Maybe it's my imagination, but details on this model seem really, really crisp. More than on the other Dragon 1/35 models I've collected.
Paint seems to be a little uneven regarding gloss/matte appearance. For example the muzzle brake is rather glossy and toyish. Residue on the muzzle brake doesn't seem dark enough. It does look unnaturally pristine, for some reason it just begs to have some dirt, mud and wear.
Haven't installed the little spikey thing on the turret.
Overall, pretty good, there are a few assembly spots that I don't know what to make of. Note: I discovered the areas in question were accurate to the original tank.
Some of the cables appear to be made from real strands of wire and look more realistic than the 61019. One problem though is the cable prevents the driver's hatch from opening completely.
I'm no expert on Tigers, and more familiar with the mid or late production models. Each Dragon model seems to be filled with lessons. This initial production version had quite a few surprises for me, the two little holes over the driver's visor, storage bin shape, modified and the exhaust covers.
Good details on the tank. After kicking up the contrast in PhotoShop on some of their photos, I'm going to agree with that website, that the 142 had a different color paint inside the outline.
I want my tanks to look right 