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Well here is my build for the new year for this GB. I was originally going to do the P-47 that you see on the War Thunder loading screen. However I am still waiting for the decals for that. So here I am, with this set. Pictures to follow. What do you think of my bed sheets?! I have decided to build the F-5E and F at the same time, however only the F will be part of the GB. Saves me messing around with the paints at a later date for a second time. I think this is a really attractive scheme for the popular F-5, can't let the MiG's have it all their own way eh?! The lovely kit I will be using, I did have the decals for this... God knows where they have gone to. Just as well I am not going to use them huh? Not too sure if I am going to bomb it up or not, need to find some proper pictures of this wee beastie before I make that decesion. Not expecting the build of this model to take too long at all... it must have about 20 parts total... Gotta love those classic Dragon "Melted Robots"... I believe in protecting them for future generations to laugh... I mean wonder at. For this reason I will be ordering a Retrowings cockpit resin replacement for this kit. Not sure if I want the cockpit to be piloted or empty. I will make that decision when it comes to painting and depending how lazy I am at the time Well thats build number 1 written up, hope you all enjoy my cockups that will happen aplenty. I welcome any advise or comments. Kind Regards, Dazz

Hi All, Simple kit - went together well. Thanks for looking Ian

Hello all My latest build - Dragon's Sd.Kfz. 234 Panzerspahwagen in 1/35 scale. From start to finish this kit was a joy to build, despite the large number of sub-assemblies and a fairly cramped interior, the kit was so well engineered that everything fitted together brilliantly. I built it straight out of the box (not using any of the photo etch provided - too tiny for my ham fisted techniques). This was my first attempt at a three colour camo scheme, done by cutting my own masks out of 40mm Tamiya tape. With hindsight, some of the masks were shaped better than others, but overall I was happy with the paint job, which was done with Tamiya acrylics. Weathering was done with a mix of a diluted acrylic brown to fade the colours, oils, drybrushing, Tamiya weathering sticks and pigments (went for a dusty rather than a muddy effect around the wheels and lower hull). Thanks for looking Adam

Hi Guys, Here's my take on a burnt out and damaged Super Sherman. The Kit is a 1/35 M50 by Dragon No strict historical references used here just good fun and trying to improve on my techniques etc Cheers! Sam

Hi all! I felt i needed something different from all these Pudgys' that are on almost every decal sheet... So, here is my post-war italian P-38J. Repacked Dragon in an Italeri box and decals from Carpena/Colorado. Still waiting for my book "Lockheed P-38 Lightning in Italian Service 1943-1955" though....

Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf.A This is a particular little devil of a build or at least it seems that way as you can see in the third picture that the track might be a huge problem to deal with. Not much to say about it yet.

M-103A1 for Dragon Black Label 1:35 Eduard Unfortunately the newish M-103A1 from Dragons Black Label has not been that well received reference accuracy, and whilst this new set from Eduard doesn’t address any of the issues, it can still add plenty of fresh detail to the completed model. The single sheet contains many of the same parts as in the previously reviewed set for the Dragon M48A3, which comes as no surprise as the real vehicles shared a lot in common. The M103 kit does appear to need more preparation in the removal of moulded details than the M48 but it’s generally worth the effort. Starting with the rear panel there are three new storage brackets complete with associated chains, a new chain for the rear tow hook, and new fittings for the rear lights. Two new curve splitter plates are inserted into the exhaust whilst new handles are attached to the engine deck doors. There is a new Jerry can holder complete with straps and buckle, brackets for the main headlight cluster and new vision port doors for the drivers position. For each track guard there is a large selection of new handles and clamps to be fitted for the tow cables, storage boxes and repair tools, along with a replacement too tray with yet more clamps for the pioneer tools. The raised plate on top of the turret in front of the commanders cupola receives new triangular strap handles, and a new “h” shaped main gun aiming marker, whilst the gunners hatch is fitted with a new hasp, clasp and padlock and the rangefinder ports are fitted with new brackets and D ring. Finally the 50cal machine gun has new barrel handle, sights, ammunition box tray, ammunition box, ammunition belt, gun mount and attachment chains. Conclusion This is a very nice and useful set for adding those extra details that go to make a really great looking model. The majority of parts are very small, right down to the wingnuts on some of the clamps so appropriate care should be taken when fitting them. Highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of

