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sgtreef
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Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 09:27 PM UTC
Ken have you started this thing yet I got my two detail sets and waiting on third one. The kit is mine. So how is it going? I remember you had the kit awhile back and wsa going to start it ever start it any pointers would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 09:38 PM UTC
No not yet Jeff.
I too am waiting a couple more detail sets. Should be here next week.
There's a thread here on site that has several tips for building her but, the search feature is not working, so...I can't find it now.
210cav
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Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 10:29 PM UTC
Jeff---I built mine OOB. Beautiful, intricate kit. I found the only difficult part to be attaching the cab to the chassis. It is difficult to align. Shame that a bulk of the time consuming work spent of the interior of the cab is covered, but that's modeling.
Good luck
I know 19K disocvered several superb websites that materially assist building. Also, see Gunnie's website. I downloaded his article and used it as a guide.
DJ
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 01:17 AM UTC
Thanks guys I know this will be about a good 4 to 5 month model maybe longer. I hope Ken can come up with some killer articles maybe he won't share them :-) Joking Ken. well be good I think I will start it around middle of next month so will go thru thanksgiving and Xmas in case we need some extra stuff Xmas buck money. Oh so far Ken I have the two exterior sets for the tractor and trailer plus the interior set on order how about decals Tamiyas any good or Are going for the archer or something along those lines? . One more thing good thing about Eduard at least you can download the instuctions print them out and have a look before building so the study factor is cool. whats taking you so long in their fall in or what is all the ole lady has been saying out me lately

Thanks to ken and DJ
drewgimpy
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 01:42 AM UTC
Check out the May 1999 Fine Scale Modeler. It has a review with a few things to watch out for.
210cav
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 01:53 AM UTC

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Check out the May 1999 Fine Scale Modeler. It has a review with a few things to watch out for.


AJ--the MMiR issue on the DW is also a great run down on what to expect.....takes time, but very worthwhile.
DJ
Bluefalcon47
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 05:25 AM UTC
Mine arrived in the mail today! YIPPEEEE!!!! What a great looking kit! Never seen so many sprues in one box!!! LOLOLOL #:-) #:-) #:-)
This one calls for some serious PE and detailing.......
Kencelot
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 05:51 AM UTC
Okay, okay, I'll give em up! LOL
Here's some model reviews I have in my stash:
Dragon Wagon - Part 1
By Johnny Pedersen
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4Part 5

Dragon Wagon By Scott Snow

DRAGON WAGON by: Mark Klutchko
A wonderful addition for dio makers to the DW: US Tank Recovery Crew WII
FSM's Review
Ted Taylor's DW

Here's a couple of the real thing for reference:
M26 Dragon – Army Armored Tank Recovery
M25 Dragon Wagon Photos By Bob Collignon
A cool image of a DW not towing a tank:
Another of the model in review: M25 Dragon Wagon / Panther Ausf. G by:
Antonio Martin Tello
And last but certainly not least: US Truck Tractor M26 Armored Cab, "Dragon Wagon", Part 1, Revised February 3, 2002

These should keep you busy for awhile. If not let me know if you need more. :-)
210cav
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 07:37 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Okay, okay, I'll give em up! LOL
Here's some model reviews I have in my stash:
Dragon Wagon - Part 1
By Johnny Pedersen
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4Part 5

Dragon Wagon By Scott Snow

DRAGON WAGON by: Mark Klutchko
A wonderful addition for dio makers to the DW: US Tank Recovery Crew WII
FSM's Review
Ted Taylor's DW

Here's a couple of the real thing for reference:
M26 Dragon – Army Armored Tank Recovery
M25 Dragon Wagon Photos By Bob Collignon
A cool image of a DW not towing a tank:
Another of the model in review: M25 Dragon Wagon / Panther Ausf. G by:
Antonio Martin Tello
And last but certainly not least: US Truck Tractor M26 Armored Cab, "Dragon Wagon", Part 1, Revised February 3, 2002

These should keep you busy for awhile. If not let me know if you need more. :-)


Ken--great run down. Mark did a spectacular job on his DW. He is also a great guy to buy models from. I am surprised that Jeff got PE for the DW. Man, it had enough to keep me busy for almost three months.
Trust he posts pictures
DJ
Karlov
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 09:47 AM UTC
Well well David didn't take you long to post it on the site... thanks god it made the trip in ONE piece... well all 700 of them.... just don't forget the TOW bar detail I have told you about... it's very important ! or it won't look right ! I feel good about this TRADE... you've got what you wanted for a long time ... so ENJOY !!!
sgtreef
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 10:00 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Okay, okay, I'll give em up! LOL
Here's some model reviews I have in my stash:
Dragon Wagon - Part 1
By Johnny Pedersen
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4Part 5

