smutz Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Hi guys, here's my first entry started Dragons 7/1 flak, chassis built up that single main frame makes a world of difference to the Trump 7.. built & with road wheels/running gear fitted, sprayed with Tamiya enamels XF-63 & tyres NATO black.. winch built with AM cable added.. & fitted to the chassis.. engine built looks good to me, although some reviews have criticised it.. just to give an idea between this one & the Trumpeter 7 dragon take 7 stage's trump take 16 + a fair few sub assemblies to get this far. Andy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D_IcarUS_ Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Nice work so far!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smutz Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 Hi, engine mounted on chassis painted X-18 & XF-9 for the primer front rad & fender on.. tracks made up they re the working type so no worries about glue setting times gun platform underside with spare tyre mounted on the chassis.. here's the head on between Dragon & Trumpeter's 7's.. Andy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
indydog Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Looking good Andy. I have this very same kit in the stash and shall be watching closely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smutz Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 Hi guys, got the upper body/gun platform fitted along with the bonnet & side panels that's another nice Maybach gone forever :).. tracks on painted gun metal (Tamiya) & RLM 66 for the pads. wire mesh PE dry fitted to the platform this is building up fast for the parts count with no fit probs at all ( now that's tempting fate) Andy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slick95 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Very cool! Makes me want to try some sort of non-aircraft build! Thanks for sharing! SLICK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark M. Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Is this the truck they drove away with at the end of "Dirty Dozen"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smutz Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 Is this the truck they drove away with at the end of "Dirty Dozen"? Hi Mark, this is the one you're thinking of a standard 7 prime mover it's the Trumpeter kit (stalled).. Andy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Hi Mark, this is the one you're thinking of a standard 7 prime mover it's the Trumpeter kit (stalled).. Andy. Yep...minus the rear stowage rack. http://www.cinemaisdope.com/news/films/dir...dirty_dozen.jpg Both kits are looking good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Wow i love your work lots of details and fine craftsmanship Cheers Neo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smutz Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 Hi guys, I waiting for the upper hull to dry so I've started the flak body.. I've replaced the kits barrels with ones from RBL these have nice perforated flash suppressors this is one of the area's that Dragon have skimped on.. first coat of XF-63 dry so I've fitted the hull sides/tailgate & started to add some tarps.. Andy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smutz Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hi guys, gun shield fitted & guns mounted just added some silver chips.. body finished just got to add the windscreen & pioneer tools.. Andy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greenghost Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I've replaced the kits barrels with ones from RBL these have nice perforated flash suppressors this is one of the area's that Dragon have skimped on.. Andy. Hi Andy, Good job on this. I have the same kit in the stash. I'm not really an armour guy, I never heard of RBL, could you let me know where did you get the RBL barrels? Thank you S. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smutz Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hi S, here's two links for the RB barrels Lou Stener in the UK http://www.armour-models.co.uk/ & Tank rats AFV in the States http://www.tankratsafvdepot.com/index.php?...facturers_id=10 HTH & good luck with your 7 it really dose fly together. Andy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graemeb Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hi guys, gun shield fitted & guns mounted just added some silver chips.. body finished just got to add the windscreen & pioneer tools.. Andy. Hey Andy, looking good there, nice clean build, just one small bit of advise, the silver is a bit to much, I always use a soft pencil ie, hb or some model master rubber colored paint, still looks worn but not so bright, Sorry just my pennies worth. Here is a great example of wear, not mine though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
indydog Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 (edited) Andy, That is looking great! I love the turned barrels and muzzels. Does the kit include that cool gunsite or is that p/e too? *Edit I just checked on those Flak 38 barrels. They only come 1 to a pack, you have to by 4 packs? At 10.99 each I think I'll have to pass on those. Edited August 21, 2009 by indydog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greenghost Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hi S, here's two links for the RB barrelsLou Stener in the UK http://www.armour-models.co.uk/ & Tank rats AFV in the States http://www.tankratsafvdepot.com/index.php?...facturers_id=10 HTH & good luck with your 7 it really dose fly together. Andy. Thanks Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smutz Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 Andy,That is looking great! I love the turned barrels and muzzels. Does the kit include that cool gunsite or is that p/e too? *Edit I just checked on those Flak 38 barrels. They only come 1 to a pack, you have to by 4 packs? At 10.99 each I think I'll have to pass on those. Thanks guys, Mark have a look at Lou Stener's site the barrels are £ 3.00 each he also stocks the Armourscale spent ammo & Hauler ammo box's these two are a must if you're doing a combat ready 7/1 he dose ship overseas. Graemeb, thanks for the tips the pics show the silver a lot more prominent then it really is, just started to weathering now with a first coat of MiG filters. Andy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smutz Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 Hi guys, added two filters (MiG) & a flat coat (AV) so its now ready for weathering then some spent case's... Andy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Awesome work man, that looks excellent. I really love the barrels you used. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
indydog Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Looks great Andy! Thanks for the tip on Lou Stener's site, the price on Tankrats was unreal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smutz Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Hi guys, here's my first finish build Dragons 7/1 Flakvierling 38 weathered with MiG European mud over all & Tamiya weathering sets. Added spent shells from Armourscale , ammo box's from Hauler & perforated barrels from RB.... Thanks Andy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
indydog Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Well done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lgl007 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 WOW... fabulous work! Now it just needs some figures and a nice dio... -Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimz66 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I echo my sentiments on your T-34. Very well done on this one too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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