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Post by bwilt on Mar 31, 2024 7:40:39 GMT
Paul, nice old set to go with your bug👍
Guy, sure like your sets👍
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Post by Paul B on Mar 31, 2024 9:34:52 GMT
Jeff, Scalemates say 198*  . So I can't say how old it is for definite, but it is still good shape, even after 30+ years  . Tommy thank you mucker  |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 1, 2024 12:20:29 GMT
I have started . Right at the start Dragon have scored full points with the instructions . The 4 bolts for the track runners and the rear backing plates, from the VVSS sussy units are not even mentioned  .  Next the upper hull needs some 0.8mm profile adding, if not the lower hull will sink into the upper hull   At least the suspension units go together well   |
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Post by Boots on Apr 1, 2024 12:29:29 GMT
Good `ol Dragon!!...........ya mini motor-bikes look good tho |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 1, 2024 12:49:04 GMT
Good `ol Dragon!!...........ya mini motor-bikes look good tho Mini motor bikes  . |
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Post by JEFF on Apr 1, 2024 13:49:28 GMT
I knew they looked familiar.
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Post by Paul B on Apr 1, 2024 14:05:02 GMT
I thought of these little nasties . |
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Post by bwilt on Apr 1, 2024 15:55:17 GMT
Nice instructions, by the time you do your fifth Dragon Sherman you'll know how to do it all correct |
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Post by JEFF on Apr 1, 2024 19:53:48 GMT
I thought of these little nasties . Ohhhhh,I forgot about those ones.  |
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 2, 2024 1:31:57 GMT
Ahhhhh, yes, Paul! I am getting flashbacks from my Firefly Ic (Hybrid) build because Dragon confused the hell out of me on Page 1 of the instructions for that one, also.
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Post by tommygunn on Apr 2, 2024 11:45:39 GMT
Looking ship shape, though.
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Post by Armorguy on Apr 2, 2024 14:28:18 GMT
The bogie wheels look nicely worn Paul, well done.
Dragon + instruction manual = instruction manuhell👿
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Post by Paul B on Apr 2, 2024 14:40:11 GMT
Cheers chaps . Guy the running gear treated to the "Boots wear and tear scheme" . Firstly I applied TET normal setting glue and then ran them over coarse sand paper, I then carved the edges with a sharp blade |
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Post by Armorguy on Apr 2, 2024 14:44:00 GMT
Cheers chaps . Guy the running gear treated to the "Boots wear and tear scheme" . Firstly I applied TET normal setting glue and then ran them over coarse sand paper, I then carved the edges with a sharp blade Cool! Why didn't that come up in my mind? Thanks for sharing!👊 |
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Post by Marco on Apr 3, 2024 19:22:28 GMT
I'm in the 5th or 6th row, but I'm stand to see another build. Great start mate!
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Post by nito74 on Apr 4, 2024 2:49:27 GMT
The bogie wheels look nicely worn Paul, well done. Dragon + instruction manual = instruction manuhell👿 |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 4, 2024 3:58:00 GMT
Guy, you can't think of everything . Marco, you might be at the back, but you are more than welcome my friend . John, LMFAO sir |
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Post by Armorguy on Apr 4, 2024 19:51:38 GMT
The bogie wheels look nicely worn Paul, well done. Dragon + instruction manual = instruction manuhell👿 Now that was a Manuhell😂🤣😂good one ! |
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Post by alexb on Apr 4, 2024 22:44:45 GMT
The bogie wheels look nicely worn Paul, well done. Dragon + instruction manual = instruction manuhell👿 I remember those old DML Sherman kits. They used the lower hull and suspensions from the Italeri kits. It always amazed me how Dragon could take the same instructions and make a mess of them.
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Post by Paul B on Apr 6, 2024 19:53:43 GMT
Okay, as Jeff said in his truck post "my brain is hurting" . This certainly is a very trying kit  . After a two hour battle I have gotten the upper and lower hull and the freaking transmission cover in place. It ain't pretty, but it is in place and holds tight . Next move? Tidy the bloody lot up.... somehow..... but I do have a plan     |
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