1/6 scale Dragon Panzer II engine compartment

[mcswood]

The static kit didn't have working hatches or anything on the inside.
I figured before I go making too many changes to the outside, it atleast had to have
a engine compartment to look into.
The hatches are original, I just made the cast-in hinges work by drilling them out.
I'll make better ones later. The 6 cyl. Mayback engine is as close as I can get going
by the pics. I could find online.
I'll get better pics. outside tomorrow.

Thanks for looking,
Mike

 

[fast14riot]

Very nice work! Kitbashing sure is fun, especially when it looks right. What material did you use for the block?


-Xander

 

[mcswood]

The block is wood. A 2X4 provided the core of the motor and tranny, plus
a nice stable platform to add to.

In the bottom pic. you can still see part of the 2X4 sticking out past
the pullies and belts (not done yet).

 

[mcswood]

Here's some better pics. outside of the engine compartment.

I made some locks to replace the poorly done one that came with the kit. I'll make up
some fittings and hinges to dress them up later.

 

[fast14riot]

Excellent work! I never got into aged painting, I mostly did P-51's (all variants) and cars for static models. Curious about your techniques, I might try that on my next kit. My flying models always got flashy paint jobs.


-Xander

 

[BladeScout]

Looks great!