M48A3 Patton for Dragon Smart kit 1:35 Eduard It seems that the Dragon M48A3 has been really well received, being one of the most accurate kits of this famous tank. That said, where Eduard are concerned there is always room for improvement and this set has been released to accomplish just that. The single sheet contained in the now infamous plastic packets is full of fine detail parts, some of which you really need an Opti Visor to see. Apart from the host of new brackets, and handles, this set provides a load of new detail for the prominent searchlight above the gun mantle. These include a new liner, hinges, access plates, grilles and vents. A completely new external telephone/radio box is fitted to the rear of the model in addition to its support tray and bracket. The track guard supports are provided with new end caps, and they are new clamps for the various pioneer tools and equipment. The headlamp clusters are fitted with new supports, plus there are new hinges and clasps for the storage boxes. Finally the rear bustle storage rack is given anew perforated base and back plate complete with perforated dividers and extra storage hangers. Some of the kits details will need to be removed before the fitting of PE parts, but fortunately there aren’t that many. Conclusion As mentioned earlier the Dragon M48A3 is apparently the best kit of its type currently available. Whilst this set is not as large as some that Eduard have released it provides enough parts to really lift the kit to another level. There are plenty of fiddly parts so you will need a steady hand and a good pair of tweezers to ensure the carpet monster doesn’t get its fill. Highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of

Hello All, Dragon's nice little SU100 Out of the box including decals for the 17 Mechanised Corps Hungary January 1945. Happy Modelling all Ian

It seems I finally found a perfect place for photo sessions Dragon "cutaway" kit with TwoSix decals. Mostly out of the box

With five extra figures.

Just like with its 1/32nd kit (http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234947836-132-messerschmitt-bf110e-2-trop-by-dragon-released/), Dragon is to release very soon (August 2014), in its Wing Tech/Master Series, a 1/48th Messerschmitt Bf.110E-2 Tropical kit - ref.5560. Source: http://dragon-models.com/d-m-item.asp?pid=CHC5560# V.P.

M4 81mm Mortar Carrier This was in fact the first model I had ever put together. The model that started it all. I wasn't that good at putting decals on so that's why you don't really see any type of decals on there. And with one of the pictures there is a colour difference, and that's because some how the paint I was using just turned a lighter green. I suppose it was time to either shake it or get a new one, but that was some time ago.

Ages since I posted anything up on here. I started this 3 years ago and finally got round to finishing it the other day. Its the Dragon Me163 Komet. I've used the CMK detail set which includes the cockpit, gun bays wheel (skid) well and all control surfaces. The well took ages to fit only to disappear when I fit the sky! I used Archer rivets to replicate the prominent riveting to the lower fuselage. All the markings are done with Mal's Masks. I've modelled it as one built by the Klemm factory, these Komets were the first batch to be delivered and were always covered with a messy mottling. I also used a vac formed canopy and Master pitot tube. Apologies for the crap pics. Tim.

Hi All I'm jumping in here as a (slightly) late entrant with Dragon's Bf110D-3. I've turned up this photo via Hyperscale of what looks to be the actual aircraft shown on the box art... Usually I'm one for browsing the aftermarket decal selection, but since I've owned the kit I've not seen anything I prefer to this so think I'll be sticking with it. I'll be plucking the kit from the garage tonight, and should have some progress posted up fairly soon Jon

Although I did actually get the hi-vis decals for this before the end of the Korean War group build, life kept getting in the way, preventing me finishing it in time. So here she is, complete. It's the Dragon kit slightly modified to fit with her Korean war modifications and I used the Eduard etch set for the Gearing Class. I hope you like it,.

