Dragon Wagon Update Pics

As I said before, Robert, you never cease to amaze with your incredible builds. Great job! This one is definately worht the extra time.

demono69

It's so....olive drab Looking real good Robert. I think the winch cables look especially good!

Btw, your trailer looks a lot like a winch too! Good camo!!

Eric

Oops .... forgot to change one of the links ... all corrected now.

Beeautifuuuul, Robert

If you get tired of looking at it, I have the right place to show it of.......my place. LOL

Looking forward to seing the final product, including the load (change of heart, you're not going to put a Panther on it now? )

Looking real good Robert. Can't wait to see the finished model.
mark956

[:0] I normally build sci-fi and I'm just getting started in armor and that build is AMAZING! I hate to sound like a fanboy because I'm sure you guys get to see a lot of great builds but every time I see you guys work I'm speechless. I'm, glad I found this site you leave me much to aspire to. i can make a "show room" model that looks like it just roled off the line but you guys build stuff that looks like it rolled off "the front line" [a much bigger challenge]. I can't wait to try some experiments with pencil lead.

Looking great Robert. I guess you do something besides hang out here . Every time you show that monster it just makes me want one, but then the mrs. would steal it and then I would have to buy another and just don't have the $$ or the room. Can't wait to see it finished.

So you do build models Robert. I bet you're having ball with that kit. I also like the job on the winch. Thanks for sharing.

"It is well that war is so terrible, lest we grow too fond of it."-R.E.Lee

Hey, Looking good Robert!

I was wondering how this project was coming along. Can't wait to see the finished piece!

Well, well, well look at that beautiful giant. Great work as expected from the postmaster general. And it's really big too. Can't wait to see it complete with a Tiger...ahem I mean an M36B1 riding it.

Do you really want to make it dirty? I mean it looks good already as it is. Prestine and clean.

Thanks for sharing pics.

Dragon Wagon? Oops thought i heard Gravy Train

hehe looks awesome. Hurry up and finish it so we can see what's next :)

This is coming along fantasticly Robert. the paint and weathering on the winch is excellent. For a track guy you have been upgraded to "Animal's Truck brigade.LOL..:-) It is looking great.

Robert your Dragon wagon looks great and im sorry i didnt say when you sent me some piccys of it , well it was 5am over here
i cant wait to see it finnished with the Panther sorry M36 on it
i keep thinking about getting my Dragonwagon out but theres no where to put it Yet(but i have plans)

Looks great Sherm,

Alot of stinkin' pieces there !



You said you allready had something for the back ? Or are you going to make one?

Thank you all for your kind words. It has been a joy to work with this kit, by far the best that I've seen from Tamiya or anyone else for that matter.

MGM - you'll like the pencil lead (graphite) technique once you try it, very easy to work with and great results.

Dwight - Ah yes the great debate, where to stop. I've been on and off as to where to complete this one. Dust her up a bit and call it a day, or get it down and dirty. Decisions, decisions!!! LOL

Dave - I feel honoured to be a member of "Animal's Truck Brigade", junior ranks of course.

I'll keep you all posted as to the progress.

Looks great Robert.
As always....you da man.


Mike

Looks fantastic!

very nice job!! looks like a clean build all round. that said, it is time for some dirt!!

Looking great, Robert!
I love the color. Which OD is it? Something you whipped up yourself, perhaps? I like the darker ODs, which seems like what you've done.

Did you sand all the tires using the "freeze-n-sand" method? Previously, you mentioned it worked a bit. What are your thoughts about it overall? Something you would recommend?

Sherm,
amazing work!
it seems the gallery wants you to load her up w/ war prizes tho.

i suspect that the graphite technique is a 'basic' one to the armor gang,
but i am a recent convert to the Dark Side. can you give me a basic run through?

i imagine that you grind the pencil lead to powder.
then you you put it on w/ brush? soft cloth? fingertip? [:0]
any and all?

thanks for the inspiration & information.

ed.

Hey!

I see you and I work at the same pace ... nothing wrong with that! The project is coming along GREAT! What kind of tank are you going to put on it??

Ron.

Robert:
it just keep getting better and better !
ur dragon wagon rules !!!
can i say that my little bro built his first afv last weekend ? and it was ....
a sherman ! and his fave things 2 play with rite now r a boley (1/87 scale)
plastic dragon wagon and a corgi die-cast tank.... which is another sherman !

i find that the best way 2 keep him from playing with my models is 2 get him some similar stuff 2 play with ! and then we have mini-tank battles
before bedtime...
frosty

Thanks again all for your kind words.

Brian - the base coat is Tamiya's XF-62 O.D. The pencil lead tends to give it a little darker look until the pastels are applied.
The tires were sanded down after sitting in the freezer for a while (quite a while, I forgot they were there). This was the first time I tried this method and I had mixed results. The heat generated by the sanding quickly took away any advantage to freezing the tires so I think the next time I try this I will work the tires in smaller sections and keep cycling them back to the freezer.

Ed - the pencil lead technique is one that I've used for many years and I've always liked the results. What I use is lead from a drafting pencil (something I have left over from a past career). First I grind down the lead and place it into a small container. My first go over the vehicle I use my finger tip for application to the larger more open areas. Just dip the finger in the lead and rub it onto the model. If I pick too much up on my fingertip, I just rub some off on a piece of cardboard. Then I use a small course brush to apply some lead into areas where I can't get my finger. I use a scrubbing action to really make it work. The brush I use is a stencil brush that can be purchased at any Arts & Crafts store. As with any other technique, a little practice on a sample piece goes a long way to getting it to the level that you desire.
Hope this helps a bit.

Robert,


As usual, you have left me with quite an impression. Wow! I think it's all been said above, and I congratulate you on yet another beautiful build. When do you find the time?

Hey, how about putting Brian's E on that baby?? Two huge vehicles together, at the same time! lol

Why did you do the freezing bit on the tires? Are they vinyl? They look very nice. What did you use to paint them? They look a very realistic rubber grey to me. I'd like to get something close to that on my "rubber" tank parts!

One more "stupid" question. What effect does the graphite give you? Is it a somewhat metallic sheen to the parts, or does it look like worn paint down to the bare metal? I've never done graphite myself, but really want to try it.

Thanks for being patient with me.

Bill

looks good robert. I never knew you actually got time to model

QUOTE: it just makes me want one, but then the mrs. would steal it and then I would have to buy another

Chris,

Get a Dragonwagon for Mrs. Lizard and a FAMO for yourself! (Still have the problem with the $$ and the space, but...) lol

Bill

Dragon wagon looks brilliant, as expected. though I would have thought the keys on the keyboard in the background might have been ground down a little more by now...

Robert, it looks better and better. Looking forward to the finished product! - Ed

Bill - the tires are rubber but have a seam line right down the middle that needs to be removed. Freezing before sanding cuts down on the amount of time needed to remove the seam. No paint on them at all Bill, they've only been sanded.
The graphite gives a metalic sheen to the finish.

Michael - not worn down but certainly has a weathered look to it in varous spots.

Thanks all for the comments.