Dragon 1/6 RC DAK Kubelwagen re-build

[littletankman]

This was built and RC converted before I got it to a very high standard however I wish to take it to the next level.

I started with the wooden slats these are steering sticks from the Greggs tea room chain (McDonalds was to bussy ), I poped a donation in there collection box and promptly left with a hand full I had to reduce the width to 4mm and make a join but this will be under the seats.

[littletankman]

As you can see from the previous pictures I have altered the front seats. I removed the solid back and rounded the frame, I also added the two lower cross members . The bars were added to the rear , made from ear cleaning bud sticks. I have seen Kubels with the solid bars and springs. Just need to do the bottom and make the cushions. I bolted the seats to the tub.

[littletankman]

I next added the reflective sleeves to the head lights . These are from a childs toy torch from Poundland . I had to scrap out the inside of the stock light so the sleeve would fit and also alter the sleeve . There should be room for a small led . I will also add the missing detail.




Altered headlight


Reflective sleeve and stock lens

[littletankman]

I have had a play at the canvas head light black out slit covers . This is a first attempt they are still missing there tie ons.

[littletankman]

ooooooooooops another one



I snapped this up quick , the guy didnt get chance to post a pict

[littletankman]

I have re made the seats with home made springs . Not 100% accurate but the areas you will see once the cushions on will look ok . I should of cut out the piece on the front lip and rounded the frame like I did on the back . But once the cushions on it will be hidden. I got to the last spring on the bottom and the cross member at the rear came of So I drilled out each end and pined it in as well as gluing it . It wont move now.





Ps I think Im going to cut out that front lip its bugging me now

[littletankman]

This is the re worked front seats and now with cushions . Ive just got to re do the tie ons.

[littletankman]

Here is a picture of the stock Dragon Kubelwagen seat not bad but cushions look over sized. And bellow same seat altered.

[Saxondog]

Excellent work Andy. Well done,the floor slats look great as do the seats.

[littletankman]

Hi Blake thanks mate , typical after I got this I got another un made European one and a cheep Gravel Hound hmmmm . I might re do it in DAK colours (unless I find tryres) . My other one will be a post 43 model Kubel .

Thanks mate Andy