Marder III Ausf M Dragon kit 6464

tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Saturday, September 16, 2017 6:28 PM

Stunning work. Really like the subdued look.

Eric

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Razzie43

Member since
April 2014

Posted by Razzie43 on Friday, September 15, 2017 2:24 AM

Thank you. My builds are not so fantastic...i skip allot of Pe parts (sometimes lost on the floor) My eyes are terrible this year to see small parts.

My collection of tanks :
http://rascarcapaco.blogspot.be/

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Gamera

Member since
November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 7:03 PM

Oh gee I didn't see these photos- fantastic work on the weathering and wear!!!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

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Hunter

Member since
January 2016
From: A Galaxy Far, Far Away

Posted by Hunter on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:49 PM

Razzie,

Wonderful job sir!! Your build, paint and weathering are amazing Bow Down

Hunter

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Razzie43

Member since
April 2014

Posted by Razzie43 on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 10:40 AM

crazypat
Wow very well done. thumbs up

Thank you crazypat!

The white seems a little bit like yellow on the camera photo's...

It's not the same color as the tank here...Still not finish with the winterfreeze.

But here are some picture's to see...

My collection of tanks :
http://rascarcapaco.blogspot.be/

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crazypat

Member since
July 2017

Posted by crazypat on Sunday, September 3, 2017 1:04 AM

Wow very well done. thumbs up

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Razzie43

Member since
April 2014

Posted by Razzie43 on Saturday, September 2, 2017 11:52 PM

Just make some quick a photo of the almost finish Tank.

I think i gonna end it with some wintercamouflage...still not sure..

My collection of tanks :
http://rascarcapaco.blogspot.be/

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Friday, September 1, 2017 1:46 AM

Razzie43

tigerman

I have this one in the stash, so I'll be watching with interest.

Before you start,read the reviews over this kit!

I was lucky and before you assemble with glue,read the instructions from page 1-99!

I wired for the first time a radio,just the headphones are missing...

Thanks for the tips.

Eric

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Gamera

Member since
November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Thursday, August 31, 2017 7:35 AM

Nice work! I love the worn paint on the floor in the fighting compartment!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

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Razzie43

Member since
April 2014

Posted by Razzie43 on Thursday, August 31, 2017 5:31 AM

Thanks guys,it was very stressfull building with the Pe parts...

The nummers on the photo etch set was so small and little,even with a magnifying glass didn't help!!Lucky the manual paper helps me...

The floor panel

My collection of tanks :
http://rascarcapaco.blogspot.be/

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Hunter

Member since
January 2016
From: A Galaxy Far, Far Away

Posted by Hunter on Saturday, August 19, 2017 5:06 PM

Razzie,

What an impressive start sir. Your paint and weathering so far are outstanding. And you have picked an excellent kit to do a WiP. I will be here until the end. I will definitely be watching to pick up some tips from you.

Hunter

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blackdog62

Member since
September 2013

Posted by blackdog62 on Friday, August 18, 2017 5:35 PM

Very nice work.

Marders among my my favorite fighting vehicles.

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Mopar Madness

Member since
April 2015

Posted by Mopar Madness on Friday, August 18, 2017 5:33 PM

That kit looks incredibly complicated. But you have mastered the details!

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

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Got Plastic?

Member since
August 2017
From: Lexington, KY.

Posted by Got Plastic? on Friday, August 18, 2017 2:15 PM

Razzie -

Great looking start sir. I have to admit, seeing your start has motivated me to look into purchasing this kit. Enjoy your build, and I'll be here to the end.

Chris

On The Bench: Coming Soon Big Smile

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Razzie43

Member since
April 2014

Posted by Razzie43 on Friday, August 18, 2017 12:08 PM

tigerman

I have this one in the stash, so I'll be watching with interest.

Before you start,read the reviews over this kit!

I was lucky and before you assemble with glue,read the instructions from page 1-99!

I wired for the first time a radio,just the headphones are missing...

My collection of tanks :
http://rascarcapaco.blogspot.be/

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acctingman

Member since
February 2015

Posted by acctingman on Thursday, August 17, 2017 12:04 PM

Damn impressive work!!

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Bish

Member since
December 2002
From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Posted by Bish on Thursday, August 17, 2017 11:41 AM

Nice start, i like that interiour.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Thursday, August 17, 2017 11:03 AM

I have this one in the stash, so I'll be watching with interest.

Eric

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Tojo72

Member since
March 2003
From: Western North Carolina

Posted by Tojo72 on Thursday, August 17, 2017 7:44 AM

Very nice on the interior so far.

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Gamera

Member since
November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Thursday, August 17, 2017 7:35 AM

Oh wow I didn't know that kit came with the engine and transmission. And then all that interior detail in the fighting compartment- I love open-topped vehicles. Going to be cool watching you build this- thanks for sharing your progress with us.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

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Razzie43

Member since
April 2014

Marder III Ausf M Dragon kit 6464

Posted by Razzie43 on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 11:37 PM

Marder III Ausf M was almost the same type as the Marder III Ausf H
The Marder III was produced in two variants – Ausf H and Ausf M. They were based on the Panzerkampfwagen 38(t).

Compare it....

Specifications
Model: Ausf H Ausf M
Weight: 10800kg 10500kg
Crew: 4 men 4 men
Engine: Praga EPA/2 / 6-cylinder / 140hp Praga AC / 6-cylinder / 140hp
Speed: Road: 35km/h Road: 42km/h
Cross-Country: 24km/h
Range: Road: 240km Road: 185km

Fuel Capacity: 218 litres 218 litres
Lenght: 5.77m 4.95m
Width: 2.16m 2.15m
Height: 2.51m 2.48m
Armament: 75mm Pak 40/3 L/46
1 x 7.92mm MG37(t) 75mm Pak 40/3 L/46
1 x 7.92mm MG34
The Ausf H carried 38 rounds of ammunition, while Ausf M had only 27 rounds
From April 1943 to May 1944, BMM produced 975 Ausf M models.
The Ausf H (Heckmotor-rear engine) had the fighting compartment in a central forward location, while the fighting compartment of the Ausf M (Mitte-mid engine) was at the rear.

And now the kit : Dragon nr 6464,937 parts (562 in grey styrene, 240 “Magic Track” links, 118 etched brass, 16 clear styrene, 1 length twisted steel wire)