Dragon RSO/01 Type 470 Tractor Kit #6691

[406 Silverado]

Thanks for the update and valuable info. Yeah Terry covered a lot in his review and build which will help a lot of us. Gonna add this build to the review John.

[bigjohn]

Bill, Thanks for looking in Bro. It's a very nice kit, and others might fair better with it than this ol farm boy with big fat finger. LOL

Yes Rob, Terry's reviews are a must for this one!

[Deleted]

nice work it looks a far better kit than the old italeri one

[spud]

Do I recall saying the part of the engine will be seen fine job sofar John

[bullardino]

Nice job, John

[406 Silverado]

John I was going to leave the motor out too but have to have it in there. Be very careful of the belt/pullies, mine broke in three pieces when I carefully removed that part from the sprue tree. Also the mount/bracket on the tranny is too tight to fit in the hull, needs trimming. I think Terry covered that part.

[bbd468]

Hey Brother John,

Very nice update bro. You gonna try and finish this out or just a little catchup? Keep it comin' brotha!!!

Gary

[bigjohn]

Just a little catch up for now Gary, I've been bitten very hard by the sherman bug and thats a hard fever to break!

[wing_nut]

I like what's taking shape there.

[406 Silverado]

Hey John, good to chat with you on the phone last night. Don't leave us waiting too long until you get back to this. Can't wait for that next project, should be very cool.

[bigjohn]

Thanks Rob, I'll work on this one off and on the keep burnout on the other projects to a minimum.

[spud]

damn taught there was an update.

[panzerman75.]

Hey john looking good got to love dragon kits at times they keep you on ur toes but it does look nice.

Phil

[wouter]

Nice work BJ, really looking forward to see you start the paint and weathering magic mate!

Cheers

[406 Silverado]

John, don't know if you glued the bed and sides already. I added woodgrain texture to mine, looks better than the smooth sides. I also added some bolt heads. Pics on my site.

[bigjohn]

Rob, your wood grain and bolts look great. I'll have to look into that. I'm really thinking of a tarp on mine just like the prototype picture on my first page.

[bigjohn]

Thanks 67. You need to check out Robs RSO also.

Need me to get the Diving board out for ya?

[bigjohn]

I’m finally getting to a point to where it feels like I’m making progress.

I gave the out side surfaces of the cargo bed some wood grain texture with a scribing tool.





Got the front sprockets done, and just enough of the engine that will be seen under the cab. The rest of the engine parts will go to my spare parts box.



Made a start on the cab, so far, the fit is good. The seats are some what of a pain. The only thing that holds them in is the single center support on the front. I had to tape the cab together to insure that the seat backs fit against the back wall.



I’m also in the process of cleaning up the magic tracks.

[406 Silverado]

Nice progress John. I too am doing some work on the cab. I'm thinking of opening, or removing one of the square vent flaps on the front !! I'm leaving the side glass off, what about you? They are waaaay too thick. Maybe some thin clear plastic in that area.
oh yeah, nice wood grain dude.
Have you figured out that PE and rails for the sides of the bed ?? Instructions really don't show how, where etc.

[tonylee-Rest In Peace]

Reachin down deep BJ, get it on,when you're hot you're hot. ;D

Tony

[bigjohn]

Thanks for looking in Tony!!!

Rob, I'm going to leave the side windows out, I think it'll look better. Havn't figured out the rails yet.

[bbd468]

WOW brother John!!! The woodgrain looks kit molded! Damn fine job my man!!! I agree on the windows bro, but thats me. Lookin' mighty fine brotha!

Gary

[bigjohn]

Thanks Gary, Really making progress now, got even more done!

[TRM]

Real sharp work BJ!!! Love the extra work your putting into the bed!!! I know this one is tiny, can just imagine how tiny those Magic Tracks are!!

[spud]

Very cool bj

[robbo]

Nice, clean building BJ and nice clear photos too, have you got a good camera?

[bigjohn]

Thanks T and Spud,

Robbo, those pics are taken with my I phone. ;D

[wbill76]

Nice job with that wood grain detail BJ, making good progress on this one.

[eastrock]

looks great!!! one with BJ standard and One with Boss Standard definitely cool!!!

Hmm Dicky thought were doing a GB with one kit only?

[bigjohn]

Thanks for the comments Bill, Dicky, and ER

Got some paint started today. I need the paint the cab interior so I can get it closed up.

Going to try Acrylics on this one and I'm loving what I'm seeing!

Also tried chipping for the first time ever, I'm happy with some of it, still need practice with that one. Good thing hardly ANY of it wont be seen once it's closed up.