Dragon Wagon.

[Wookie2486]

Steve,
To be honest Oman was a bit like a holiday seeing as most of the helicopters broke out there. But it is good to be home, you are most welcome to join in.

[Guest]

Hello Martyn,
Just pulling up a chair to follow your build, got the tin of compo boiled sweets at the ready...
Oman, sun, sea and sand sand sand....
Cheers, Mike.

[scottie3158]

Hi Martyn,
The oilers look spot on as do the brake lines. I don't know if the wheels are fixed yet but I found the best way to remove the seam around the middle was to use some roughish emery paper then scotchbrite scourers.(other manufacturers are available) It gives the vinyl tires a nice matt rough worn finish.

[Wookie2486]

Mike,
Your always welcome mate as long as you have some red ones for me.

Scottie,
I'm glad you like the oilers, i just haven't found a place to secure the other end of the airlines yet but i will. I will give the tyres a bit of wearing down I didn't think to use scotchbrite thatnks mate.

Martyn

[Wookie2486]

Good afternoon/evening to everyone,

Sorry it's been a while since I posted anything but two weeks of exercise on Longmoor and Salisbury plain during the snow that we had at the beginning of the month and then having a nice viral infection has left me a bit behind on my build and posting any progress.

Last night I swapped the dash out for the photo etch piece and the Jerry can straps on the drivers side.

I put the passenger side together with the map table and map holder with the angle neck torch bracket and I scratched the torch to fit in it.

I will post some pictures as soon as my kids are all I bed.

Narty

[scottie3158]

Marty,
Oh those winter exercises I remember them well. Glad to hear your on the mend. I added a lot of details inside as well, but you can see virtually nothing even though I left the door open. Still it is worth it because you know its there.

[Wookie2486]

Good evening all,

It's been ages since I have been able to post anything. I have taken a couple pictures of where I am at, I'm just about to start the cab roof interior. I have also made the stowage box for the cab interior from plastic card.

Marty

[scottie3158]

Marty,
Looking good mate, really glad to see this on the go again.

[JR]

Marty, struck down eh, cold and wet after being burnt and dry ! Glad you feeling better and able to return to the build .
The photos look good mate ,some progress at least .
John .

[Wookie2486]

I have had leave this week so I have been able to get some more work done on the dragon. The crew compartment is done for now and I have started the cab roof and rear wall interior. I have added a set of bolt cutters to the ceiling and brackets to hold it. I have also posted the picture out of the book as a reference. I also realised I hadn't posted a picture of the tool box that is inside so I have attached a picture of that as well.
But do have one question when putting a sling on a rifle do people put the sling loops on the weapon or just glue the sling straight onto the weapon.

I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Marty

[Wookie2486]

Scottie,
Thanks mate I'm on leave this week so once the kids go to bed I am able to finally do some.

John,
Always good to hear from you sir, yeah had a few changes in the weather to contend with.
Thanks for the comments they are always welcome.

Marty

[Guest]

Hi Marty I have just caught up with your build thread. Really nice modelling. I like how you have caught the smaller details such as straps, bolt cutters and the fire extinguishers. Really nice :thumb2:

[Wookie2486]

Spartan

Thanks for your comments. I must admit I am probably going a bit far with this one as because alot of the work won't be seen once I put the cab roof on but at least I know it is there.

Marty

[Guest]

Even though you can’t see them, I think those are the details that’s also important Marty.

[Guest]

when putting a sling on a rifle do people put the sling loops on the weapon or just glue the sling straight onto the weapon.

Simple: if you feel up to making the swivels (and think they’ll be visible), put them on, else just glue the sling straight to the weapon