DKM Scharnhorst 1943 - 1/350 Dragon Kit + extras

[flyjoe180]

Wow, 1,300 parts. That is a lot of carpet monster feed. Look forward to seeing this one build up Derek.

[Guest]

Found this company in America who do paint masks for models. http://gatorsmask.com/ships.html Have bought the one for Scharnhorst, see below.


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Have also purchased some North Star Kreigsmarine Figures, first two are Officers and Ratings, last one is in working positions, will use some of these in my 'SOYA' and 'U-99'.


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Derek

[papa 695]

They look nicely detailed figures Derek for that scale

[takeslousyphotos]

I gotta watch this one Derek.

[Guest]

Made a start with the 2cm Flak Guns, I don't think Dragon have done a particularly good job of them, the Barrel seems too large a diameter and too short. They also instruct you to cement it onto the Pedestal directly instead of the Barrel fitting to the Yoke which is then cemented to the Pedestal. Anyway have tried to make the best of a bad job, so the photo below is my compromise. The Gun Sight and Shoulder rest have been taken from spares from my KGV build, these were Gold Medal Models PE. 9 more to go. Derek


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[Snowman]

Made a start with the 2cm Flak Guns

YIKES!! Where do you begin, it's sooo small!!


Very impressive, bub!!

[eddiesolo]

Nice star Derek, that flak gun does look too squat, but great work.

[Guest]

Thanks Gavin/Si, I have been Googling for info on the 2cm Flak Gun for several days now, and finally tonight have found a couple of good photos. I will see if I can modify the kit components and the MK1 upgrade to make these guns more realistic. Derek


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[Snowman]

Yeah, the model looks like a "spud gun"!


Looking forward to seeing the upgrade!!

[Guest]

Bit the bullet and bought Brass Barrels, so here is the old with the new. Still think the brass barrel is a bit short, but will just have to live with it. Just 9 more to do. Derek


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[spanner570]

I'm still here...looking good Derek.


I was pondering the working party figures set for my KG5...They look really nice. Are they as good as they look in the picture?

[geegad]

they look so much better the original looks cartoon like

[Guest]

I'm still here...looking good Derek.
I was pondering the working party figures set for my KG5...They look really nice. Are they as good as they look in the picture?

Hi Ron, Yes they do look good, must have driven the 3D CAD modeller nuts creating them. I think a really sharp new blade will be needed to remove the figures from the base, but that's a long way off. Derek

[spanner570]

Sorry, I meant to enquire whether the figures are plastic or resin? If plastic, what is the consistency - soft or hard?

[Guest]

Sorry, I meant to enquire whether the figures are plastic or resin? If plastic, what is the consistency - soft or hard?

Ron, I believe they are Resin. Derek