Dragon Wagon Progress Pics

looking good and ur right they do look alike

Your wagon is looking great. I really like this kit. I have built a couple of them and I had just as much fun on the second build as I had on the first. This is one of the top of the "Animal wants trucks list" Way to go Robert. I like it. I give you three cheers!!!

Looking good so far, I purchased earlier this year. I'm going against the grain & repainted it to a desert cammo. FOr all you guys & gals that wanted one, go for it! The model is awesome.

Excellent build Robert! Over achievement is your strong suit I see. I would say that has to be one of the crown jewels of your collection.
I can't wait to see the finished product

Mike

Kodak EasyShare CX4230 Digital Camera ...... the lighting is what really helps though ... I don't use the flash.

Robert:
that's sure one impressive bit of work. just the winch alone would probably take me forever... the build looks totally tight, and the pics are so clear. what camera do u use ?
frosty

Chris - well worth the money but also in agreement with you about having a little experience before tackling it. This is one that when you get done to the final stages you will definitely what to do justice on.

Allan - a lot of help you are ....... which tire ??????????

Edog & Muzzleflash - I can't think of a better place for a Panther myself. At least they're not taking pot shots at Shermies when they're on the back of this beast.

Murray - trust me when I say I am definitely enjoying this build.

Thanks all ..... I'll keep you posted !

edog has the same idea as me :)

How about a "caged" panther on its way to aberdeen ;)

Hey Sherm!!

That is looking like a beauty. Can't wait to see the finished product. The in-progress pics are much appreciated. Hope you're having as much fun building it as we are following along.

Murray

Thanks for the info on the kit sherm. I may have to get one to display a captured Panther on, or something. Keep us updated often, I know most of us will be eager to see how the build is going.

Coming along quite nicely, Robert. That wagon kit looks like its one complex build. Great work! I think I saw an air leak in one of your tires...

Looks great so far shermanfreak. I am still trying to hone my skills with armor so I can get to the point where I could build the wagon and do it justice. At least you settled my questioning of spending that much and the kit not be worth it.

R O F L

Oh isn't that cute ..... my brother Eric and my other brother Eric are trying to get even with me here.

Best go get a couple more Erics to help you out.

Let's see ... I opened the box a week ago .... hmmmmm.

And you opened yours when ? ..... hmmmmmm

LOL

Yeah, that sounds familiar.........

Paint, we want paint!

Are you not finished painting that DW yet Sherm?? Paint, we want paint!! ( I owed you that one Robert! )

Eric

I certainly look forward to seeing this "special" Sherman from you Domi.

Maybe I should be a little scared though too !!!

Looking very neat, Robert! Can't wait to see the completed thing! Ah, by the way, just bought a Sherman yesterday (a small one, you know!) and I'm gonna make it quite special, just for you!

Thanks again guys.

Edog ... this kit goes together like a dream.

Yes there are an enormous amount of parts and it will keep a person building for quite some time, but it is so well engineered that there are no real problems in the build.

The winches are incredible in their design. They are like building a small kit in themselves but once again everything just flows together including the PE that is on them.

I really can't say enough good things about this kit.

Not one to be afraid of at all. I would say that any intermediate modeller could do this build, but you must stage build it to paint it.

Build 22 - How about some tracks and a 90mm for the load ?

As we have come to expect from you Sherm, you have a very nice looking build going so far. This kit has interested me for some time, but I have to admit that the shear size, and number of parts has intimidated me. How is the build?? Is it overwhelming at all? Would you suggest it for a beginner/intermediate modeler like myself? That winch alone looks like it would easily put me in the mad house.

Looks good S.F.

Where's the tracks and the 105mm ?

looking great Robert
a nice big display stand

It is so good to see that humour is alive and well at FSM

We're going to have to ask David if he can put a "Zinger's Forum" on-line here for all of the unemployed comedians who are present here building models and need a place to try out their new routines.

I really do like the one about the gurney though, that is great Eric followed closely by Peter's reference to how much time a Sherman spent on one of these. I think I read somewhere that they were employed more in bringing home German war prizes like the Panther though [:0][:0][:0]

Ed - the next DW gets the K.F.S. (Kentucky Fried Shermie), this one gets an M36 B1 that I started eons ago and needed a reason to finish.

Rob - that one is still in the wrapper on the shelf, it'll get the hi-tech treatment in the near future

Dwight - haven't done a thing to the tires yet, they're vinyl and that's the way they came in the box. Still need to get rid of that center line and rough them up a bit.

Thanks to all who have commented so far.

For those thinking of getting one ... do it ... you won't be disappointed.

Looks really really good, Sherm. Are those tires pre-painted or did you paint it by yourself?

Nice job so far on the Sherman gurney, I mean Dragon Wagon Rob Do you already have a Sherman that will be on display or will you be building one just for the Wagon??

Outstanding so far....
Keep the pics coming!

Seems like a good choice to me Robert. Everything I've seen tends to show the average Sherman spent a lot of time on these baby's - going off to be repaired. Just kidding.

Anyone interested, the site http://www.ferreamole.it/images/Dragon/m25_dw_01.htm
has about 60 images from the Technical Manual for the Dragon Wagon. Some good pics including a Sherman being recovered (sorry Robert, I couldn't resist another little dig!) Text is in Italian though.

Happy Modelling
Peter

Robert, does this mean that your "toasted Sherman" can be far behine?

looking good Robert, looking foreward to the completed build.

I think I might have to get me one. Dag nabbit!

Oh, look at the similarities here:

Wow-- I have much to learn ;) That is one intense project....