Trevor L Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Stef N. said: No colour call outs so I will have to trawl the internet for ideas. I found this walkaround a while ago, including some engine pics https://www.net-maquettes.com/pictures/sdkfz-7-walk/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 7 hours ago, Trevor L said: I found this walkaround a while ago, including some engine pics https://www.net-maquettes.com/pictures/sdkfz-7-walk/ Thanks Trevor, that will come in very handy.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 On 11/6/2022 at 9:38 PM, Stef N. said: It would seem a shame to cover it up Indeed, adds more interest to an already busy subject. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Progress looks good. Excellent subject imho; a favourite combination of ordnance and vehicle. In my experience, Dragon kits have more parts than Burson's auto spares department, ensuring extensive detail. The mould quality is terrific, too. But does the Sd.Kfz.7/1 really qualify as a halftrack? It's clearly a 3/4 track 🤓 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 7 hours ago, Courageous said: Indeed, adds more interest to an already busy subject. Stuart It's busier than I thought at first. But with an engine detail set on its way, some barrels and I saw a well priced* etched shield set I am adding more to the workload. D'oh!!😳😀 (*Has anyone used Griffon products before?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Stef N. said: It's busier than I thought at first. But with an engine detail set on its way, some barrels and I saw a well priced* etched shield set I am adding more to the workload. D'oh!!😳😀 (*Has anyone used Griffon products before?) I think you're really getting hooked on this etch detail lark Stef, another winner on the cards I hope! Can't say I'm familiar with Griffon though. Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Jasper dog said: I think you're really getting hooked on this etch detail lark Stef, another winner on the cards I hope! Can't say I'm familiar with Griffon though. Darryl I used to hate it but etched has won me around. My intentions of an OOTB build didn't last very long though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 Slowly getting through the chassis. Most of the components are built and should get a base coat this weekend. A bit of cleaning up to do on a couple of items but other than that, good to go. I've come across a couple more vague instructions. This is easier to get into place from the underside of the chassis, a little bit of jiggling and the two front struts need a bit of thinning down for ease. I thought Dragon had defeated me with this small part, B1, but it turns out that the part was bent in transit and that was the reason I couldn't fit the part. That induced a bit of anger. This post helped me out. Cheers IPMSUSA.👍 https://ipmsusa.org/reviews2/mil-veh/kits/dragon_35_sdkfz7-flak4/dragon_35_sdkfz7-flak4.htm The red arrow highlights the part that was bent. It should be straight like this. Finally, the chassis and components, dry fitted, and nearly ready for the paint station. Cheers all.👍 Just to add, there are two locating pins for the engine. I removed one so as to make sure I can get the engine in and out for paint. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Chassis and running gear looks great Stef, suitable complicated to draw interest. Good luck with the painting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 The last time I bought cheap etched brass off Historex it turned out to be mostly unusable. This time I was luckier and got some very good Griffon brand stuff. Very nice to use and decent enough instructions. Trevor's link has been of brilliant use too.👍 Anyway, I didn't get to paint as I spent many hours blinging the engine up. I haven't used the whole set as a lot would have been too small to notice so I did the major upgrades. I also got the numerous wheels cleaned and prepped and have been trying to decide whether to add some cable to the winch. It won't be seen and would be a waste of product, but still..... 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 I do love that engine Stef, that really does look good. The PE and pipework looks amazing, well done... Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 Cheers Ed. Dragon have done well in giving a good base to start with. It is better than some of the car kit's engines I have done before.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor L Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 That's looking very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Great job on the engine Stef, adds a really nice bit of detail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muchmirth Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Wowzers the engine looks great! All that bling and detail add so much definition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Muchmirth said: Wowzers the engine looks great! All that bling and detail add so much definition. Cheers guys. The kit came with some nice movable side panels so I thought it would be good to be able to show the engine off. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Yes, I'm another big fan of that spruced up engine. Terrific work. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEscaleSHOW Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 16 hours ago, Stef N. said: The last time I bought cheap etched brass off Historex it turned out to be mostly unusable. This time I was luckier and got some very good Griffon brand stuff. Very nice to use and decent enough instructions. Trevor's link has been of brilliant use too.👍 Anyway, I didn't get to paint as I spent many hours blinging the engine up. I haven't used the whole set as a lot would have been too small to notice so I did the major upgrades. I also got the numerous wheels cleaned and prepped and have been trying to decide whether to add some cable to the winch. It won't be seen and would be a waste of product, but still..... Beautiful engine! I wish Dragon would have given my M3 more details 🤓 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 1 hour ago, THEscaleSHOW said: Beautiful engine! I wish Dragon would have given my M3 more details 🤓 Ignore that comment. I have just looked at your latest update. 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Beautiful work on the engine Stef👏 Very neat and looks tremendous 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted November 16, 2022 Author Share Posted November 16, 2022 One of those frustrating sessions where I spent over an hour dry-fitting the engine and radiator parts, knocking bits off, chopping other bits and a bit of foul-mouthing. Glad I did dry-fit though as I want to paint the engine separately would not have gone in if I had followed the instructions. The two pins holding the engine have to go and the one from the gearbox has to shaved in half. The large air filters on the side need to be left off until the end and the exhaust shield needed moving. Other than those it fitted like a glove.😬 I made a little cable holder bracket from plasticard and some scrap etched. It's not that accurate but near enough. The cable from Karaya is very nice to work with. 0.5mm looked to scale so a good length of that got used. Cheers everyone.👍 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) Super clean build as usual Stef 👏 Well done getting the engine in. I sometimes get the feeling that nobody has actually done a test build of the kit before manufactures put them on sale. George Edited November 17, 2022 by Geo1966 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Brilliant Stef, absolutely topnotch modelling mate, you're really knocking them out of the park these days. Never tried Karaya cable, I assume its copper cable and available in various diameters? Atb Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Geo1966 said: Super clean build as usual Stef 👏 Well done getting the engine in. I sometimes get the feeling that nobody has actually done a test build of the kit before manufactures put them on sale. George It sure feels like that. There was no way that was going in or coming out, without breaking things, following their suggestions. 2 hours ago, Jasper dog said: Brilliant Stef, absolutely topnotch modelling mate, you're really knocking them out of the park these days. Never tried Karaya cable, I assume its copper cable and available in various diameters? Atb Darryl Karaya from Hannants and Eureka from Wildcats. Both do various sizes from 0.4 upwards. Nice stuff and saves a bit of faffing about. Cheers guys. 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Great work Stef, looking forward to seeing it with some paint on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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