congrats mate..nice job!
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1/35 Scale Rail Gun Dora in Progress
Leopold
Joined: January 26, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, August 26, 2007 - 02:01 PM UTC
dmeephd
Joined: June 09, 2007
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Posted: Monday, August 27, 2007 - 06:24 AM UTC
It's big, it's beautiful, and mine should be delivered this week! However, now that I see it's sheer size, I'm thinking, "Gdod Grief, what I have done?" 
mark197205
Joined: November 10, 2003
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Posted: Monday, August 27, 2007 - 07:41 AM UTC
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Rumor was some are under development.I am waiting to hear something more definitive.
Peddinghaus have done a set, but be warned they aint cheap...someone has done a thread here on them.....
TankCarl
Joined: May 10, 2002
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Posted: Monday, August 27, 2007 - 12:49 PM UTC
David,
Keep the bags in the boxes they are sorted into.For each step,remove the bag you need,and cut the parts you need.Replace the bag immediately.
Keep the bags in the boxes they are sorted into.For each step,remove the bag you need,and cut the parts you need.Replace the bag immediately.
tankbuilderextreme
Joined: August 26, 2007
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Posted: Monday, August 27, 2007 - 03:23 PM UTC
Thanks for the info:
Is there a north american distributor for pendinghaus or does one have to order directly from them in Germany? Is there any other company that is contemplating a release as well?
Thanks!!!
Luis
Is there a north american distributor for pendinghaus or does one have to order directly from them in Germany? Is there any other company that is contemplating a release as well?
Thanks!!!
Luis
SJPONeill
Joined: April 26, 2007
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Posted: Monday, August 27, 2007 - 04:05 PM UTC
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Peddinghaus have done a set, but be warned they aint cheap...someone has done a thread here on them.....
Could you post the link please? Googled through the site but couldn't find the post on the decals...
TIA
Target_J
Joined: December 08, 2004
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Posted: Monday, August 27, 2007 - 09:14 PM UTC
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Quoted TextPeddinghaus have done a set, but be warned they aint cheap...someone has done a thread here on them.....
Could you post the link please? Googled through the site but couldn't find the post on the decals...
TIA
Here's the link to it.
Dora Decal
If I am not mistaken, Soar Art is contemplating producing the decals and the correct barrel once they have sufficient information. Perhaps it's better to wait awhile and see how Soar Art would address this problem. HTH.
TankCarl
Joined: May 10, 2002
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Posted: Monday, August 27, 2007 - 11:11 PM UTC
The Barrel ought to be free.The decals ought to be a lower price.The show season is starting for me,and I may have to see about the peddinhaus ones.
Jimhall
Joined: August 21, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 09:09 PM UTC
I've just been lucky enough to buy this one from a local model shop in Swindon where I'm working at the moment. It's one of the few to get to the UK.
It was a case of walking past the shop, looking in the window,,every day for about 2 weeks, and then, go in. At that point, I was committed. I haven't built anything in about the last 15 years, but this one was too good to miss.
Does anyone have any ideas about the figures to accompany it?. There aren't any with it, and it seems as if there won't be a dedicated crew for it, and it will be a shame if it's there on it's own.
Also, does anyone have any idea where I can can the optional aluminum barrel assembly from?. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks - I guess that once you're a modeller, you're always a modeller. This one is a project for my 12 yr old son andf me. It will be a bit of a difference for him, but I'm really looking forward to it.
Good Luck
Jim
It was a case of walking past the shop, looking in the window,,every day for about 2 weeks, and then, go in. At that point, I was committed. I haven't built anything in about the last 15 years, but this one was too good to miss.
Does anyone have any ideas about the figures to accompany it?. There aren't any with it, and it seems as if there won't be a dedicated crew for it, and it will be a shame if it's there on it's own.
Also, does anyone have any idea where I can can the optional aluminum barrel assembly from?. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks - I guess that once you're a modeller, you're always a modeller. This one is a project for my 12 yr old son andf me. It will be a bit of a difference for him, but I'm really looking forward to it.
Good Luck
Jim
tankfixer
Joined: October 15, 2005
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Posted: Friday, August 31, 2007 - 02:57 AM UTC
To the guys that have built this and brave enough to take this on, my hat is off to you all. This is an incredible build! 
WOW
WOWSJPONeill
Joined: April 26, 2007
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Posted: Friday, August 31, 2007 - 10:28 AM UTC
Jim
Great Models has the Dora metal barrel bits in the US but from the UK you might want to try here (http://www.modellbau-center-koeln.de/shop/index.htm). You might want to hold off for a while until someone decides what's happening (if anything) over the supposed inaccuracies with the kit barrel and also until after you have tried the kit barrel: assembly-wise it is pretty good other than have to polish up the world's longest seam.
