Airborne01's fd.kfz 7. Dragon, 1/35

[Airborne01]

Didn't realise I may have over committed due to a surfeit of wingy fingies and work at school! However, here's my entry, may run out of time but will at least get the prime mover built! Here's the mandatory entree ( less the decals - sorry!)
Steve

 

[Jim R]

That looks a nice but testing kit Steve. Lots of parts and Dragon instructions. Front and centre please.

 

[Airborne01]

That looks a nice but testing kit Steve. Lots of parts and Dragon instructions. Front and centre please.

Yup, I thought that too mate - stand by with the stretcher bearers please!
Steve

 

[Tim Marlow]

Loadsa sprues, what’s not to like. I’m in as well

 

[Allen Dewire]

Well Steve, it looks like you have your work cut out for you when you start this. Just hope you're stocking up on the grape for when you start this puppy!!! You gonna need it Sir..........

Prost
Allen

 

[Airborne01]

Well Steve, it looks like you have your work cut out for you when you start this. Just hope you're stocking up on the grape for when you start this puppy!!! You gonna need it Sir..........

Prost
Allen

Grape? I'm now a confirmed water addict (and serial liar my wife says ...) Well, I do shower occasionally ...!
Steve

 

[Gern]

Welcome aboard Steve. Yet another different kit to add to the list!

 

[adt70hk]

Will be watching in the wings as I'm not in this GB.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Blimmin Eck that's a lot of bits!!
Obviously I'm in as well Steve.....

 

[minitnkr]

They do make a nice pair.

 

[Panzerwrecker]

Does Dragon not include any crew?

 

[Allen Dewire]

Not usually Los...They want to empty your wallet more by having you buy their figure sets too!!!...

Prost
Allen

 

[Panzerwrecker]

Not usually Los...They want to empty your wallet more by having you buy their figure sets too!!!...

Prost
Allen

So true

 

[Jakko]

Not usually Los...They want to empty your wallet more by having you buy their figure sets too!!!...

My 251 kit came with figures, that went straight into one of my figures boxes because I won’t be using them … So I guess from a sample size of 2, the conclusion is that the kits don’t come with figures unless you don’t intend to use them

 

[Airborne01]

Does Dragon not include any crew?

I have a set of 6 figures from Masterbox called 'Off to the front' - Vehicle riders (MB35137) that I intend to adapt (if necessary) to fit in the prime mover - may be a little later than the Endex for the GB but they're about the only game in town unless I buy very expensive, individual, resin figures! Wish me luck!
Steve

 

[Jakko]

The figures from the Tamiya FAMO would probably fit well too, though they’re not really up to the latest standards. You might be able to get them from someone who built that kit and didn’t use the crew, I suppose.

 

[Airborne01]

The figures from the Tamiya FAMO would probably fit well too, though they’re not really up to the latest standards. You might be able to get them from someone who built that kit and didn’t use the crew, I suppose.

Thanks for that Jakko! I have several of the self-same figures and, as you say, they need a 'little' work - if I go that route then I may need a new vacuum cleaner for the man cave! Still, no guts - no glory!
Steve

 

[Airborne01]

Managed to make the chassis - almost complete but winch cable, hydraulics, engine plumbing and touch-ups to do. Just started on fuel tank and running gear but will be slow in posting next stage as I'm locum caretaker next week. Had a nightmare as, having posted these photos, realised the front engine mounts had disengaged - however CA and brute force solved that! My SWMBO asked 'Why bother with detailing when you won't see it once completed? I replied with the immortal words of Peregrine Ayrfix Carpet Monstre - 'Cos I know it's there ...' (Sorry, jacket on and leaving ...)
Steve

 

[Allen Dewire]

That's looking real good Steve and you're off to a great start!!! Yeah, we all have that same thought and we (ourselves) do have that satisfaction of knowing it's there............And................Never to be seen again!!!.........

Prost
Allen

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looking fabulous Steve.