Dragon 1/35 sd.kfz.184 Ferdinand

[Si Benson]

After a string of modern stuff and a couple of 1/100 builds, I decided it was time to rummage around in the stash and find something.
A quick look into the box and a flick through the instructions and the deal was done.

Picked this up from eBay over 10yrs ago. The previous owner brought an Aber barrel with muzzle break which I found in the box.

Heres what you get….

 

[Si Benson]

Made a start on the under gubbins….

 

[Jakko]

Another vehicle on my “would really like to build” list, so I’ll be sure to follow your version instead of adding to my own stash

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Nice!!
I'll tag along too Si, looking forward to it

 

[Jim R]

Looks good Si. Lots of plastic and Dragon instructions - you could be at it a while. I'll settle down and watch with interest.

 

[adt70hk]

Good to you blogging this Si!

Looking forward to your working your magic.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[David Lovell]

I'm in Si looks a nice kit ,separate links and some etch to play with nothing else to ask for ,she's a size I bet when built just make sure you've enough of the runny stuff don't want to run out just as you get to the end. Dave

 

[BattleshipBob]

Count me in Si, interesting but flawed vehicle

 

[Mini Me]

Looks like a fun project Si........with plenty of "tidbits" to keep you busy.

 

[Si Benson]

Good evening all,
Well the Ferdi seems to of drawn a few eyes, hoping not to disappoint then!

Great to have you all along

Carried on assembling the suspension bogeys…… Glad to report no problems so far!
The suspension was a Porsche design and quite different from the german big cats.
The kit can be modelled with them in full range if required…






All six are then mounted onto the hull.…




Hopefully more tomorrow.
cheers

 

[Waspie]

I'll tag along if I may. Can't do anything myself at the moment due to the weather and recuperating from the other half's 'list'!!!!

 

[Si Benson]

I'll tag along if I may. Can't do anything myself at the moment due to the weather and recuperating from the other half's 'list'!!!!

The more the merrier

 

[Si Benson]

A little more done tonight with assembly of the front and rear drive sprockets and at this point the instructions says to assemble the track…..so naturally I skipped this for now and carried on with the assembly of the rear hull




The wheels are just dry fit so they can be removed for painting. The front sprockets have an off centre hub which always helps with track fitting.

for its age it’s not a bad kit so far.

 

[Jim R]

Good progress Si. No problems so far.

....at this point the instructions says to assemble the track…..so naturally I skipped this for now

Coward

 

[Si Benson]

Good progress Si. No problems so far.

Coward

Yup

 

[Andy T]

I'll keep an eye on this one. Looking good so far.

I've had the Tamiya Elefant on my wishlist for ages and I've never braved a Dragon kit, so will be good to see how this goes together.

 

[Airborne01]

Never fancied this beastie but I will follow with deep interest! Looking good so far!
Steve

 

[Scratchbuilder]

Right where's the biscuits, if I do not get bikkies then I will not sleep.... Will you be zimmeriting it???

 

[Si Benson]

Right where's the biscuits, if I do not get bikkies then I will not sleep.... Will you be zimmeriting it???

Sorry Mike, no bikkies but I do have some homemade chicken and vegetable curry I could email to you

Apparently the Ferdinand didn’t get Zimm until it became Elephant (?) so I can avoid that extra step.

 

[Si Benson]

Tiny weeny update as I had to work till lunch time.

Broke out the included photoetch and added the mud deflectors (?) and a mesh grill over the rear intake. The kit comes with a choice of metal D shackles or plastic…..metal it was.




Then the cover goes in place to hid the majority of etch
Convoy light on and tow point and the rear end is done I think.