Trumpeter does a crew set for their Leopold (I thing Dragon does too but haven't seen it down-under) which would give you some representative figures but to try to recreate the entire crew of 500+ would cost way more that the Dora itself (herself?).
I think it is a great idea building this kit with your son - despite it's size it is not that complex or difficult just BIG. Were it not for 50 km and a mountain in the way + her new maternal responsibilities, I think that our #1 daughter would be totally hands-on helping me with mine...in her words "It's ugly but way cool ugly - can I have one?"
Enjoy...
Great Models has the Dora metal barrel bits in the US but from the UK you might want to try here (http://www.modellbau-center-koeln.de/shop/index.htm). You might want to hold off for a while until someone decides what's happening (if anything) over the supposed inaccuracies with the kit barrel and also until after you have tried the kit barrel: assembly-wise it is pretty good other than have to polish up the world's longest seam.
Trumpeter does a crew set for their Leopold (I thing Dragon does too but haven't seen it down-under) which would give you some representative figures but to try to recreate the entire crew of 500+ would cost way more that the Dora itself (herself?).
I think it is a great idea building this kit with your son - despite it's size it is not that complex or difficult just BIG. Were it not for 50 km and a mountain in the way + her new maternal responsibilities, I think that our #1 daughter would be totally hands-on helping me with mine...in her words "It's ugly but way cool ugly - can I have one?"
Enjoy...
Rab
Joined: October 03, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 04:21 AM UTC
Dragon's figure kit DML6201 is ideal for the Dora. I've used 3 of the kits plus a number of others that seem to be looking the part. The best thing about the DML figures is that they come with 2 complete sets of arms for a variety of poses.
Here's a link to Great Model. com's web page for the item. http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=DML6201
Here's a link to Great Model. com's web page for the item. http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=DML6201
tankbuilderextreme
Joined: August 26, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 08:44 AM UTC
Hello All:
The Following could also work well if you see the officers as well I have one to order for mine. http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=TSM409
One question for those of you who have already paited the dora.... how much paint did you use....I need to order paint where I live and would like am idea as to quantity.
Thanks
The Following could also work well if you see the officers as well I have one to order for mine. http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=TSM409
One question for those of you who have already paited the dora.... how much paint did you use....I need to order paint where I live and would like am idea as to quantity.
Thanks
TankCarl
Joined: May 10, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 09:50 AM UTC
I have used about 2 of the model Master smaller (1/2) oz bottles and have only painted about 1/3rd. It may take as many as 5 ,I feel.
I have used about 2 complete bottles of Ambroid proweld as my glue of choice. i only have the shell hoists and the minor ladders and such to add,and those should not take much more glue.
I have used about 2 complete bottles of Ambroid proweld as my glue of choice. i only have the shell hoists and the minor ladders and such to add,and those should not take much more glue.
tankbuilderextreme
Joined: August 26, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 01:05 PM UTC
Thanks a million Carl...
I will now order the paint I need and I might as well get plenty of GLUE to put this pup together... I have finished the 7'6" cabinet that will house her. All I need is to find decals and order the glass that will seal her in her designated "place of pride" in my model room... If my friends did not think me nuts before.... The doubt will now simply fade with the words ..."what the !#$%#^&*^% is that!!!"
Luis
I will now order the paint I need and I might as well get plenty of GLUE to put this pup together... I have finished the 7'6" cabinet that will house her. All I need is to find decals and order the glass that will seal her in her designated "place of pride" in my model room... If my friends did not think me nuts before.... The doubt will now simply fade with the words ..."what the !#$%#^&*^% is that!!!"
Luis
tankbuilderextreme
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 05:35 AM UTC
I have found the decals on ebay and they are quite dear.... about $35 with shipping...here is the link for the ebay item
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320152417114&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle%3D320152417114%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1
Hope it helps those who are trying to get them.
Luis
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320152417114&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle%3D320152417114%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1
Hope it helps those who are trying to get them.
Luis
210cav
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 06:06 AM UTC
Tom-- your weathering of the planking is superb. Can you describe the paints used and your technique?
Many thanks
DJ
Many thanks
DJ
TankCarl
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 07:17 AM UTC
Tom,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1HF3Jr5w9w
has a video including Dora/Gustav firing.I watched late in the video and counted 4 strands from the pulley to the top on the ammo hoists.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1HF3Jr5w9w
has a video including Dora/Gustav firing.I watched late in the video and counted 4 strands from the pulley to the top on the ammo hoists.
