I’ve been looking at this new product line from Dragon ever since they announced it, and I have yet to buy one of the kits. I know they have the pre-assembled kits(link:http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodlist.asp?tlcode=DRG), but also make ones that the modeler can assemble themselves. So far they offer the Glock 17 + Gun Case and the M-14 rifle, and I was wondering does anyone have these in their stash or already built one?(note: image below is of the pre-assembled series)
mg.mikael - I’m looking at the M-14 kit as well. However, its not in my stash just yet. I used the “14” in Iraq during past deployments and I think a nice 1/3 scale M-14 set on a nice “gun-rack” style stand would look nice in my display case.
modelchasm- You’re right an M-14 would look pretty sweet on a ‘gun rack’, plus it’s something different from the ordinary model.
usmc1371- Thanks for the great link, it had reviews on both the Glock and M-14.[8D]
smeagol the vile- If sales are good on these first two guns they released, then I suppose it’s just a matter of time before they start releasing WWII guns. Here’s hoping they release a Tommy gun or Luger.
Well, last I heard, Texas doesn’t require a permit to own a firearm…
I’ve never seen a Glock frame and parts kit in any caliber and a real gun will cost a heck-of-a-lot more than a plastc model.
Besides, a Glock is 83 pct steel and 17 pct plastic even though the news networks spent quite a lot of time inferring it was all plastic back when the pistol first appeared.
A shame LS brand 1:1 scale plastic model pistol kit sales ended in the 1980s.
A gun costs more because it’s an engineered piece of steel that can kill people. I honestly had no idea they made model guns (just getting back into the hobby), but part of the appeal of modeling for me is that while I love airplanes I can’t see myself ever owning an F-15 whereas I own a Glock (among others[;)]) already. I can understand it if you live in a nation such Britain or Australia, but not in the States (at least mine for now).
Might I suggest Airsoft? Not everyone is going to be able to obtain a 416 or a G36, but you can get a 1:1 replica for a few hundred bucks. Hell, I guess that defeats the purpose though since you obviously want to assemble.
Just can’t wrap my head around that, but I’m a gun guy and I like the bang and satisfaction of actually sending a round down range. Don’t hunt though, I’d feel bad.
Airsoft is just an all around bad idea except for mature adults. I can’t tell you how many kids in their late teens have almost been killed by me or my co-workers because they were running around at night with a real looking M-16 or handgun.
1/3 scale is considerably less likely to be confused with the real thing.
Legislation enacted during the 1980s mandating red tips on Toy guns ( and Airsoft ) was supposed to “solve” the danger of police mistakenly shooting children playing with toy guns.
Of course, human eyes can’t easily distinguish color in darkness.
As far as I know, childrencannot legally own Airsoft in most if not all locations anyway.
On size, ever see a .25 caliber pocket pistol ?
I’ve only handled a full size Glock -never seen a 1/3 scale Glock- but would be willing to guess the model kit under the right conditions can still be mistaken for a real pocket pistol. In addition, the Glock G26 9mm subcompact is very small.
If I were to base my decision on what should or should not be produced exclusively upon a danger of police accidentally shooting children playing with a plastic model of a pistol, I would state I am more receptive towards 1/3 scale rifles over pistols because rifles should be easier to recognize. Again, it depends upon lighting conditions.
Parents are ultimately responsible for restricting their child’s access to anything which could cause injury or be mistaken as a real firearm.
Id put money on the inability to get your finger into the trigger guard to pull the trigger therefor making the 1/3rd handgun impossible to hold right and mistake for real
Been rolling around the idea of scratch building a 1/3 scale BMG. Of course it will be broken down and able to assemble like the real deal.
As for the rest I like to send lead down range as well, actually hit a hand gun range out west & buddy I went with is now convinced in purchasing a .45 ACP in a 1911 style. (he recently acquired the legal government paperwork to do so) A Czechoslovakian copy can be purchased for under 400$ CDN new.
What a suprise to see this thread resurrected from the twilight zone aka anything past page one.[;)]
Hey smeagol, let me know how that M-14 kit comes together. I never purchased one of the 1/3 kits, my money is saving up to buy some ‘real’ guns when the local gun show comes around in the fall.
