Dragon British 25lbr with Limber 1:35

[Guest]

Hot on the heels of my AFV Club sIG33 German artillery piece, I have started the Dragon 25lbr



This is a very nice kit with the gun (early version no muzzle brake) and limber well detailed. Like most Dragon kits, it could be described as a little over engineered but it really works on the guns. Note the well moulded DS (like the tracks) tyres for gun and limber. Small amount of Photo Etch which will enhance where needed rather than loads of brass for the sake of it.

First up the gun carriage. This is a simple stage with everything slotting together well. As usual with Dragon instructions, read them twice, test fit three times and then try and work out where the bits go.........





Then onto the shield and gun. Again, quite a simple build so no 'in progress shots although this is not the finished result. Some bits have been left off to aid getting it all together and no pe as yet, that is mostly on he limber anyway.









As you can hopefully see, some nice detailing. Next up is a cup of coffee and then the Limber

[geegad]

That is one quality looking gun ummm so nice From your build I want it..keep the pics coming bud

[Ian M]

Looking good Graham.

I built the Bronco model a while back of the 17/25 Pheasant, and was wondering what the Dragon 25lb'er was like. Now I know. It looks like a nice one and I'll probably end up buying one as well.

Lets hope that either Dragon or Bronco bring out a nice new FAT to drag it around with.

Now drink your coffee and get on with it man!!

Ian M

[Guest]

Thats i nice detailed kit Graham, im sure you will make this come to life.

Andy

[Guest]

Looking forward to following this build Graham, looks great already mate, nice interesting subject, I have the old Tamiya kit of this, although not bad, nothing like the Dragon version.

Seriously thinking of buying the Bronco kit of this, anyway really looking forward to seeing more pics of your build.

Tom

[yak face]

WOW , quick work graham! It looks like a real nice kit , very fine details. I cant wait to see the limber and the figures , are you going to put it on a base? cheers tony

[stona]

Veeeeery nice work there Graham. Good to see you showing your stuff again,I'd forgotten just how good it was!

Cheers

Steve

[Centurion3RTR]

Mmmmmmm very interesting subject Graham, was thinking of getting the same kit so it's nice to see one go together (try before you buy so to speak).

Have fun, John

[MORIARTY1177]

NICE!!

Regards

Chris

[Guest]

Thanks for the support guys, always appreciated :cheesygrin:

OK, the Limber........ What on earth were you doing Mr Dragon when you did the instructions for this????????

The limber is a box on wheels, it's a no brainer so why does it not go together? Simply because I followed the instructions. A word to the wise, if you ever do this kit DO NOT look at the instructions for the limber and it will make much more sense. :rant:

Rant over, here it is minus the hub fittings which I forgot..........









And here they are side by side. Just a couple of additions and then off for primer.



Figures up next and very nice figures they are to. Lots of topless flesh (steady Ron.....)

Tony, I am going to try a base for this as it really needs one with the figures and that but, as you know, bases are my nemesis but I have to crack it.

[papa 695]

They both look very good Graham

[Centurion3RTR]

Thats the problem with Dragon, very nice models but the instructions can be a nightmare. Sometimes it's best to fold them up into a paper airplane because they go further when thrown lol. Cracking job on the limber though matey.

Have fun, John

[Guest]

Spot on Graham.

Andy

[Guest]

Graham looking great ,instruction fail and all!

[Ian M]

The limber look good, loads of little details that pop out at you.

Ian M