Practice with a 38(t)

[reserve]

To keep from pushing the Tiger II project too fast I started a Dragon 38(t) E/F a couple of days ago and here's where it's at








This is a windup for a cutaway project I've mentioned elsewhere altho I'll not be cutting it. So far it's a pretty nice little kit with all the teeny Dragon parts that are maddening but look good. Not sure the interior colors are right but reference on these is difficult to find at best


Regards,
Mark

[wing_nut]

Mark you are doing all my favorites. I love the 38(t)chassis and this one is already shaping up nicely.

[wbill76]

Nice little project you've got started here Mark, looking forward to more on this one.

[deafpanzer]

AWESOME!!! It was Tiger... now everybody is building those 38(t)s... always liked those little tanks!

Please count me in!

[wouter]

nice work on the 38(t) build mate, always good to see one of the little panzers!

Cheers

[reserve]

Hey gents

Wingy-They are cool little things aren't they? Thanks for the praise and look

Bill-I figure it'll be a good distraction

Andy-Welcome aboard

Wouts-Thank you, I haven't done much early stuff so now's the time


Progress on this is almost painfully slow but it's happening




With the glacis dry fit


Dragon's being Dragon with this. The floor had a couple of locating rings for the transmission which I happily glued on. I was not so happy later when I discovered it was too high, high enough that the hull plate would not go on. Got out the dremel




and it fits nice now. Glad for putty. Lots of dry fitting and filing needed to make this go together right.





It's almost tragic that so little of this will be seen once all's together


Regards,
Mark

[Deleted]

great work old chap that interior sure looks nice

[deafpanzer]

Great work on the interior!

[wbill76]

Good thing you were able to work around the DML-instruction mishap Mark and keep this one rolling. Engine's looking good! You're right about very little of it being visible but we know it's there.

[Hinksy]

Great work!

I'm building Trumpeters 38(t) at the present - a lovely kit, no interior but after spending as long as I can remember building Dragon's head spanking 'Smart-Kits' I fancied a change - basically something very simple and a bit cheaper!

I love that interior - I've got a StuG III G build coming up with interior and am looking forward to detailing the insides. Shame the engine will be lost but we know it's there and you've got the photos. Can you make the hatches workable to show the engine.

I imagine with the turret removed the interior can be fully admired? I hope so as you've done a lovely job there

Keep us posted,

Ben

[reserve]

Pete, Andy-Thanks gents

Bill-Well that was my own fault; I've build enough Dragon kits that I should know to always dry fit. Thanks for the nice comments

Ben-Yeah some Dragon kits, like this one, you just can't trust to fit right but the key is being painstaking. Happily on this offering the engine compartment hatches are separate so I'll be showing them open altho my idea for the display of this does not allow for the turret to be off. Thanks also sir

After endless sifting of the world wide web I finally found pictures, well taken pictures of the engine compartment of a 38(t)which will allow me to do a bit of scratching as the kit is rather basic in this area. Will update as progress occurs


Regards,
Mark

[reserve]

So while I'm waffling about the T II I've been messing with this. Here's the major components dry fit








I had formulated an elaborate plan to scratch a bunch of extra detail in the engine compartment but then saw this when the roof was dry fit






which makes me re-evaluate the original intended level of detailing. Guess I get to waffle on this as well


Regards,
Mark

[Deano]

Nice build and interior painting , the Dragon 38t chassis are fun to build !

[Leon]

Nice work on the interior and engine Mark.Looking really good.

[wbill76]

I hear you there Mark! Just wait until you fit the actual access hatches and even more of it will disappear! Very nice progress so far despite the waffling.

[Deleted]

I'm liking the detail and how you have painted it all Mark . Looks like you'll be able to show some of the engine compartment .

[sturmbird]

man am I glad I read this thread!!!!!!!! I have a Dragon kit that I hope to be starting soon, along with the Trumpeter and a Tristar (if I can ever find it). Might even be one more as well (Tamiya?)
gary

[deafpanzer]

Outstanding work on the engine!!!

[Deleted]

great work on the engine bay, looks really smart

[reserve]

Thanks gents

It appears that I can only work so small these days; I left a lot of things off like the fuel system banjo bolts...couldn't even begin to think about how to do those for instance. So, for better or worse, this is what it is











It'll have to do


Regards,
Mark

[Deleted]

Geeze Mark you put it all in there didn't you ! Banjo bolts or no its spectacular detailing . 4 banger diesel ?

[reserve]

Hey Carl

No it's a gas job. 4 cylinder I'm pretty sure. The distributor's on the left rear of the engine, if you look close you can see the intake manifold hose and dashpot for vacuum advance in there somewhere. Dragon molded the distributor with a rubber dust cover in place as well as a conduit to carry the plug wires and that's just fine with me since making a cap in this scale is a daunting proposition at best


Regards,
Mark

[Deleted]

Ahhh , I see Mark .

Sure is a beautiful bit of detailing .

[wbill76]

Nice work detailing the Tatra engine on this one Mark, looking good. I hear you about those banjo bolts, can't have a musical performance going on in the rear as you head into combat!

[reserve]

Carl, Bill-Such compliments from you guys makes me feel as I'm doing something right, thanks much

Bill remember Oddball from Kelley's Heroes..."When we go into combat we play music really loud. It sort of calms us down."


Regards,
Mark

[Deleted]

I never could figure out how they came with a name of "banjo bolt " for a fuel line connection ?

[reserve]

Carl, the only thing I can figure is if one looks at one of these from the front or back they bear a passing resemblance to a banjo

Regards,
Mark

[Deleted]

True nuff Mark .
Lookin forward to your next update .
Looks like we're in for some frigid weather in the coming days so I'll be inside and in the cave . Got the firewood stacked up out front and the pellet stove ready to go .

[danb.]

Nice work Mark on the engine bay keep it up

Dan B

[reserve]

Hey guys

Carl ya got that one right last Tuesday it was -30 when I got home from work, looks like winter's back

Dan thanks glad you find it appealing


So now the wee devil kit in basecoat








This will have company





The Masterbox BMW R 75. An interesting little kit which requires a different approach. More to come post paint curing


Regards,
Mark