Another 251 is going to be added to Dragon's already extensive list of variants of this vehicle...

First of all, by means of explanation, there were two (or three?) versions of the vehicle. DML's new kit will cover this version:



The two others involved fold-down side panels. The third (prototype) had an entirely remodelled rear compartment...

Dragon's New Kit..

DRA 6292 -Sd. Kfz. 251/17 Ausf. D Half Track w/2cm Kwk38

Features Of The New Kit:

- completely new tooling of 2cm Kwk38 w/ detailed pedestal

- gun can elevate as the real thing

- one-piece barrel w/ hollowed out muzzle courtesy of slide molds

- highly detailed gun sight unit

- removable feed cover for separate ammo magazine

- slide-molded ammo magazine is highly detailed

- operator's seat can be positioned at different elevations

- three types of gun shields including:

1) one-piece slide-molded gun shield

2) bonus photo-etched gun shield

3) bonus pre-formed metal gun shield

- new ammo rack w/ photo-etched parts

- new roof armor plate

- Dragon's convenient ez-tracks

- additional individual tracks

- brass width indicator rod

- photo-etched part for lower hull details

- side stowage boxes can be modeled open or closed

- clear vision blocks can be shown in open or closed position

- bonus driver

- Cartograf decal sheets with a range of markings

DRA 6292 Is scheduled for release in January 2006