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Dragon "Black Label" Saladin
magnusf
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Posted: Friday, April 10, 2015 - 12:01 AM UTC
Hi!

I am not exactly a regular over here, I'm usually into 1/72- and 1/144-scale aircraft at Aeroscale but I still hold a fascination for armour, especially armour on wheels!

I have been following this very informative build blog, and also this very nice build.

So far, after some modelling on and off during the Easter, I've arrived at this stage:





I am aware that it has its shortcomings but I intend to fix what's within my abilities (not the wheels ). I do need some help though:

1) Can anyone suggest a good colour match for the "black and green" paint scheme? I've been looking here for inspiration and could very well do one of these! I am a Tamiya and Gunze guy by heart!

2) Is there an after-market item available for the missing turret MG? Or some convenient mainstream kit where I could pilfer one?

3) Does anyone have a suggestion for a source for a crew? I suck at figure painting but I am prepared to give it a try at least !

4) Saladin decals? Available anywhere?

5) Pioneer tools. Even Magnus the Aircraft-guy realises that the kit items aren't the most refined on the planet. Can I find better ones somewhere?



Magnus
ALBOWIE
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Posted: Friday, April 10, 2015 - 03:56 AM UTC

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I am aware that it has its shortcomings but I intend to fix what's within my abilities (not the wheels ). I do need some help though:

1) Can anyone suggest a good colour match for the "black and green" paint scheme? I've been looking here for inspiration and could very well do one of these! I am a Tamiya and Gunze guy by heart!
Tamiya German Uniform Grey for the green and Nato Black

2) Is there an after-market item available for the missing turret MG? Or some convenient mainstream kit where I could pilfer one?

- Get the Academy WW2 Machine gun set of 50 and 30 cal, will also give you a new tripod for the 30 cal.

3) Does anyone have a suggestion for a source for a crew? I suck at figure painting but I am prepared to give it a try at least !

- Miniart British Armoured Car crew, any British WW2 sets in Pixie suits (Bronco & Miniart plus many resin or convert the Tamiya British Stretcher party. Firing line and Accurate armour do nice resin ones

4) Saladin decals? Available anywhere?

Accurate Armour - drop them a letter

5) Pioneer tools. Even Magnus the Aircraft-guy realises that the kit items aren't the most refined on the planet. Can I find better ones somewhere?

Spares box from WW2 armour kits or Academy Allied AFV Accessories, Accurate armour etc.



Magnus



Cheers
Al
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Posted: Friday, April 10, 2015 - 07:17 AM UTC
Tamiya German Field Grey is a very good match for the green in the green and black cammo.
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Posted: Friday, April 10, 2015 - 08:26 AM UTC
For crew you could try D J Parkins. They have British squadie's figures from the 50's and 60's which go well with this vehicle
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Posted: Saturday, April 11, 2015 - 09:30 PM UTC
Al, Robert and Paul! That just about sorts it all out, thanks a lot for your help! !

Orders for both this and that will go out tonight!



Magnus
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