an olive drab and black camouflage scheme, and has a lively array of markings. Their motto was “Come Out Fighting”, and with a model of such distinction, collectors can now begin fielding some American tanks!

Main Features:
- 1st M4A3(76)W & 1st U.S. WWII vehicle in this series!
- Highly popular and collectible item
- True to 1/72 scale
- Fully accurate mold
- Detailed markings and replicates an actual tank as seen in combat photos
- Realistic olive drab and black camouflage
- Fully assembled
- Historically accurate markings and insignia
- Includes protective display case

About the 761st Tank Battalion:
The 761st Tank Battalion, was a United States Army tank battalion during World War II. The unit was made up of black soldiers, who by Federal law were not permitted to serve alongside white troops. (The US Army did not officially desegregate until after World War II). They were known as the "Black Panthers" after their unit's shoulder sleeve insignia. Their motto was "Come out fighting".
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Post by lightning2000 » Tue Jun 06, 2006 10:34 am

Way to go Dragon! Finally some US armor to stand toe-to-toe with all that German weaponry. Very nice indeed!

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Post by Tshintl » Tue Jun 06, 2006 10:51 am

It's about time! I'm very pleased with the news.

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Post by cheesecake » Tue Jun 06, 2006 11:18 am

impatient to have one...
i hope we will see some sherman with french and polish scheme...
very great !

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Dragon Sherman

Post by Airman001 » Tue Jun 06, 2006 12:27 pm

I am a collector of Shermans and 761st Tank Battalion items. Do you have a release date yet?

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Post by Mr. Football » Tue Jun 06, 2006 12:36 pm

Sweet! When will these hit?
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Post by theToyFederation » Tue Jun 06, 2006 1:00 pm

Dragon says July - so does that really mean September/October :lol:
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Post by Juneau@1 » Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:04 am

September/October......you silly optimist :roll:
I have never understood Dragon release schedule. They have announced the Stug III for sometime, yet nothing on the release schedule. It is good to finally see some more variety. I wish they would have choosen something like the M18 Hellcat, Priest, or Stuart which have not been done by anyone.
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Post by Wieslaw » Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:46 am

cheesecake wrote:impatient to have one...
i hope we will see some sherman with french and polish scheme...
very great !
Cheesecake,

yes, it would be nice. But I'm afraid, that we both have to wait some time for "our" Shermans: the French and Polish forces used mostly the export versions, M4A2 or M4A4, and I'm sure the American versions will be released first. But there were exceptions: many "non export" M4A3(105mm)s in your service or M4A1(76)Ws as the basic equipment of our 1st Armoured Division since late 1944. Well, we will see...

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Post by cheesecake » Thu Jun 08, 2006 7:12 am

hello Wieslaw,
i came to read a french book about 1st polish armored division in normandy... a really great book made by didier lodieu with many testimonys of polish and germans soldiers.

"La massue, les soldats polonais dans la bataille de normandie"

If you understand the french look at this website :

http://didierlodieu.site.voila.fr/

take a look at "catalogue"

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Post by Wieslaw » Fri Jun 09, 2006 9:28 am

cheesecake wrote:hello Wieslaw,
i came to read a french book about 1st polish armored division in normandy... a really great book made by didier lodieu with many testimonys of polish and germans soldiers.

"La massue, les soldats polonais dans la bataille de normandie"

If you understand the french look at this website :

http://didierlodieu.site.voila.fr/

take a look at "catalogue"
Hello Cheesecake,

I'm sorry, I don't understand French, but the title - yes :wink:

It's interesting: I just read another foreign book (but in the Polish translation...) about that division "The Black Devils' March. A Doomed Odyssey" by Evan McGilvray.

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Post by KAMIKAZE » Fri Jun 09, 2006 9:43 am

It's about time. The guy at Dragon that makes all the German armor must have been sick the day they approved this tank. :lol:

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Post by Wieslaw » Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:58 am

KAMIKAZE wrote:It's about time. The guy at Dragon that makes all the German armor must have been sick the day they approved this tank. :lol:

Mark

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- I'd suggest a German...
- [not hearing well] A Sherman?
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Post by Philip » Sat Jun 10, 2006 1:42 pm

Since Dragon is finally coming out with a Sherman, it might be a good time to try to get the Matchbox Shermans, 1/72. They are very well made, in the CDC fashion. Stratton Toys has 2 of these 3000toys.com in a "package" deal - 2 Shermans, and a P47 Thunderbolt, for $39.99. A little high, but the Shermans are well worth it. You also might find them at an ebay store. Check them out. You can also find them at Tuesday Morning.

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