Dragon RSO ...Final images

[406 Silverado]

Following John I too am building the RSO. I have this over in the review board and thought I'd add some images here since I'm doing the build as well. Having two being blogged will help others with any tweeks.

More images and blog can be found here on my new site,
scratchmod.weebly.com/dragon-rso--01.html

And here in the reviews board.
modelerssocialclub.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=reviews&action=display&thread=2339

Here is where she stands at the moment. The cab is actually done ad small PE parts and the tracks need to be done today.

[TRM]

Seeing some of the Scratchmod standards are showing through Boss!!! The bullet damage is brilliant!!! Can wait to see the color added to this!!

[wbill76]

This one looks like it will have been through the wringer a bit Rob, looking forward to it!

[eastrock]

I agree with T, there's always be Scratchmod standard on all the builds

[406 Silverado]

Thanks fellas. I just updated the website with a few new images. here is one teaser for now.



I think now you can see where I am going with this build ;D ;D ;D

More images here: scratchmod.weebly.com/dragon-rso--01.html I had to change the camera settings. Seems I forgot to change back after taking pics through the scope.

[eastrock]

Looking great, boss!!!

now where did my jaw dropped

[406 Silverado]

LOL thanks guys. Hoping the painting will show the holes better. She's a bit shiny due to the liquid cement to remove burrs and fuss. Right, back to the bench and hopefully get the truck and gun done today. Primer this week if I don't lose power ( hurricane).

[bigjohn]

That thing has done met the "Wrath of Scratchmod" Looks great Rob! I like the new idea and where its heading.

[406 Silverado]

Thanks bud. Working on the gun at the moment and should be done with that in an hour.....too many tiny bits on that thing. After that, the PE on the RSO and tracks. Ready for primer tomorrow.

[406 Silverado]

Got the gun 90% done and have to do the shields next. Pics later.

[Deleted]

Looking very cool Boss . Small arms damage is very convincing

[wbill76]

Like where this one's headed Rob, the Flak 38 in the back will be a cool way to differentiate this one even further.

[406 Silverado]

Steve R, SteveM CS and Bill. Thanks fellas, glad to hear you approve of the holes. I have finished the gun and have new images on my site.

scratchmod.weebly.com/dragon-rso--01.html

[bigjohn]

Looking good Rob! Cant wait to see some paint!

[406 Silverado]

Hey John, thanks bro. Might try to get the rest done tonight or tomorrow, depending on the storm. Here is one pic of the gun.

[406 Silverado]

OH yeah, made one mistake with the RSO. I forgot to use the front axle that is marked not used. This brings the axle and front sprockets back more allowing for the lower plate and PE strap to fit. I have removed the wrong part and have fixed this, just have to let it all cure.

[bigjohn]

yeah, the lower pan wont go on with the front cross member installed. You might have to take it off to install the pan.

I installed the windsheilds and painting mask on mine.

[bigjohn]

Oh yeah, did you find the dashboard? its not called out in the instructions any where, but fits right in the cab.

[bullardino]

Great job, boss

[406 Silverado]

John found the dash right off thanks to Terry. Got the front end fixed already. Going with the plastic and not the PE pan. This will get mostly covered so no big deal. Started on the bed sides and PE. Decided to leave off the PE as this area is unclear and I may not be using the ice cleats anyways. If I went without the flak gun then I would have gone that route. This also lets me have fun with more eye candy on the drivers side of the bed .....splintered wood effects if it works out.
Hope to get the rest done today if power stays on. If she gets done then primer as well.

[spud]

so much for not doing a knocked out one ...... i like where you are going with this one tough

[wing_nut]

Dueling RSO's. If we can get a 3rd one going maybe some TV exec will make a reality show out of it.

Looks great so far Rob.

[406 Silverado]

yeah maybe eh. So who will join the fun then ??

Since I still have power work on the RSO continues. I have added more pics to my site of the shot up windscreen and side bed panel. I need to change knife blades to a new sharp and pointed one to get the splintered wood effects better.
Moving right along and closer to paint time.

[deafpanzer]

Holy cow! Those bullet holes look awesome!

[406 Silverado]

Thanks Andy glad you like em dude.

OK build is done, except for the tracks which will come later once a base and terrain is roughed up. This way the tracks can be glued accordingly.

Final build pics later as I want to do that and move straight to the primer stage.

I will try to update this blog and the review thread..BUT most images and text will be done mainly on the new scratchmod site. I haven''t updated the old site in quite some time so now I have to keep the new one going and keep it up to date. That is where I will post the most pics of this build.
scratchmod.weebly.com/

[Deleted]

great stuff am watching with interest

[Deleted]

Both the build and the site is look uber cool Boss, love it

[406 Silverado]

Thanks fellas. I managed to get a bit of paint on the RSO and gun but had to stop due to moisture issues. Will try again later and also take a few pics.

[bigjohn]

Build looks good Rob! Lots of extra detail there!

[406 Silverado]

Thanks John. Got the base yellow on and am searching for a green camo scheme. Then seal and maybe white wash after decs.. The the fun part of weathering the cab interior. Fighting moisture probs here so don't know how the camo will turn out.
How's yours coming along ??