Global Scale Modeller

I've been taken by the Sherman bug. Procrastinating on current builds and watching "Kelly's Heroes", "Fury" and to a lesser extent a George Peppard movie called "Tobruk" ( featuring the not often seen Panzer M48), and of course all the sterling builds on the forum. I had a go at this one last weekend.



Picked it up on special for $28.95 and I've got to say it was a great bargain. My first dragon kit, and it was a pleasure to build.









Instructions got me a couple of times. Firstly on the filters which were back to front on the part numbering, and then on the Commanders cupola.







It took me a couple of hours to notice it so I was able to resoften the glue and fix things up. The photos don't do the cast texture justice. Look forward to getting some paint down.

Cheers for looking in. Russ .

Looks good Russ. It's a kit which is on my wish list! Got most of them but this one as escaped me as of yet. Look forward to seeing you paint this.

Good job so far

Nige99 wrote:Looks good Russ. It's a kit which is on my wish list! Got most of them but this one as escaped me as of yet. Look forward to seeing you paint this.

trnkepfc wrote:Good job so far

Cheers fellas. Painting and marking wise I'm going to set it in Tunisia.

Looks great, can't wait to see some paint.

Hey guys just kind of went for it with this, so no photos of stages.

















Thanks for looking in, Russ.

Thanks for pointing out the movie Tobruk!
My first Dragon kit certainly wasn't a pleasure to build, though it was only the second kit I built.
I got a headache and almost fainted before the end...
I love how it turned out though.

Holy crow Russ!! That's beautiful! Excellent work bud, all she needs is a dio to put some sand between her toes.
I love the wear and tear on those decals.

TheNordus wrote:Thanks for pointing out the movie Tobruk!
My first Dragon kit certainly wasn't a pleasure to build, though it was only the second kit I built.
I got a headache and almost fainted before the end...
I love how it turned out though.

Thanks for checking it out Nordus.

Coen wrote:Holy crow Russ!! That's beautiful! Excellent work bud, all she needs is a dio to put some sand between her toes.
I love the wear and tear on those decals.

Cheers Coen. I figured the tank would've been near sand blasted regularly. Plus, between the decals and painted band on the turret there were two different yellows and the band was a little wonky in places.

Looks awesome!

This was the kit I was eyeing up for a future Sherm build.
You have done a brilliant job mate, really brilliant.
John

PaulAyrey wrote:Looks awesome!

Cheers Paul.

Donkeywalloper wrote:This was the kit I was eyeing up for a future Sherm build.
You have done a brilliant job mate, really brilliant.
John

Thanks John, it was a good kit to put together.

Wow...simply wow. Love it!

It came out a real treat Russ really well done mate. Good to hear you enjoyed building your first dragon kit

jbellos1 wrote:Wow...simply wow. Love it!

Munch94 wrote:It came out a real treat Russ really well done mate. Good to hear you enjoyed building your first dragon kit

Thanks guys, much appreciated.