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WIP Dragon LVT-(A)4

Posted by Peter on 22 Apr 2018, 21:16

WIP 001

Cause of a comment I gave in this topic on the forum I recieved a very nice model of this tank from Frank Krüger, better known as Hellboy on the forum. Thank you Frank! The only condition he gave me is that I really would make the model and show it on the forum. You can find all the work of Frank, on this location http://www.hellboy-miniatures.de/ .

I will try to show it step by step like show on the building instructions included by the model. Today it will be step one and two. The next steps will follow soon I hope, because I would like to finish it before the FIGZ meeting in Arnhem, Sunday June 3th 2018. There will be a weathering workshop and this model looks like it could need some of that

Let's start with the box art. It shows the model in a Pacific theatre. The figures shown on the box are not included, but Frank was so kind to include two figures, some stowage and an aerial to complete the model. Thanks again Frank!

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Step one

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These are the two side pieces with all the wheels on. Not much to glue here but a lot to paint. To be complete, I don't have an airbrush, so I paint all with brushes.

Paints used so far:

- Revell 46 Nato olive
- Revell 09 Anthracite

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Step two

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Adding the rest of the bottom of this tank and some more small parts. Again a lot of brushwork, three layers were needed to cover the surface. But I'm pleased with the result so far.

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Looks like I will have to do some retouching on some parts. But no problem, we will do that with a smile!

See you all in the next episode. ;-)

PS: You can find some more blabla and pictures on the blog!
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Posted by MABO on 22 Apr 2018, 22:03

That is nice from Frank to send you the model. I will wait and see, what it looks like in Arnhem. :-D :yeah:
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Posted by Wiking on 23 Apr 2018, 04:29

These world need more Frank! :yeah:

On the other hand, there was a Krüger's beach. And a party on it.
Shouldn't be the LVT there to free the beach fom drunken people, I think.
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Posted by Hellboy on 25 Apr 2018, 13:13

Peter, I'm really happy to see the LVT again !!! ;-) A very nice 'step by step' report from you !!!! :yeah: It's great fun to follow your construction report. :-D
I am very excited to see how this great project continues. I wish you much fun and much success !!!!! :thumbup:
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Posted by Peter on 25 Apr 2018, 16:06

Thanks Jan, Erik and Frank! :thumbup:

I'm busy with step 3! ;-)
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Posted by Wiking on 25 Apr 2018, 17:15

I own this kit too.
And check the manual.
We now know what you are doing.

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To start with step 3 is my way to go.

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Posted by Peter on 25 Apr 2018, 19:29

Is that step three? Oh my, then I'm doing something wrong! :eh:

Okay, let's check it! ;-)
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Posted by Kekso on 26 Apr 2018, 09:29

Oh, you're onto something Peter? I thought you only make vlaai :xd:
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Posted by Peter on 22 Jun 2018, 19:41

Kekso wrote:Oh, you're onto something Peter? I thought you only make vlaai :xd:

I don't make them! I get them from Mrs G! :mrgreen:

Step 3 and 4 are in progress. hopefully next week some pictures! ;-)
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