GPM Dragon Wagon

[Johnny]

Massive build there Kevin!!
Im really impressed

[Don Boose]

Johnny! It's great to see you back.

I'm glad that Kevin's Dragon wagon brought you in from the North Sea, or wherever you have been.

Hope we will soon be seeing your builds again.

Don

[Johnny]

Thanks Don

Yes im in the North sea, got a very good job there.
I have built a New hobby room over my carport, so now im
going to continue my builds.

[KCStephens]

Thanks Wayne and Johnny for the kind words.

@ Johnny, I agree with Don - It's very nice to hear from you again. I've really missed following along with your builds.
Please don't be a stranger, we're all anxious to see what you have up your sleeve.

[Johnny]

im back now Kevin dont worry
im continuing the T28 and the lefh 18/40 cannon right as i write...

[KCStephens]

Before I continue I want to say that I hope everyone had a great Holiday and wish you all a Happy New Year!

Over the last few weeks I have made good progress with the tire assembly.
To enhance their look, I decided to change up the stock tires that came with the kit by adding a few more pieces to give a more rounded look to the tread surface. This involved cutting out two more disks that are slightly larger than those supplied with the kit. This is where my NT circled cutter paid for itself. It cut through the heavy cardboard like a hot knife through butter!
I had all 38 circles (plus the centers) cut out in a short matter of time - maybe an hour and a half at the most.












To begin putting the tires together I had to figure out the correct total thickness for each tire. That measurement is 0.5 inches. to achieve this I used strips of .125" balsa between each layer.

The next step will be to fashion the strips that will wrap around the tire forming the surface that the treads to attach to.

Lots more to come so keep posted.

[willygoat]

I like the change. Way to use your tools to your advantage. I just ordered the same circle cutter with some Christmas cash. Can't wait to make circles. Just, not as many as you!

[JohnMGD]

Hi Kevin,

Very nice work, but how did you make the nuts and bolds in your rims ? It looks like they have six sides !
I'm thinking of starting my first military vehicle, after building only ships in the past (http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gall...ser-index.html)
But when I change topics (from ships to vehicles), I will have to learn modelling all over

John.

PS:
Found how you did it on page 7 of this thread, a very good idea !!

John.

[enrico63]

Hi Kevin,
Silent, but continue to follow your work

[johnny7]

Watching you Nice job. Like i know your build of Sherman, i am pleased to see every new progres in this thread as well. If you would wait year or two, i could join you.