Tamiya Dragon Wagon

[grumpa]

Jim,
That's looking really good, do not forget to add grease on the skids up to the 5th wheel, they get plastered with it when coupling and un-coupling the trailer. Like all the 'wiring' looms, it's those little details that make the model.
Looking forward to more.
Mile

Got it!
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[scottie3158]

Jim,
Just an idea but when I did my 5th wheel I used neat oil paint mixed with some pigment just to stiffen it up.

[grumpa]

Jim,
Just an idea but when I did my 5th wheel I used neat oil paint mixed with some pigment just to stiffen it up.

I was thinking along those same lines, I use black oil paint (tube) very shiny and the consistency of black grease
to mix with my Testors silver for "metalizing" as I call it.

Will use it a bit sparingly though because I intend to play around with different scenarios once she is done with trailer on and off.

[grumpa]

UPDATE:

Bit more done as time allows;

[Steven000]

Looks awesome! :thumb2:
Steven

[grumpa]

Looks awesome! :thumb2:
Steven

Thanks Steven, she is a bit shop worn though.

Jim.

[scottie3158]

Jim,
That looks the nuts mate

[Guest]

Fan-bloomin-tastic!

[grumpa]

Thanks guys, a bit rough and tumble but it's coming along.

[Mini Me]

It wouldn't look right if it was "neat and tidy".....just not your style Jim.:smiling5: Rick H.

[adt70hk]

Jim

Sorry just been catching up on this. Am blown away by what you've achieved already, and it's not even finished. Can only imagine what it will look like once complete.

Keep up the good work.

ATB

Andrew

[JR]

Stunning paint work Jim, your attention to the detail is admiral as always.

[grumpa]

Jim

Sorry just been catching up on this. Am blown away by what you've achieved already, and it's not even finished. Can only imagine what it will look like once complete.

Keep up the good work.

ATB

Andrew

Thank you so much Andrew and John

Stunning paint work Jim, your attention to the detail is admiral as always.

Thanks so much guys, have been wanting to do this kit for ever so I'm taking my time, and weathering every stage.
It's tough to know when to stop and post some pics, It can be easy to over work something.

Am going next to make up tire chains for only two of the rear wheels, that's enough in my opinion to make the point I think.
Will also start some preliminary work on cab superstructure, leaving out a few of the niceties such as hanging canteens and long lost
fire extinguishers and the like.

I want her to depict a post war wreckage collector, well worked and showing it.
Thanks again for your kind comments as they are much appreciated.

Jim

[adt70hk]

Hi Jim

I've had a quick look online at this kit and I it's not cheap or small. How long is it out of interest?

ATB

Andrew

[minitnkr]

Some excellent work on display here. Outside tires of rear pairs show more wear than inside or fronts in many of the photos I've seen. Can't help w/chains as have seen no examples on this vehicle. Keep on trucking. PaulE