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A New Direction for DML in Figures?


Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 08:38 PM GMT

By JIM RAE
Dragon Models have just announced a New, 1/35th scale figure set. Not, in itself surprising, however what they are doing with it is extremely interesting..

6574 - German Warriors 1940-41

Is a five-figure set which, on first impression, is another Early-War set, which, reflecting the increasing amount of new AFV releases is understandable. Four infantry and one AFV crewmen are included. Pretty standard fare - so it appears.

However, the figures reflect something we rarely see - troops in the process of 'preparing'. Adjusting helmet straps, putting on a tunic etc. are mundane, but frequently documented activities. Great to see them in figure sets!

I have to admit, to not being tremendously 'enthused' by some of the recent announcements, this set though just screams potential.

It also reflects many of the superb Volstad illustrations we've seen over the years - one of the biggest sources of inspiration available.

More of this kind of set please!


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jimbrae SAID
Dragon Models have just announced a New, 1/35th scale figure set: 6574 - German Warriors 1940-41. Not, in itself surprising, however what they are doing with it is extremely interesting.. The full reports and re-edited images, can be seen: Link to Item If you have comments or questions please post them here. Thanks!

montythefirst SAID
Great looking set the artwork isn't by Volstad though its not his signature

jimbrae SAID
I know it's not by Ron Volstad - my point is that thanks to HIS (previous) work in illustration, they've acted as an inspiration for sets such as this :) Kudos to the illustrator of THIS set though - it's excellent...

Dangeroo SAID
Very, very interesting! Here's hoping for a US and Brit set! :) ;) Cheerio!

slodder SAID
These do look like they have potential and could really set the scene for a good diorama.

Uruk-Hai SAID
Good call by Dragon. More sets like. Nice boxart that looks like Volstad or at least inspired by. Cheers

alanmac SAID
Hi Great looking set and it seems that Dragon have woken up to the alternatives available with figures rather than what they mainly produce. Step in the right direction, more please and not only German. I wonder if the choice of AFV in the background has any significance ? (considering the recent releases from Tristar and Bronco) Time will tell. Alan

Kuno-Von-Dodenburg SAID
A must-have set for many modellers, I think. I'm amazed that it's taken so long for such a set to appear. The Miniart set "Soviet Tank Crew At Rest" includes a Russian "tankist" putting on overalls, but that's the only similar sort of thing that springs immediately to mind. Oh, and a couple of Verlinden winter Panzer crewmen doing likewise. But certainly an interesting new direction from Dragon. Let's hope it's not just a one-off. - Steve

Shakermaker SAID
That's really interesting, I like it. The artwrok is made by Dmitryi Zgonnik, originally for Concord Publications. First, second and fifth from the left are from 'German Invasion of Yugoslavia' book, third and forth from 'Das Reich in France' book. Btw, Stephen Andrew did also exellent artworks for Concord Publications that would be really usefull to follow by DML.

AlanL SAID
These look good, so they are finally catching on to the possibilities of more generic type figures, which can only be a good thing. Al


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