1/72 Scale Bradley ODS

[Duke Maddog]

Okay, as per the instructions for this Group Build, I'm posting the pic of the model I'm planning on building.

This is Dragon's 1/72 scale Bradley M2A ODS that I found in my stash recently. Since I'd just completed a platoon of Bradleys (reinforced) I figure I may as well get this one done to join them.

I may get it started tomorrow or the next day, depending on how I feel. Been fighting a bug lately that I can't seem to shake.

Stay tuned, I'll keep you posted.

 

[MrT]

Neat model you will like it.

Terry B)

 

[Duke Maddog]

Thanks! If it is anything like the last five Dragon Bradleys I just built last month, you are right.

 

[Duke Maddog]

Now for my progress on this Bradley I am building for this Group Build. Here is my progress on the first day I got to work on this.

I started with the lower hull and suspension. Got all the roadwheels on and the rear end on:

Next, I assembled the turret, all except for the main gun. I don't want to snap it during handling:

Finally, I assembled the upper hull, and the side skirts separately which I left on the sprues. here is a shot of the three sub-assemblies all test-fit together. This Bradley is ready for it's basecoat:

That's all for now. Stay tuned and comments are welcome.

 

[MrT]

Lookin good MD!! I did the M6 version. I just love all the detail on these.

Terry B)

 

[Sharkmouth]

I wonder how many Mad Dog will have done by the deadline.

Regards,

 

[moon puppy]

do these little ones have individual track links?

 

[Duke Maddog]

Lookin good MD!! I did the M6 version. I just love all the detail on these.

Terry B)

Thanks Terry! I also did that M-6 Linebacker. It's in my last thread showing my five Bradleys (or four Bradleys and a Linebacker) along with the British Warrior. You're right! Awesome detail and a blast to build!

Saul, shall I enter my three Hasegawa CCKW dump trucks here too? Oh wait, I can't; I already got them built and ready for paint... :idonno

do these little ones have individual track links?

Some of these kits do, but this particular one doesn't. Dragon has had them on the Porsche Tiger I and the Elefant and Ferdinand. That's the only ones I know of from Dragon that do. Revell of Germany makes all their modern armor with link & length tracks.

 

[Duke Maddog]

More progress here on this Small Scale Group Build, I have sprayed on the green basecoat for the latest Bradley:

Now all I need to do is camouflage this and then get a clearcoat on it for decals.

Thanks all for looking in. Comments are welcome.

 

[moon puppy]

Go Duke, go!

 

[Duke Maddog]

Thanks! However, I fear I may not be getting this done in time. It's pretty sad; I build small scale all the time, but I've never completed a Small Scale Group Build on any Forum. Man I am one sad sack.

Time will tell.

 

[Duke Maddog]

Well gee, a builder who has built 561 small scale armor models; builds up to nine kits at a time, gets them done in a week and finishes an average of 60 kits a year was not able to finish a lousy Small Scale Group Build.....AGAIN!! This is the third one I have failed to complete.


Man I suck!

 

[tanktrax]

Well gee, a builder who has built 561 small scale armor models; builds up to nine kits at a time, gets them done in a week and finishes an average of 60 kits a year was not able to finish a lousy Small Scale Group Build.....AGAIN!! This is the third one I have failed to complete.

If you fail to complete a GB that you have started, then as punishment, you MUST join another GB and complete something! :laugh:

Sorry to see you missed this one, but there are plenty of other GBs that are running.

 

[Duke Maddog]

Thanks Tank. I'll look over the others, but I haven't seen any currently running that I feel pulled to start. I will still get this Bradley completed though; I'm taking it to my Hobby Day today to get the camo pattern painted on and the tracks installed. Who knows, I may even get the decals on it today!