Messerschmitt Me-110 E-2/Trop 1:32 Dragon/Cyberhobby History The Messerschmitt Bf 110, often (erroneously) called Me 110, was a twin-engine heavy fighter (Zerstörer—German for "Destroyer") developed in Nazi Germany in the 1930s and used by the Luftwaffe and others during World War II. Hermann Göring was a proponent of the Bf 110. It was armed with two 20 mm cannons, four 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, and one 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun or twin MG 81Zs for defence. Development work on an improved type to replace the Bf 110, the Messerschmitt Me 210 began before the war started, but its teething troubles resulted in the Bf 110 soldiering on until the end of the war in various roles, alongside its replacements, the Me 210 and the Me 410. The Bf 110 served with considerable success in the early campaigns, the Polish, Norwegian and Battle of France. The Bf 110's lack of agility in the air was its primary weakness. This flaw was exposed during the Battle of Britain, when some Bf 110-equipped units were withdrawn from the battle after very heavy losses and redeployed as night fighters, a role to which the aircraft was well suited. The Bf 110 enjoyed a successful period following the Battle of Britain as an air superiority fighter and strike aircraft in other theatres. During the Balkans Campaign, North African Campaign and on the Eastern Front, it rendered valuable ground support to the German Army as a potent fighter-bomber (Jagdbomber or Jabo). Later in the war, it was developed into a formidable night fighter, becoming the major night-fighting aircraft of the Luftwaffe. Most of the German night fighter aces flew the Bf 110 at some point during their combat careers, and the top night fighter ace of all time, Major Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer, flew it exclusively and claimed 121 victories in 164 combat missions. The production of the Bf 110 was put on a low priority in 1941 in expectation of its replacement by the Me 210. During this time, two versions of the Bf 110 were developed, the E and F models. The E was designed as a fighter bomber (Zerstörer Jabo), able to carry four 50 kg ETC-50 racks under the wing, along with the centerline bomb rack. The first E, the Bf 110 E-1 was originally powered by the DB 601B engine, but shifted to the DB 601P as they became available in quantity. A total of 856 Bf 110E models were built between August 1940 and January 1942. The E models also had upgraded armour and some fuselage upgrades to support the added weight. The aircraft wasn’t universally liked by the pilots as they reported it to be slow and unresponsive. The Model This kit is a variation on the earlier versions that Dragon has released since 2008, but this time it’s in their Cyberhobby range. The large, sturdy box has a nice depiction of an aircraft in a desert colour scheme on the front. Inside there are nineteen sprues of medium grey styrene, two of clear and two small sheets of etched brass. According to the parts diagrams there are a lot of unused parts destined for the spares box. The parts are all very nicely moulded with fine panel lines and raised panels where required, with no sign of flash, but there are a lot of moulding pips throughout the sprues. The earlier kits are recognised as being very well detailed and this is no exception, there are a lot of small parts that help build up a very nice cockpit and the two DB 601 engines and yet it doesn’t look to be a complicated build which is something I don’t normally say about Dragon kits. The instruction sheet is quite large allowing the diagrams to be bigger and thus clearer to read. There are still a few areas you need to be wary of, so read carefully before starting the build. The build begins with the cockpit assembly and the construction of the pilots seat which is made up of the seat and tow supports, with the left hand support featuring the seat adjustment handle moulded in place. The etched seat belts are then fitted and adjusted to shape. The main instrument panel is fitted with the gun-sight and small selector box and attached to the main cockpit floor, along with the rudder pedals, joystick, throttle quadrant to the left and side console the right. To the rear of the floor there is a large spent cartridge bin for the rear machine gun. The rear bulkhead is fitted with the spare ammunition drums for the rear machine gun, whilst the central framework is fitted with the radio panels and spare 20mm ammunition drums. There is a panel that fits in a trough just behind the pilots seat, this is the mounting panel for the 20mm cannon, two of which are fitted on the underside, whilst the ammunition drums, air bottles, radio operators seat and associated frame are fitted to the topside. These subassemblies are then fitted to their respective positions on the cockpit floor, followed by the side walls. The upper cockpit frame is then