DRAGON 3563 – Black Label – Smart Kit
MIM-104F PATRIOT Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) System PAC-3 M901 Launching Station.
1:35 scale – sizes not given
Skill level 14+ – 480 parts –
No recommendations for paint colours given on box
Kit contains model of one missile launcher and one semi-trailer.
Highly detailed M901 Launching Station on M860 semi-trailer of Patriot PAC-3 SAM System produced in 1:35 scale.
16 missile canisters of PAC-3 SAM systemdepicted accurately.
Separate components such as two Enhanced Launcher Electronics Assembly units are added to the trailer.
Well-detailed 15kw diesel Launcher Generator Set mounted on M860 trailer.
Launcher Machanics Assembly assembled from different pieces to permit correct 38° elevation anglefor firing configuration.
Four trailer stabilizers can be deployed for firing configuration.
Option of depicting PAC-3 missile being ejected from launch canister.
Under-surface detail on M860 semi-trailer is fully represented.
Difficult-to-see areas such as trailer axles and suspension fully represented.
Elevation mechanism of the Launcher Machanics Assembly is masterfully produced.
Unbelievable detail on elements such as platform erection system and motor-driven pedestal assembly.
Tread plate texture on trailer surfaces is minutely reproduced.
Tread plate texture on trailer walk-about platform is beautifully recreated.
Compartments beneath Enhanced Launcher Electronics Assembly units are newly molded.
Accurately depicted Launcher Interconnection Group for missile launcher.
All requisite components included in minute detail.
Finely rendered rear crossmember and tail lights.
Extendable antenna mast for VHF data-link is well detailed.
Finely molded VHF data-link antenna on M901 Launching Station.
Despite its thin dimensions, antenna mast is molded true to scale.
Safety railings use metal cable for maximum realism.
Semi-trailer tires employ DS to maximise realism.
Striking detail on semi-trailer wheels includes embossed writing and wheel nuts.
