Andys Tamiya 1/35 M3a2 halftrack

[Mickc1440]

That looks very convincing indeed. Lovely work on the paint Andy

[Tim Marlow]

Looking sharp Andy.

[The Smythe Meister]

This is looking very, very nice, Mr. Smiff. The dash is most convincing and so is the rest your work. Keep it coming my friend. Me likes!!!...

Prost
Allen

Cheers Allen... As I said, it's just made up,but I'm happy with it

Wow, just caught up with this Andy, makes me wanna build a Halftrack now....love the dash... looking forward to your next update..

Thanks Chris....you just KNOW You wanna!!

That looks very convincing indeed. Lovely work on the paint Andy

Cheers Mick, it's come on a bit mind.....

Looking sharp Andy.

Thanks Tim.... I hope my further efforts make it a bit "Sharper"

.... Update to follow Chaps,as always,thanks for looking in
Cheers,
Andy

[The Smythe Meister]

As you all know,this kit came with THIS in the box...

HOWEVER ... I rediscovered THESE....

Old hat now I know,but I've had em AGES,so thought,"Best use em up"... So.....


Tracks on,basic weathering started...TBH, I'm rather pleased so far....some decals done also,but that's for a later assembly batch of pics,for now,ere's the bonnet one.... it's not quite flat yet... The hinges are proving tricky... scalpel blade and more decal set at the ready in the morning mefinks....

Looks ropey now,but it'll be fine
Thanks for looking in,all comments/abuse most welcomed!!
Andy

[Allen Dewire]

You can't beat good ole' pigs to weather vehicles and the like Mr. Smiff!!! They last forever as long as their holder is sealed and kept away from moisture. Looks mighty fine so far Andy..........

As you all know,this kit came with THIS in the box...

I am wondering why you didn't try the Tammy set though. Same principle, different delivery method onto the model...Give them a shot as inquiring minds want to know how they work Andy!!!............

Prost
Allen

[The Smythe Meister]

You can't beat good ole' pigs to weather vehicles and the like Mr. Smiff!!! They last forever as long as their holder is sealed and kept away from moisture. Looks mighty fine so far Andy..........



I am wondering why you didn't try the Tammy set though. Same principle, different delivery method onto the model...Give them a shot as inquiring minds want to know how they work Andy!!!............

Prost
Allen

Thanks Allen, appreciated
You're bang on about the pigments ... I've had em for simply  AGES and they're still excellent IMHO !
I will try that set on future builds,but for now, I'll stick to what I know mate !!
Update coming soon BTW !!

[The Smythe Meister]

.... Not the complete update that I had intended,but I have to do this on my phone lately
.... I wanted the radiator grille to be open as I did that on my Scout car build a few years ago,(pretty much my favourite build of all time if I'm honest !! ),as I think that makes it look much more interesting ....
.... In that kit,I had to put the individual "slats" of the grille together,apply the decal and then slice it along the edges,and disassemble the slats. ;(
In this kit though, Tamiya have helped us out and provided THIS decal with cut lines...


THANKS guys!! ....
With that in mind,I did this,(I will admit mind,it taxed me a little!!)..

Upon reflection I should've painted the rad first,but hey ho,I'll sort it! I'm quite pleased with how it came out,and it's been sol'd and varnished into position now... So it's going NOWHERE !!
I've done the side decals too,but with not the same success,but I always post up "warts'n all",....


As you can see,these sides need some "touching up",and painting in to look behind the "Ladders".
Still enjoying this immensely,a cracking kit,and a favourite subjyof mine... More to come soon!...
I've done much since these posts!!
Thanks for looking in,
Andy

[Mickc1440]

Nice progress Andy, nothing wrong with the decals that look the mutts

[Tim Marlow]

Nice work there Andy. It’s coming along very nicely.

[JR]

Very nice Andy.
I like the chassis with the tracks and wheels on, I'd be more than happy just reach that stage !
What happened to your U Tube channel ? I left a message years ago !

[The Smythe Meister]

Nice progress Andy, nothing wrong with the decals that look the mutts

Cheers Mick...... they`ll be ok in the end i reckon!!

Nice work there Andy. It’s coming along very nicely.

Thanks Tim,although this is the first time i`ve seen the latest pics on the Laptop screen,and i`m rather disappointed to be honest........it looks way better to the naked eye.... last time i do it all on the phone:sad-face:

Very nice Andy.
I like the chassis with the tracks and wheels on, I'd be more than happy just reach that stage !
What happened to your U Tube channel ? I left a message years ago !

Thank you John,very kind of you:hugging-face:,
Blimey,i`d completely forgotten those 2 short,spoof vids i put on You Tube..... it was 4 years ago!!..... If you type in " Only me medium" in the you tube search box they`re still there........ don`t forget though....... they were VERY tongue in cheek:tears-of-joy: !!

[adt70hk]

Brilliant!

[Ian M]

Coming along well Andy.

[The Smythe Meister]

OK then chaps..... a bit of an update......
Haven`t done as much as i`d have liked this week..... Rach got sent home from work on Sunday morning after testing pos for Covid.... Mon morning i tested pos too!!...
.... I know we always like to do things together,but this is ridiculous!! :flushed::tears-of-joy:
Anyway,I managed to get some painting done,and this evening shoved some of it together.......

Down the centre there,next up the side views........


Obviously a lot of stuff yet to do,but i`m quite pleased with the basic painting of the internal stuff so far!..... it`s coming along now mefinks!!
Cheers,
Andy

[Jim R]

First off I hope you and Rach have a mild dose of Covid and recover quickly.
M3 is looking good. You've every reason to be happy with the paint work.