Richards Dragon Donkey Modification

[Dave Ward]

Richard,
amazing work with the donkey - I remember making the 1/35 Italeri Breda 20 - with servants and horse ( although it looked more like a mule to me ). Yes- a horse drawn AA gun! Can't find any pictures of it made up, but the sprue shots give the impression

I often wondered if that would be useful in a conversion. Sadly, I think the model may be discontinued, but it may be worth a search......................
Dave

[Jim R]

Hi Richard
Well this is a blast from the past. Donkey is looking great with his load. Agree the ears need a trim.
Jim

[rtfoe]

Thanks David, that is one stubborn looking horse/donkey by looking at the pose on the sprue.
I've got these images to help me...



Cheers,
Richard

[rtfoe]

Hi Richard
Well this is a blast from the past. Donkey is looking great with his load. Agree the ears need a trim.
Jim

:tears-of-joy: Sounds like he needs to go to the barber.

Cheers,
Richard

[Mini Me]

Just a wee bit Richard..........unless of course you are going for the "Mule" look Rick H.

[rtfoe]

Ok ...a wee bit has been taken off with a burr and shaped...



Hhmmm...maybe a bit more I think.

Cheers,
Richard

[Mini Me]

I agree.......they appear to be just a tad too broad near the tip of the ear........perhaps just a bit of thinning down might help as well. Rick H.

[rtfoe]

Thanks with sticking with me on the ears, I have thinned then and narrowed to more acceptable levels, I hope.



Trust me, a ton of resin has been shaved and burred off that it is thin enough to see through.



A diamond cutter was used to bore deeper into the ear and smoothen the edges and tip.



It's really taken donkey years to get to this point so I'll be getting on with more stowage and gear starting with latching with rope to secure what's on now. :smiling6:

Cheers,
Richard

[Jim R]

Hi Richard
The ears are much improve. Carry on Sir and leave them alone now.
Jim

[rtfoe]

Will do Jim, thanks.

Cheers,
Richard

[Mini Me]

I'm "all ears" as to what's next.... :rolling:

[yak face]

Fantastic modifications richard , looks just like he's being pulled . I must admit when i saw the title all i could think of was the donkey dragon babies from Shrek :smiling5:

[rtfoe]

Thanks guys...my donkey has grown from a little tyke these past few years. If I take much longer to complete him I would need to add hair dye to stop him from aging further. :tears-of-joy:

Cheers,
Richard

[Steve Jones]

Forgot about this project Richard. Nice to see your latest additions. Must be ready for some paint now??

[rtfoe]

Ooh! Don't hold your breath Steve...much more hesitation and tinkering on the stowage before the wet stuff goes on.

Cheers,
Richard