Dragon's M752 Lance Missile
Washington, United States
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Posted: Monday, July 03, 2017 - 02:23 AM UTC
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Since they already have the chassis, I wonder if they will release the towed/airmobile version of the Lance-- it doesn't look like it would be to hard to do.
VR, Russ
That would be nice. Like the real thing it was just a mobility kit i.e wheels. You could sling it underneath a 1/35 Chinook. That would make a cool display.
You could also load it inside. Many of the foreign users of the Lance had the towed version, not the tracked.
VR, Russ
North Carolina, United States
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Posted: Thursday, July 06, 2017 - 09:16 AM UTC
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Posted: Thursday, July 06, 2017 - 09:41 PM UTC
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Posted: Thursday, July 06, 2017 - 11:12 PM UTC
CAD Images mean nothing.
What does a rivet counter count on a cast or welded tank hull?
North Carolina, United States
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Posted: Thursday, July 06, 2017 - 11:23 PM UTC
[quote]The launcher truss assembly is pretty much done as far what the kit provides. Still need to scratch build the GSU and MP unit storage cases. Also discovered that Dragon only provides one control surface storage case - there should be two.
I stand corrected. There are in fact two control surface storage cases.
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Posted: Monday, July 24, 2017 - 02:02 AM UTC
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Posted: Monday, July 24, 2017 - 04:14 AM UTC
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Playing around with this a bit more. Although Dragon does provide two (2) Control Surface Containers, they are way too small. Don't know where Dragon got their dimensions from 
Probably from a TM illustration with a scale in the corner.
The real ones were 6 x 28 x 56 or 68 inches.
KL
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Posted: Monday, July 24, 2017 - 08:49 AM UTC
The corrected rough dimensions of the Control Surface Container. Quite a difference to what Dragon has provided.
Waiting on some resin items to see if they will pass for the missing equipment boxes.
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Posted: Monday, July 24, 2017 - 03:28 PM UTC
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The corrected rough dimensions of the Control Surface Container. Quite a difference to what Dragon has provided.
Waiting on some resin items to see if they will pass for the missing equipment boxes.
Oyf.
Maybe they thought the dimensions were in centimeters? How are they in thickness?
KL
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Posted: Monday, July 24, 2017 - 04:41 PM UTC
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The corrected rough dimensions of the Control Surface Container. Quite a difference to what Dragon has provided.
Waiting on some resin items to see if they will pass for the missing equipment boxes.
Oyf.
Maybe they thought the dimensions were in centimeters? How are they in thickness?
KL
Off by just under 1mm. Not enough for me to worry about it and don't think they'll be that noticeable once they're mounted with the tie down straps.
Warszawa, Poland
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Posted: Monday, July 24, 2017 - 06:13 PM UTC
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Probably from a TM illustration with a scale in the corner.
That's a good one... Dragon designer using a TM
They simply used some photos of the container and designed it with no knowledge whatsoever about its purpose...
If they had used the TM they would at least know what it is for and could guess the size...
Pawel "Vodnik" Krupowicz
Professional Certified Rivet Counter.
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Posted: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 - 07:51 PM UTC
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Posted: Thursday, July 27, 2017 - 04:44 AM UTC
Trying to add a few more missing details. I just wish Dragon had done just a bit more research and not cut so many corners on this kit.
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Posted: Friday, July 28, 2017 - 10:13 PM UTC
Will have to completely redo this item. I used the support beam from the Hobby Fan kit as a template but it turns out to be way too tall to fit correctly on the Dragon kit. The hull dimensions are different between the two kits.
This is the Hobby Fan part I'm using as a template.
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Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2017 - 10:52 PM UTC
Redid the support cradle. Just needs some bolt details added and I'll be happy with it. Also finished up the second control surface container.
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Posted: Sunday, July 30, 2017 - 02:30 AM UTC
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Redid the support cradle. Just needs some bolt details added and I'll be happy with it.
I don't know if you need the bolts:
Where did you get the ratchet clamps?
KL
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Posted: Sunday, July 30, 2017 - 02:33 AM UTC
Whos handles are you using on the "rebuilt" control surface containers? Other replacement parts? I am following your build with the intention of correcting the kit at least as much as you have, so any specifics will help.
Ex-34th ID MNANG - 13F and 63D
"Fire For Effect."
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Posted: Sunday, July 30, 2017 - 04:57 AM UTC
Just noticed that. Thanks for those pics; very helpful.
The ratchets were procured from the Hobby Fan kit.
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Posted: Sunday, July 30, 2017 - 05:03 AM UTC
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Whos handles are you using on the "rebuilt" control surface containers? Other replacement parts? I am following your build with the intention of correcting the kit at least as much as you have, so any specifics will help.
I haven't put the carry handles on yet. The resin parts are tie down strap ratchets.
I stole those from the Hobby Fan kit. The other equipment boxes are resin items from DEF models modified a bit and they kind of look the part.
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Posted: Monday, July 31, 2017 - 10:29 PM UTC
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Posted: Saturday, August 05, 2017 - 11:12 PM UTC
Just need to add the large equipment box on the launch truss frame.
Finally have the forward cradle and frame finished and attached.
Added some wire screens to the engine deck.
The drivers compartment is not glued down yet, still need to added the instruments and a bunch of data placards. Seat cushions also need painting.
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Posted: Saturday, August 05, 2017 - 11:47 PM UTC
A question Chris: I have the Hobby Fan kit but I am tempted to buy the Dragon one as it has already been on sale at deep discount. Knowing what you do now, would rather have the Dragon or the Hobby Fan?
KL
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Posted: Sunday, August 06, 2017 - 12:19 AM UTC
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A question Chris: I have the Hobby Fan kit but I am tempted to buy the Dragon one as it has already been on sale at deep discount. Knowing what you do now, would rather have the Dragon or the Hobby Fan?
KL
Truth be told I'd go with the Dragon kit. I've also got the Hobby Fan kit but I hate working with full resin kits which is why its sat on the shelf. The Dragon kit has its issues but it's not all bad.
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Posted: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 - 04:19 AM UTC
Bump for an update, how goes your build?
Ex-34th ID MNANG - 13F and 63D
"Fire For Effect."
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Posted: Thursday, September 07, 2017 - 08:14 AM UTC
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Bump for an update, how goes your build?
Being lazy with it but need to get back to it and finish this one up. Doing a little bit of hurricane prep here and hoping we dodge a bullet, but may get some time to play with the kit this weekend.
