Ferdinand - Dragon

My new project.... the Dragon Ferdinand....... one of the best Ferdinands on the market when this kit came out.

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To save money on metal tracks I am converting the kits' single links into workable track links!!

First I drill a hole:

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...and insert a pin..
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Dont like plastic tracks either....

Dottore

Lovely work, once painted you won'tknow the difference, well done, brilliant engineering.

Awesome, I would have tried that, but the tracks I'm using are too small to handle.

Good morning Noel,

Well done mate, a good job indeed.

Thanks for the compliment Ray, you are making me blush!! Sorry for this Noel but i could not resist!!

Ray wrote:Bravissimu Noel, you're showing one & all that modelling is MODELLING as well, not JUST buying after market RESIN & PE

As Brian wisely stated (he's been there quite often & ALWAYS emerged with FLYING COLOURS IMHO) NO ONE would notice the difference once painted and finished

@ Ray....THanks! And as you rightfully sated about Brian.... I concur 100% .......... a brilliant modest modeller! (I admire your work Brian)!

@ Brain... Thanks and I agree that once painted they will not show the differance!

Dottore wrote:Dont like plastic tracks either....

Dottore

Well..... at a price of about Euro 30 for metal tracks, I prefer to have workable plastic tracks! ......... I also need a metal barrel... decals..... and the cost rises!

Great idea Noel and an interesting new project

Did U only drill the outer ends of the tracks or all the way through the middle links too?

Maxi_Model wrote:Did U only drill the outer ends of the tracks or all the way through the middle links too?

The outer ends are right through but the middle ones and only half way.

NIIIICE Noel, you have the touch!!

Thank you all!

Now I re-did the fender flap. I sliced it and scratch build the hinges.  I think it looks better.

Amazing detail work Noel! looking real

Before I proceed to painting, I am placing the figures and arranging a "sit" with the help of putty. At the moment they are displayed just to see what it would look like.

Prosit Noel - I absolutely concur with your approach to modelling....keep it up

Excellent build!

Some good progress and getting ready to paint.....

Good to see you back, love it, get on with the painting. It is going to look really great, it is already really nice without paint.