Panzer IIIM - Dragon 1/35
South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Friday, October 19, 2012 - 06:35 PM UTC
Hi all
This is the model I'm currently building:
And here is the vehicle I want to represent:
It is a vehicle from the Pz.Rgt. 15, 11. Panzer-Division at
Kursk, July 1943
And here is what I did so far:
After cleaning and drilling the 240 links the result worth the effort, check it out:
That's all so far! Any comments and critics welcome!
Paulo R Castro
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North Carolina, United States
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Posted: Friday, October 19, 2012 - 11:40 PM UTC
Not much to say so far,it looks good,the sag of the tracks.I did the old Imperial Series DAK Panzer III,those tracks sure were tedious,but the result is good.
South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Saturday, October 20, 2012 - 01:08 AM UTC
Cheers mate! They are indeed good but the instructions are a minefield....
Paulo R Castro
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Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Saturday, October 20, 2012 - 01:25 AM UTC
Well worth the effort,those tracks are draping perfectly man!
J
South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Saturday, October 20, 2012 - 07:58 AM UTC
Thanks mate!
Paulo R Castro
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Missouri, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 10:52 AM UTC
-T.Mike
-- Current Project : PzKpfw.II Ausf F [Dragon]
Arkansas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 11:14 AM UTC
Personally, I like Magic Tracks. This probably stems from how much I hate the vinyl ones. You've done an exceptional job on them!
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South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 01:39 PM UTC
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Personally, I like Magic Tracks. This probably stems from how much I hate the vinyl ones. You've done an exceptional job on them!
Hi Matt! Thanks for the compliments!
However, I wish they were the Magic Tracks! They are the first version of LBL from Dragon, came all on sprues and a lot of work to be done.... but like you said, the final result is great!
More updates to come (I'm only working on it during weekends!)
Cheers mate!
Paulo R Castro
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England - North East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - 02:38 AM UTC
nice start... i have not yet attempted individual track links BUT have a couple of kits staring me in the face that will get me in to using them.....
South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - 05:37 PM UTC
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nice start... i have not yet attempted individual track links BUT have a couple of kits staring me in the face that will get me in to using them.....
Hi!
Go for it mate! They're easier then you think.
More updates to come.
Cheers
Paulo R Castro
Whatever happens keep modelling!
South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Friday, November 02, 2012 - 12:37 AM UTC
Hi all
Here are some update on my building.
I've built the upper hull and also the side fenders.
But the biggest improvement at this stage was the weld seams on the armour plates at the back.
This last photo shows the left hand side rear fender, I'll need to open this hole.
That's all so far!
Any comments or critics welcomed!
Paulo R Castro
Whatever happens keep modelling!
Arkansas, United States
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Posted: Friday, November 02, 2012 - 02:10 AM UTC
The tracks just behind the first return roller don't seem to line up.
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Donegal, Ireland
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Posted: Friday, November 02, 2012 - 09:25 AM UTC
Hi Paulo. As the others have said ... the tracks look really good. Did you drill out the lightening holes in them individually? This wasn´t really necessary .... the solid tracks could be used along with the later models.
Those early Dragon tracks were the "bees knees" once upon a time. Ive built this particular kit twice ... once as a M model and once converted/backdated to a J model ... and once you get the hang of building them, they work easy enough. They look great in place!!
Good luck with the rest of the build.
IPMS Stockholm
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South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Friday, November 02, 2012 - 09:51 AM UTC
Thanks guys for the feedback!
I'm happy with how the tracks looked. I didn't know that I could have left them un-drilled, but the holes did a bit os improvement on them.
I'm enjoying to build this model. More updates soon!
Cheers mates!
Paulo R Castro
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South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 - 10:21 PM UTC
Paulo R Castro
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Arkansas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 - 10:30 PM UTC
The only thing I see that needs to be fixed is the spare wheel. It should have a very sharp line separating the rubber from the hub. The weathering is exceptional! I also like the camo. You must have had fun drilling the lightening holes. Hey, it builds character.
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Fyn, Denmark
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Posted: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 - 10:58 PM UTC
Great build Paulo. I like your paint job. Only thing that I would do different is a little paint removal of the brown colour from the chain hanging on the front right side of the tank. The paint looks as if it fills the chainholes.
God job, - Johan
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Posted: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 - 11:53 PM UTC
Fantastic build. I can only hope to be half as good as I move into armor modeling. PS I have got to get me one of these kits! Marty
South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 - 11:58 PM UTC
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The only thing I see that needs to be fixed is the spare wheel. It should have a very sharp line separating the rubber from the hub. The weathering is exceptional! I also like the camo. You must have had fun drilling the lightening holes. Hey, it builds character.
Thanks!
PS: please don't remind me of those track links
Paulo R Castro
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South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 - 11:59 PM UTC
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Great build Paulo. I like your paint job. Only thing that I would do different is a little paint removal of the brown colour from the chain hanging on the front right side of the tank. The paint looks as if it fills the chainholes.
God job, - Johan
Many thanks!
That's something to improve on the next one.
Paulo R Castro
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South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 - 12:00 AM UTC
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Fantastic build. I can only hope to be half as good as I move into armor modeling. PS I have got to get me one of these kits! Marty
Cheers mate!
Paulo R Castro
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 - 04:09 AM UTC
Looks awsome!! Would like to get this.Love the Panzer III with 50mm gun. Me built the Cyber Hobby one.
South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 - 02:46 PM UTC
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Looks awsome!! Would like to get this.Love the Panzer III with 50mm gun. Me built the Cyber Hobby one.
Thanks mate! Yours look good too!
Paulo R Castro
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United States
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Posted: Thursday, September 05, 2013 - 05:03 AM UTC
That sir will put hairs on your chest .
South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Friday, September 06, 2013 - 09:37 PM UTC
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That sir will put hairs on your chest .
Thanks! I reckon this is the best model I did by far!
Paulo R Castro
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