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Re: Dragon 1/6 RC DAK Kubelwagen re-build

Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 11:15 pm
by littletankman
Thanks mate . Got to sort some unit . tactical markings . Just a bit unsure what . Ideally infantry from 1941to go with the Luca figure.

Thanks Andy

Re: Dragon 1/6 RC DAK Kubelwagen re-build

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:00 pm
by littletankman
Not done much more but after seeing Davids excellent Tiger in B&W here is the Kubel , but please excuse the setting .Once its done and the figures are done I will find a more suitable setting but unfornutally it wont be North Africa .

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Re: Dragon 1/6 RC DAK Kubelwagen re-build

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:01 pm
by littletankman
Just a little done today , Ive improved the gear stick. I made a new one from copper tube added three rubber o rings to form the rubber base and re mounted the top ball . I have also added the choke missing from the Dragon Kubel.

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Re: Dragon 1/6 RC DAK Kubelwagen re-build

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:03 pm
by littletankman
Here are the working rifle clamps and butt holders from Mike. The mounting bracket I've made from a thin piece of steal bent and shaped as close as i could get it. I just need to paint the clamps and fit the leather pieces and make some rubber bungs.

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Re: Dragon 1/6 RC DAK Kubelwagen re-build

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:03 pm
by littletankman
And painted . Ive added the rubber bungs just need to add the leather pads.

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Re: Dragon 1/6 RC DAK Kubelwagen re-build

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:23 pm
by [ICE]monkey
Great job andy , mike makes some great stuff

Re: Dragon 1/6 RC DAK Kubelwagen re-build

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:50 pm
by littletankman
Thanks Ice , and he does . I tried to make the butt holders but decided to get the lot from Mike, excellent service to. Got this all again on my next Kubel :crazy: But not starting that just yet.

Andy

Re: Dragon 1/6 RC DAK Kubelwagen re-build

Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 3:44 pm
by littletankman
Here is another picture showing the dial fitted .I chose the early version dial with VW logo . Sorry its not a clear pict as these dials are excellent . I have also recessed the dial and added a clear lens and rim.

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Re: Dragon 1/6 RC DAK Kubelwagen re-build

Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 3:46 pm
by littletankman
Ive painted the lights and dusted them . The last pict shows with the slit covers now with cardboard inserts.

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Lights on.

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Re: Dragon 1/6 RC DAK Kubelwagen re-build

Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 2:00 pm
by littletankman
I have started the convoy light . I'm not to hot on electronics so I did it in my simple way . Ive added some detail to the unit. I'm using clear green lenses for the top (cut from a clear/green lid of tomato feed container) ,clear red for bottom light and orange which will be none illuminating as the break light for the other rear light. It was a struggle to wire this up and if the round rear light will work i think that will be fiber optic cable.

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