Dragon Wagon By Scott Snow

DRAGON WAGON by: Mark Klutchko
A wonderful addition for dio makers to the DW: US Tank Recovery Crew WII
FSM's Review
Ted Taylor's DW

Here's a couple of the real thing for reference:
M26 Dragon – Army Armored Tank Recovery
M25 Dragon Wagon Photos By Bob Collignon
A cool image of a DW not towing a tank:
Another of the model in review: M25 Dragon Wagon / Panther Ausf. G by:
Antonio Martin Tello
And last but certainly not least: US Truck Tractor M26 Armored Cab, "Dragon Wagon", Part 1, Revised February 3, 2002

These should keep you busy for awhile. If not let me know if you need more. :-)


Thanks Ken you are the man while Rob is away from his photos and reference material got some big shoes to fill Ken.
thanks again no party hat have to get PE.
sgtreef
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 10:22 AM UTC

Quoted Text


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Okay, okay, I'll give em up! LOL
Here's some model reviews I have in my stash:
Dragon Wagon - Part 1
By Johnny Pedersen
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4Part 5

Dragon Wagon By Scott Snow

DRAGON WAGON by: Mark Klutchko
A wonderful addition for dio makers to the DW: US Tank Recovery Crew WII
FSM's Review
Ted Taylor's DW

Here's a couple of the real thing for reference:
M26 Dragon – Army Armored Tank Recovery
M25 Dragon Wagon Photos By Bob Collignon
A cool image of a DW not towing a tank:
Another of the model in review: M25 Dragon Wagon / Panther Ausf. G by:
Antonio Martin Tello
And last but certainly not least: US Truck Tractor M26 Armored Cab, "Dragon Wagon", Part 1, Revised February 3, 2002

These should keep you busy for awhile. If not let me know if you need more. :-)


Ken--great run down. Mark did a spectacular job on his DW. He is also a great guy to buy models from. I am surprised that Jeff got PE for the DW. Man, it had enough to keep me busy for almost three months.
Trust he posts pictures
DJ


But Colonel DJ you should see the Pe for this thing it is really nice I mean really nice kind of makes you not even want to use it just sit around and look at it nice . Actually I thought I wasn't going to get it but as a one time model what the heck might as well put it on their and the best thing after studying the instructions most can be used for a change not to many left over little part deals at least we hope. Okay Colonel DJ did you use the decals from the kit or were they too thick ? I was thinking about Archer dry transfers. I might check to see if it comes with express mask as I have not read all of them.
Thanks again
DJ
whats next for you the Famo with trailer and Pe which on that baby costs more then the model
210cav
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 10:04 PM UTC

Quoted Text


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Okay, okay, I'll give em up! LOL
Here's some model reviews I have in my stash:
Dragon Wagon - Part 1
By Johnny Pedersen
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4Part 5

Dragon Wagon By Scott Snow

DRAGON WAGON by: Mark Klutchko
A wonderful addition for dio makers to the DW: US Tank Recovery Crew WII
FSM's Review
Ted Taylor's DW

Here's a couple of the real thing for reference:
M26 Dragon – Army Armored Tank Recovery
M25 Dragon Wagon Photos By Bob Collignon
A cool image of a DW not towing a tank:
Another of the model in review: M25 Dragon Wagon / Panther Ausf. G by:
Antonio Martin Tello
And last but certainly not least: US Truck Tractor M26 Armored Cab, "Dragon Wagon", Part 1, Revised February 3, 2002

These should keep you busy for awhile. If not let me know if you need more. :-)


Ken--great run down. Mark did a spectacular job on his DW. He is also a great guy to buy models from. I am surprised that Jeff got PE for the DW. Man, it had enough to keep me busy for almost three months.
Trust he posts pictures
DJ


But Colonel DJ you should see the Pe for this thing it is really nice I mean really nice kind of makes you not even want to use it just sit around and look at it nice . Actually I thought I wasn't going to get it but as a one time model what the heck might as well put it on their and the best thing after studying the instructions most can be used for a change not to many left over little part deals at least we hope. Okay Colonel DJ did you use the decals from the kit or were they too thick ? I was thinking about Archer dry transfers. I might check to see if it comes with express mask as I have not read all of them.
Thanks again
DJ
whats next for you the Famo with trailer and Pe which on that baby costs more then the model


Obviously, you men have money to spend on these luxuries....Amigo, as for the decals. I used the issued set. I have a Sherman with 12 AD marking which I wish to place on the trailer (which is really cool) so I used them. No problem. Base with Future wax, Solvaset, then dull coat. The Babe came out really nice! Gunnie was willing to send me his extra set of decals in case I messed up the Babe. He may still have them. This is a great model and I know you will enjoy putting her together.
DJ
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Posted: Monday, September 02, 2002 - 10:56 AM UTC
Thanks Colonel
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