I am trying to build this model and really not understanding the instructions.
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Sorry, but what is the “6328 model”? Aircraft? Ship? Armor? Something else?
I see that you are new! welcome to the community 
. It seems you are having trouble with the
1/35 “Operation Ochsenkopf Tiger”. Could you specify which part of the instructions?
Welcome. Glad to have you.
Welcome to the forum @amd101
The Dragon 6328 model is the Pz.Kpfw. VI Ausf.E Sd.Kfz.181 Tiger I “Operation Ochsenkopf Tiger”. I took a look at the manual and it is quite extensive and complex (in a way). What is your question?
Welcome to the forum and welcome to the wild world of Dragon instructions. Trust me, you are not alone in your confusion. I’ve stopped building their kits because I was tired of deciphering their instructions. My best advice to you is just to go slow. Don’t rush the build and you’ll be able to figure them out. If you have a specific question, ask away.
Welcome to the forums! Good luck on your build.
HI, Thank You. I am trying to understand the instructions, They just do not make any sense. I really want to start this model. The instructions are really hard to make any sense. I put all of the sprues in the same order as the instruction are. I was hoping that this would make more sense to me. I evenlooked on the internet to see if anyone has a video “start to finish”.
Thank You. I really look forward to this
Hi, It is a tank model.
Welcome to the forum.
Picking a Dragon armour kit for your first one is a lot to tackle. Dragon tends to have many parts per step, multiple options for certain parts, required and optional photoetch and other metal pieces.
First thing is to get very familiar with the various symbols Dragon uses. Eg, glue, don’t glue, bend, optional, replace etc. Then when building, make your sub assemblies in the steps first - the ones in the smaller boxes. Once these are together they can be added to the main kit.
In the following picture the jack is built up from plastic parts in step 1, then there are two different step 2s, depending on whether you use the photoetch or plastic parts for the details. The one thing Dragon is “good” at is flipping sub assemblies around to different viewpoints between steps making the parts almost unrecognizable as the piece you were just building. In this picture the jack is flipped over between steps one and two.
This picture shows the two different options for the rear fenders. The one with MA# is the photoetch fender, the one with the G# is the plastic. At this stage I would suggest using the plastic parts as much as possible and avoid the photoetch on this build if you can. You can keep the photoetch and use it on a future model.
Test fitting is absolutely crucial to building Dragon kits, there have been instances of mis-numbered parts in the instructions, parts shown already attached, or even parts not shown that have already been installed.
In cases where multiple parts overlap each other, usually start from the hull or body and trace the arrow out to the first part to be attached, the follow the arrow out to the next part, etc.
Your other option, budget and interest permitting, is to purchase a less complicated kit to start with, build it, then move back to this Dragon kit. For overall ease of assembly and very clear instructions, I would highly recommend a Tamiya armour kit.
Dragon kits can be frustrating but also quite satisfying to finally complete. No matter which way you choose to go, good luck on your project and ask any specific questions you may have. It helps if you can include pictures of the issue or area of instructions that you have questions about.
Scalemates.com is a fantastic resource for basic info about kits, copies of instructions and links to online reviews.
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/dragon-6328-operation-ochsenkopf-tiger--1371692
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AWESOME! I want to thank you for your information. I will study this and hopefully it gets me going. This is not my first model, It is my first model from Dragon,and Holy Moly, it scares me.
Hi, I am just trying to figure out the instructions, So much is going on, in every area. It is confusing.
It doesnt help when Dragon instructions are sometimes wrong,and with any company’s model,it is usually better to deviate from the order of assembly in order to make it easier on yourself.
Fair enough, I thought this was your first kit. Dragon kits can be a handful, take your time and be very sure before gluing.
Thank You, I am learning and still reading peoples advice. Yes, The instructions are confusing. I started to build my TAMIYA M36 model. I am in no hurry to build these models. I wanted to build the Tiger Tank first. I laid out the sprues like the instruction had them, “I figured”, that, that would make more sense. I am seeing that other people had the same problem and everyone is giving awesome advice on how I should tackle this model.
I sure will. I started to build my TAMIYA M36. I am in no hurry to build these models. Thank You for your answers. I really appreciate the advice.
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Thanks. Panthertonk and ricardoscouts provided more detail.
yes, sorry if i do not respond right away. I work 7pm to 5:30am. I am trying to get into the mind set of building that “TIGER MODEL”,