TMoon
#152
Joined: December 07, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 11:24 AM UTC
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Tom-- your weathering of the planking is superb. Can you describe the paints used and your technique?
Many thanks
DJ
If you mean the rail bed ties - I painted them with a Tamiya Flat Khaki, followed with a wash of Humbrol Thinner and Winsor & Newton oils Ivory Black. After that had dried I did a dry brush of a mixture of 70% Yellow Ochre and 30% Titanium White.
If you mean the rail car wooden beds - I painted them with the same Tamiya Panzer Grey followed with a wash of Humbrol Thinner and Winsor & Newton oils Ivory Black. After that had dried I did a dry brush of a mixture of 70% Yellow Ochre and 30% Paynes Grey.
Tom Moon
210cav
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 01:19 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextTom-- your weathering of the planking is superb. Can you describe the paints used and your technique?
Many thanks
DJ
If you mean the rail bed ties - I painted them with a Tamiya Flat Khaki, followed with a wash of Humbrol Thinner and Winsor & Newton oils Ivory Black. After that had dried I did a dry brush of a mixture of 70% Yellow Ochre and 30% Titanium White.
If you mean the rail car wooden beds - I painted them with the same Tamiya Panzer Grey followed with a wash of Humbrol Thinner and Winsor & Newton oils Ivory Black. After that had dried I did a dry brush of a mixture of 70% Yellow Ochre and 30% Paynes Grey.
Tom Moon
Tom--- thanks ofr the feedback. Superb job.
DJ
TMoon
#152
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Posted: Friday, September 14, 2007 - 01:43 PM UTC
Has there been any decals located at a vendor in the USA?
Tom Moon
Tom Moon
TankCarl
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Posted: Friday, September 14, 2007 - 06:35 PM UTC
No,not that I have seen.My LHS guy has his eyes open.
major assembly sometime this weekend,or early next week..I am planning on a live webcast as I do...
major assembly sometime this weekend,or early next week..I am planning on a live webcast as I do...
tankbuilderextreme
Joined: August 26, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, September 16, 2007 - 10:59 AM UTC
Hi Tom:
I have been watching and learning from you build as I work on my Dora... I purchased the German Peddinghaus Decals on Ebay..... item number 220144637347 ... they are imposible to find unless you look on ebay.de he still has some available for about 19E plus shipping I received them in just about a week and the quality and instructions are quite good. You have to cut them with a good ligth and they are many white markings. Not quite like the OTB decals in which you can separate them these you have to cut individually. Hope this help, your experience has unquestionably helped me.
Luis.
Here is the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220144637347&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle%3D220144637347%2B%2B%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1
I have been watching and learning from you build as I work on my Dora... I purchased the German Peddinghaus Decals on Ebay..... item number 220144637347 ... they are imposible to find unless you look on ebay.de he still has some available for about 19E plus shipping I received them in just about a week and the quality and instructions are quite good. You have to cut them with a good ligth and they are many white markings. Not quite like the OTB decals in which you can separate them these you have to cut individually. Hope this help, your experience has unquestionably helped me.
Luis.
Here is the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220144637347&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle%3D220144637347%2B%2B%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1
jargonking
Joined: May 08, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, September 16, 2007 - 12:32 PM UTC
I've been following this thread with some interest as I've just bought one of these monsters.
If you don't want to have to bid for the decals you can order them direct here...
http://www.peddinghaus-decals.de/
Also, I am wary not to start construction in case some aftermarket sets appear...the bad news is that I emailed Eduard and they say they have no plans for one so I guess it's up to Aber maybe or possibly do without...
If you don't want to have to bid for the decals you can order them direct here...
http://www.peddinghaus-decals.de/
Also, I am wary not to start construction in case some aftermarket sets appear...the bad news is that I emailed Eduard and they say they have no plans for one so I guess it's up to Aber maybe or possibly do without...
jargonking
Joined: May 08, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 07:20 AM UTC
Well,I received the Peddinghaus decals today and they look to be spot on.
The only downside that I can see is that they are all printed on a continuous carrier film so will require careful cutting out.
They come with a 3 page placement guide, most of them going on the railcars, and I'm now itching to get started...
The only downside that I can see is that they are all printed on a continuous carrier film so will require careful cutting out.
They come with a 3 page placement guide, most of them going on the railcars, and I'm now itching to get started...
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