assembled from the main shoulder height frame, upper frame over the radio section, auxiliary instruments over the radios and the rear machine gun at its mounting plate. The completed framework is then fitted to the cockpit assembly and the whole cockpit glued into one half of the fuselage which can then be closed up. Meanwhile the nose gun mounting is assembled and the two machine guns fitted along with their ammunition belt runs before being slid into the single piece nose cone. This seems to be a bit of a waste as none of this detail will be seen unless the access panels in the nose section are carefully removed. The numerous sections of the cockpit greenhouse are then attached and the opening parts posed as per the modellers wishes, followed by the rear cockpit/fuselage fairing. With the fuselage closed up, the single piece centre wing spars complete with extra cannon bay detail is attached and covered with the fuselage centre panel, thus again covering all the detail previously fitted. Whilst the fuselage is upside down the PE DF aerial and styrene HF aerials are glued into position. The build moves onto the two DB 601 engines. These begin with the assembly of the main block which comes in two halves onto which the cylinder head and two cam covers are attached. Onto this main block the ignition harness, engine bearers, turbocharger assembly, oil tank and pipework are fitted. The undercarriage is the assembled, with the main units made up of the oleo, scissor link, retraction jack and support framework. The main tires are in two halves to which the separate inner and outer hubs, also in two parts are fitted. Smaller sub assemblies are now built up, these includes the two radiator cores to their respective housings, the upper cowling is fitted with the oil cooler intake, the exhaust stacks and their fairings are assembled and the main undercarriage bays are assembled from the firewall and roof sections, and completed with a selection of pipework and fittings. The exhaust stacks are then attached to the engine assemblies which are then fitted to the firewalls and the main undercarriage fitted to their bays. Before the radiator housing can be fitted to the lower cowling a large section must be cut out. The separate upper cowlings can be fitted, or left off to show off the engines. The instructions move onto the wings and the assembly of the underwing radiators which are made up of five parts then attached to the lower wing panels. The main wing bays are detailed with internal frames after which the wheel bay doors are attached. The engine/undercarriage sub-assemblies are fitted to the lower wings followed by the upper wing sections, wing tips, leading edge intake scoops and landing lights. The propellers are assembled by fitting the three separate blades to the hub, which is then attached to the backplate and finished off with the spinner. Finally the modeller has a choice of whether to fit the two drop tanks or two pairs of bombs and their respective racks. The completed wings are then slid onto wing spars on the fuselage and glued into place. The final section is the assembly of the tailplane with the two halves of the vertical fins joined together then attached to the horizontal tailplane which comes as a single piece upper and two lower sections. In the centre of the lower section the tailwheel bay is attached then fitted with the tailwheel, made up of two wheel halves and single piece oleo, then the bay is completed with the addition of the bay doors. The completed tailplane is then attached to the rear of the fuselage thus completing the build. Decals There are two sheets of decals one large and one small addendum style sheet. The small sheet just has a selection of single code letter to be used on the three schemes provided. The main sheet comes with a full set of stencils for one aircraft, with the Swastikas made up of two sections for obvious reasons and markings for the following options:- Bf-110 of 8./ZG.26 based in North Africa during 1942 Bf-110 of 7./ZG.26 based in Italy during 1941 Bf-110 of 7./ZG.26 based in Libya during 1942 The colour scheme of RLM 79 over RLM 78 is the same for all three aircraft with the only differences being the colours of their I.D. stripes. The decals are printed by Cartograf and are well up to their usual standards, with good colour density, in register and with fine carrier film. Conclusion I’ve not had the chance to view one of these large Dragon Bf-110s before, but they are really quite impressive and will build into quite a large model. There is a lot of detail included, but what puzzles me is that much of it is covered and there is no option to have the access panels open to show it all off, which seems a bit pointless. That said with a bit of modelling, some care and a sharp knife, the panels could be cut away and some interior detail added to them. Highly recommended Review sample courtesy of UK distributors for

