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  • Si Benson
    • Apr 2018
    • 3572

    #1

    Dragon 1/35 sd.kfz.184 Ferdinand

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    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….
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  • Si Benson
    • Apr 2018
    • 3572

    #2
    Made a start on the under gubbins….

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    • Guest

      #3
      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

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      • The Smythe Meister
        • Jan 2019
        • 6248

        #4
        Nice!!
        I'll tag along too Si, looking forward to it :thumb2:

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        • Jim R
          SMF Supporters
          • Apr 2018
          • 15687
          • Jim
          • Shropshire

          #5
          Looks good Si. Lots of plastic and Dragon instructions - you could be at it a while. I'll settle down and watch with interest.

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          • adt70hk
            SMF Supporters
            • Sep 2019
            • 10409

            #6
            Good to you blogging this Si!

            Looking forward to your working your magic.

            ATB.

            Andrew

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            • David Lovell
              SMF Supporters
              • Apr 2018
              • 2186

              #7
              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

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              • BattleshipBob
                SMF Supporters
                • Apr 2018
                • 6792
                • Bob
                • Cardiff

                #8
                Count me in Si, interesting but flawed vehicle

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                • Mini Me
                  SMF Supporters
                  • Jun 2018
                  • 10711

                  #9
                  Looks like a fun project Si........with plenty of "tidbits" to keep you busy.

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                  • Si Benson
                    • Apr 2018
                    • 3572

                    #10
                    Good evening all,
                    Well the Ferdi seems to of drawn a few eyes, hoping not to disappoint then!

                    Great to have you all along :smiling4:

                    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…

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                    All six are then mounted onto the hull.…

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                    Hopefully more tomorrow.
                    cheers

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                    • Waspie
                      • Mar 2023
                      • 3488
                      • Doug
                      • Fraggle Rock

                      #11
                      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'!!!!

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                      • Si Benson
                        • Apr 2018
                        • 3572

                        #12
                        Originally posted by 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'!!!!
                        The more the merrier :smiling4:

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                        • Si Benson
                          • Apr 2018
                          • 3572

                          #13
                          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

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                          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.

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                          • Jim R
                            SMF Supporters
                            • Apr 2018
                            • 15687
                            • Jim
                            • Shropshire

                            #14
                            Good progress Si. No problems so far.
                            Originally posted by Si Benson
                            ....at this point the instructions says to assemble the track…..so naturally I skipped this for now
                            Coward :smiling:

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                            • Si Benson
                              • Apr 2018
                              • 3572

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Jim R
                              Good progress Si. No problems so far.

                              Coward :smiling:
                              Yup :smiling5:

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