Dragon 1/35 German Super Tank Maus - or stitched up by my Grandson again!!

[Guest]

I've had me a 'thunk' regarding leaving bits off this kit that are not seen. How could I even consider such a thing? It's my Grandson's model and his money! He entrusted it to me for heavens sake, so a full build it is..... :smiling4:

You can also look at it this way: if you leave the unseen tracks off, he’s getting more value for money. For example, you could put some of those tracks on the front of the hull and/or the sides of the turret, like on many other German tanks of the period.

[Mickc1440]

I see why this one came granddads way :smiling2: keep going Ron you're doing a great job.

[scottie3158]

Ron,
Great work that suspension looks like a maintenance nightmare.

[Si Benson]

Your gonna need to stock up on your glue and paints mate!
That’s a proper beast....better you then me doing them wheels !

[spanner570]

Thanks chaps.
Jakko - The Maus didn't have tracks fastened to the hull or turret sides, so I won't put stuff on it never had fitted. Apart from anything else, I've nearly completed one side of the tracks.
The Grandson is bound to check anyway, so I'll play safe.
Thanks for the suggestion none the less.

Cheers all.
Ron

[grumpa]

Great model Ron, I'm sure you will do it more than justice!

Wow, look at that! it didn't event hurt one little bit :thinking:

[Guest]

Jakko - The Maus didn't have tracks fastened to the hull or turret sides, so I won't put stuff on it never had fitted.

Are you building this as one of the vehicles that actually saw service, then, or as a might-have-been-had-it-entered-production? In the first case, I agree with you; in the second, it’s reasonable to assume it would have spare tracks on its turret or hull like other German tanks of the period.

[spanner570]

Are you building this as one of the vehicles that actually saw service, then, or as a might-have-been-had-it-entered-production? In the first case, I agree with you; in the second, it’s reasonable to assume it would have spare tracks on its turret or hull like other German tanks of the period.

I'm just building it O.O.B. for my Grandson, so I'm not really bothered either way. I'm certainly not going to get involved in a protracted discussion as to whether it did or didn't have track sections fixed to it's various appendages. Life's too short.

My goodness, just look at the time. I'm ready for a cup of cocoa.
Night night.....

[JR]

570.
I take my hat off to you on those wheels ! Well done .
453

[Mini Me]

JR is right those wheels are more than I would tackle. Enjoy your cocoa, Matron has your meds all ready, nitey nite.:tongue-out3:
Cheers, Rick H.

[Guest]

Hi Ron
You have been stitched up indeed. Mind you I shouldn't talk - spent yesterday clambering around the kiddies playground at The Ice Cream Farm to celebrate my granddaughter's second birthday.
Looks like good progress on the wheely bits.
Jim

Well I hope you had your reigns on, and a tag with your name and address tied to your collar.... Mike.

[Guest]

Jim, at least you got an ice cream for your troubles!

Update.
Nice to see the usual February weather back with us - Wet and cold. Although it does mean den time......:thumb2:

All wheel assemblies stuck to lower chassis.
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I might yet fit the whole length of tracks. So just in case, I've fixed the top rollers in position. I'll make a final decision later in the build.
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EDIT - I've had me a 'thunk' regarding leaving bits off this kit that are not seen. How could I even consider such a thing? It's my Grandson's model and his money! He entrusted it to me for heavens sake, so a full build it is..... :smiling4:

Mind you if it were mine I would be leaving loads out.
Cheers.
Ron

I would have told him anyway :angry: so there.... Mike.

[Guest]

Ron, after spending all that time building that suspension, it would be a crime not to go the whole hog and add all the tracks - go for it.... Mike.

[spanner570]

Good Crack!

Best part of today gone, but I've finished the suspension and tracks. It all went together without any major issues - Just a bit of a strain on the old peepers.


My 1/35 paratrooper gives a good indication just how big the tracks alone were on the brute. His rifle is touching the tracks.


Painting next. When my eyes return to their respective sockets, that is....... :flushed:

Cheers.
Ron

[Mini Me]

I don't think that would fit on a rail car for transport...clearly a last ditch weapon. Looking forward to the wet stuff, one color or camo?
Cheers Mate, Rick H.