Only a month + to the end of the build timeline, so I have taken the Dana off the Shelf of Shame, and got stuck into it again. Heaps more scratch built components were needed, but after a few days, I am now on the home stretch for the build…
Removed the completely incorrect ‘brackets’ on the suspension frame and Transmission housing, then added everything that was missing in the kit but will be visible when the finished model is viewed from the front:
Reworked the shockingly poor Hobby Boss light housings to the correct shape and size and made the ammo racks that will be visible through the loading door on the inside of the gun mount blisters.
Rebuilt the open area behind the cab in front of the gun housing from this:
to this:
There is an etch piece that goes over the ends of the copper wire, so they did not need to be too neat…
And rebulit the engine grill:
PS… The tyres are just popped on for now. I will put them on the right direction later…
