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.
Great scratchbuilding. Glad to see this build is still going. I have the same kit in the stash, and after seeing all you’ve had to do to make it accurate, it’ll probably stay there a bit longer
Okay, build is FINALLY finished. The remaining bits…
Corrections to the auto loader arms, Hyraulic rams and a Jack block the right height plus a jack and a proper cover!
Side extensions to the conveyor needed replacing and missing components added in the pic above
More detailed pics of the jack and cover - Horror Boss give you that rectangular box…
Glad to see the Romfell finished Pasi, this kit has intrigued me since it was released…
Factory fresh is good too Mike.
Didn’t quite get the Dana done - it was the first kit I started this year, but it has been an on again, off again project due to my general disappointment with the base kit and then the scratchbuild work I had to do wore me down a bit. Now painted and flat coated and ready to add the final pieces - then a little more detail painting and touch ups in some places followed up by the rest of the weathering.
