1:35 Dragon 6287 88mm Flak 37 (build version: 37, transport, extended shield)

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

Good evening, everyone!

I was asked to put up pictures for this build, so they follow below. So far, there has been no complications. The kit makes really great sub-builds and it's easy enough to assemble so far. Though I should say, I am only about to begin step 8 on a 35-ish step build.

There are mold lines on sprue C, but they are "Dragon-lines", so they are very unobtrusive albeit in need of light cleanup.

I found the chain links too large for the scale, and the measure of 1,2 cm was clearly too long. Should more likely have been the approx. 0,6 - 0,8 cm I used for the other side plate holding the gun.

Any questions or suggestions, feel free to join in!


Happy modelling,

Christian

 

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

 

[JR]

Looks quite a complex build looking at those instructions Christian and the gun looks very neat and clean .
Will grab a seat .

 

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

Thank you.

The build is not as complex as it seems. Just focus on one number at a time. Usually, Dragon's pieces fit into each other like specially made Lego pieces, so it's usually much easier than someone like ICM, Heller, and Ark Models, to me.

 

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

Step 8 complete!

You can move the indicator inside the quarter circle

 

[Ian M]

Nice sharp detail on those parts.
I notice that the decal sheet is from Cartograf so they should go down nicely too.

 

[JR]

Fantastic amount of detail .

 

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

Nice sharp detail on those parts.
I notice that the decal sheet is from Cartograf so they should go down nicely too.

My understanding is that all Dragon kits come with Cartograf, except for maybe some very old ones. I think even Imperial series have Cartograf in some or many cases, but I would have to check what I happen to have.

 

[Steve Jones]

Nice build Christian. I will tag along if I may. Have you decided which theatre of operation you are going to base your model on??

 

[scottie3158]

Christian, Nice work so far.

 

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

Thanks, guys!

Steve, I am considering both the 1945 two-tone sand yellow and brown camo as well as the German grey. Havn't decided, then!

 

[Steve Jones]

Just build two of em! LOL

 

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

I do have four copies of the kit, including the one I am currently building, so it is "only" a matter of time.

Only...

 

[AlanG]

I'd love to get an 88mm and build it into a Flak diorama. Looking great so far

 

[JR]

Well that's made Steve happy with the colour scheme !

 

[Jakko]

I do have four copies of the kit, including the one I am currently building, so it is "only" a matter of time.

You could build all of them more or less the same, then make a diorama of an operational anti-aircraft battery …?

You’d only need, oh, a couple of square metres and about 50–60 figures?

 

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

You could build all of them more or less the same, then make a diorama of an operational anti-aircraft battery …?

You’d only need, oh, a couple of square meters and about 50–60 figures?

Nice image, but they are far more likely to be built in transport mode to go on gauge 1 rail cars.

 

[minitnkr]

.......or an overrun battery w/no figs, or a flak tower w/88 on each corner w/12.8 zwilling in the center, or...., or.... The possibilities boggle the mind. PaulE

 

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

.......or an overrun battery w/no figs, or a flak tower w/88 on each corner w/12.8 zwilling in the center, or...., or.... The possibilities boggle the mind. PaulE

I actually have a Zwilling from Takom. Don't have that kind of plan, though, but at the same time I do not know what to do with it.

 

[Jakko]

.......or an overrun battery w/no figs, or a flak tower w/88 on each corner w/12.8 zwilling in the center, or...., or.... The possibilities boggle the mind. PaulE

Now that would be a model I’d like to see, a 1:35 scale Flakturm. Take your pick which one:

(via Wikipedia)

The one on the left was 70.5 m × 70.5 m × 39 m, so that makes almost a nice, round 2 × 2 metres diorama that only has to be about 125 cm tall including the guns. Piece of cake!

Though now I’m seriously wondering if there are 1:300 or 1:285 scale 12,8 cm FlaK guns, which would make a thing like this actually feasible