It is about time I got going on this group build as my excuses of wrong paint, other stuff to complete etc have been sorted by the recent acquisitions thanks to Telford. So I will be attempting to batter this into submission. I got this kit early in the year at the Bolton show, so I want to finish this and put it on the table at the next one. As you can see, this kit has a bit of an identity crisis as it appears to be a Dragon/Cyber Hobby/Wing Tech boxing! This is also the special edition which came with extra sprues to allow the engines to be shown. Additionally, inside the box were these little goodies. A little bit of etch, and an extra decal sheet for an Iraqi machine A normal set of decals. And enough plastic to upset an environmentalist. With this little lot to keep me occupied I will be doing this "out of the box" though I don't know how that counts with all the extra resin bits put in the box by the purveyor. Starting point will be this weekend and pictures will be posted as and when. I must say the canopy looks like it will be a masking nightmare, but I am comforted by the knowledge that this is a cross we will all have to bear in this case. Tally Ho Chaps!

G`day Chaps: I`m trying to convince my Loved One (and myself) that I`m still a modeller and not a collector, So here you have it, the second model I finish this year! JU-88G-6 1/48 Dragon. I bought this kit partially build on Trademe (local ebay) at a good price, It was painted with Vallejo and weathered with dry pastels. It has been a model of firsts, as I had never done a mottling before (need more practise) and had never tried dry pastels. Very nice kit. The only problem I had were the decals, they disintegrated so I had a go at DIY decals (need more practice too). Hope you like it. 7 by adrianmunozm, on Flickr 1 by adrianmunozm, on Flickr 2 by adrianmunozm, on Flickr 3 by adrianmunozm, on Flickr 5 by adrianmunozm, on Flickr 4 by adrianmunozm, on Flickr 6 by adrianmunozm, on Flickr 8 by adrianmunozm, on Flickr Adrian

Panther: 135 of 12 SS Pz, Tiger: 131 of sSSPzAbt 101 These are the first tanks I've built since who knows when. I'm pretty certain I must have built one or more when I was young (but I can't remember) and there's been none since. If I did make any they wouldn't have been made or painted properly. Both these German tanks were made as part of a diorama for the D-Day Group build. I need to say a big thank you to Sgt.Squarehead, Shermaniac and Brews for their assistance with choosing suitable tanks. Both tanks have some additions to what's provided in the box - the Panther has a spare wheel (mounted on the turret) plus an improved shovel and the Tiger has track links (mounted on the turret) both kindly sent me by Sgt.Squarehead. The Tiger also has the longer towing cable mounted on the side of the hull, which I fabricated from bits of left over cable from both Dragon kits and ends from the Panther kit. Both kits were really enjoyable to make and everything is brush painted with Humbrol and Revell acrylics applied with hairy sticks. The WIP can be found here Photos of the diorama they form part of can be found here Panther: Tiger: A few photos of them together: And a few from the diorama: The RFI of the Typhoon in the diorama can be found here. Thank you for looking. My RFI for another D-Day build, of Jerry Billing's Mk.IX Spitfire, can be found here. Comments and suggestions welcome. Kind regards, Stix

Here are some recent photos of my 1/35 KingTiger Build: Very nice kit from Dragon with absolutely loads and loads of parts! + Metal barrel and brass shells Construction is almost complete, painting Detailing and Weathering to follow: Photo-etch grills: Steel Wire: The Track racks are particularly fiddley on the turret sides as there are no marking for attachment, just careful and accurate placement. Only one side complete so far. Some of the sub assemblies - immense detail for some of the parts will not be seen.

Quick question, Has anybody ever tried fitting the Eduard flap set intended for a Cyber Hobby / Dragon Meteor on to an MPM/Xtrakit wing? If so how well did it go?

After a little break from modelling I was going to start a massive 1:24 Fw190, but I don't think I'd finish it before the end of this group build, so I thought I'd pull this one of the stash. Dragon 1:35 Tiger Late Production 6253 Beware, the mediocre artwork hides the monster kit - Yes, the box is full. There's a few sprues. And a load of brass bits, photo etch, a turned barrel and even a bucket to hang off rear. Should be fun!

Great Kit - went together quite easily and happy with the results. smiles all round! Somewhere along the line I am going to have to try to do something in 48 or 35 scale. Happy modelling all Ian

Hello All, This is an "almost there" couple of pics for you guys and gals. The kit itself is great in my opinion, low part count, well detailed and plenty for the scratch builders and super detailers. The vehicle will be depicted on Iwo Jima. Need to get busy with the mig pigments to try to simulate the volcanic beach sand...... Happy modelling all, Ian