hi everyone, here's my latest project and some picture to go with. how come nobody seem to work on this one...nice kit though the instruction sheet has lots of mislabeled parts and misguided illustration. anyway...enjoy viewing.


Shot with Canon PowerShot A650 IS at 2008-04-17


Shot with Canon PowerShot A650 IS at 2008-04-17


Shot with Canon PowerShot A650 IS at 2008-04-17


Shot with Canon PowerShot A650 IS at 2008-04-22

becareful when you reach step 12..parts E18 and E19 are tricky. check the illustration and fitting carefully..going to step13...they should fit perfectly on partsE11 and E12..if you're doing a travel mode.


Shot with Canon PowerShot A650 IS at 2008-04-22


Shot with Canon PowerShot A650 IS at 2008-04-22

comments and suggestions are welcome. thank you all.

Very nice start to a really great kit. There have been a few members who have either reviewed or built this kit already.

Here's one I found doing a search right here on Armorama:

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/109882&page=1

Keep up the good work! Can't wait to see it finished!

hi jeff, i read that thread earlier..and it's a trumpeter kit..nice and its loaded with details..yes crisp too..you can even see the small bolts on the rims. .dragon wheels are molded into one..rubber and rim. here are reviews (some comparing items) on both sFH-18 kits which might be helpful for other modellers.

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/dragon/dr6392.html

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/trumpeter/tr02304.html

hopefully i'll finish this in a few weeks. thanks for looking.

I stand corrected my friend! After awhile I don't even recognize the brands for they all look so great!

Good luck with your Dragon kit!

One recommendation: Check your references, the barrel looks out of battery, i.e. it looks like it is sitting too far back on the cradle.

hi guys, ok i'll take note of that...thanks for the tips and comments. more work in progress pictures...

closed up image of the cradle lock..


Shot with Canon PowerShot A650 IS at 2008-04-25


Shot with Canon PowerShot A650 IS at 2008-04-25


Shot with Canon PowerShot A650 IS at 2008-04-25

almost there..i've painted the whole asembly german grey and lufhwaffte grey..decals and weathering to follow..


Shot with Canon PowerShot A650 IS at 2008-04-25


Shot with Canon PowerShot A650 IS at 2008-04-25

comments and suggestions are welcome. thanks again.

It's coming along great you have anything to tow it? Bob

thanks bob, i'm waiting for the new german halftrack ..i think dragon or trumpeter will release the same kit..SdKfz 7 tractor. and it is hard to find the old SdKfz 7 tamiya kit. surely its worth the waiting for this one. thanks again. ed

Yes it will be interesting Got a Flak 36 in the stash and now I'll have a reason to build it. Keep posting Bob

Nicely done! Will you be posting more pics when you have the Sd.Kfz 7? Thanks for the heads up on the kit as I've got one in my stash.
Cheers
Dave

Ed -

Looking good. Have been wanting to pick this kit up, you've made my mind up! Thanks for sharing your pics!

Cheers -
Tim

hi everyone, thanks for the nice words and comments..the kit is a fun thing to build. surely i'll recomend it to all modellers. here are some latest pictures of my project..additional detailings, weathering and it's almost done.


Shot with Canon PowerShot A650 IS at 2008-05-18


Shot with Canon PowerShot A650 IS at 2008-05-18


Shot with Canon PowerShot A650 IS at 2008-05-18


Shot with Canon PowerShot A650 IS at 2008-05-18


Shot with Canon PowerShot A650 IS at 2008-05-18


Shot with Canon PowerShot A650 IS at 2008-05-18

the halftrack is the 8 ton FAMO...i'm still waiting for a new puller..from dragon or trumpeter..SdKfz 7...comments and suggestions are welcome..thank you and enjoy viewing.