Tamiya M20

[BigGreg]

the more u build the more it looks stunning... can't wait (as usual) to see mooore

[SimonT]

Logical thought Paul but incorrect I think - see below


assuming this has been assembled properly they are actually the other way up

Bullet/shrapnel deflectors rather than rain channels I presume :thinking:

[Guest]

That looks really odd, but it seems to be correct going by official US Army photos in Hunnicutt’s Armored Car. It must have been very popular with crews to have rain catchers on all the vision ports.

[Jim R]

Hi Scottie
Really starting to have your trademark super detailing now. Those tie down thingies must have driven you mad but as you say do look good. As for the rain deflector whatsits - I would have thought like you but bow to Simon T's greater knowledge.
Jim

[Guest]

Hi Scottie this is turning out to be a fantastic build. Your modelling and attention to the smallest details is brilliant. I look forward to the rest of your build.:thumb2::thumb2:

[SimonT]

The picture I posted is actually an M8 that I took at a vehicle rally but basically the same machine

[scottie3158]

Logical thought Paul but incorrect I think - see below

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assuming this has been assembled properly they are actually the other way up

Bullet/shrapnel deflectors rather than rain channels I presume :thinking:

Simon,
Thanks mate where would we be without you. Looks like my logic such as it is was floored but that wont be the first or last time:tongue-out3: I will have to try and remove them and scratch some new ones.

[scottie3158]

That looks really odd, but it seems to be correct going by official US Army photos in Hunnicutt’s Armored Car. It must have been very popular with crews to have rain catchers on all the vision ports.

Cheers Jakko, does look odd but pictures don't lie so will have to go with the evidence.

[scottie3158]

Hi Scottie
Really starting to have your trademark super detailing now. Those tie down thingies must have driven you mad but as you say do look good. As for the rain deflector whatsits - I would have thought like you but bow to Simon T's greater knowledge.
Jim

Hi Jim, Just hope I don't knock them all off now. John R said on another build just as you think you have got away with something Mr T pops up to put you straight and I am glad he does.

[scottie3158]

Hi Scottie this is turning out to be a fantastic build. Your modelling and attention to the smallest details is brilliant. I look forward to the rest of your build.:thumb2::thumb2:

Hi Kevin, thanks fella glad you like hope to see you along for the ride.

[minitnkr]

Bummer Scottie. Logic does not always win out. Beautiful build though. Don't forget the tailpipe poking out of the right rear fender:smiling3:. PaulE

[Wouter]

So many tie downs indeed. Well, when one get's the hang of etch, one becomes a gluton for punishment ey. All too familiar feeling :smiling5:. Looking good there.

[scottie3158]

Bummer Scottie. Logic does not always win out. Beautiful build though. Don't forget the tailpipe poking out of the right rear fender:smiling3:. PaulE

Paul, Your right but no biggy I will just have to correct the mistake. Tail pipe already done out of ally tube:smiling:

[scottie3158]

So many tie downs indeed. Well, when one get's the hang of etch, one becomes a gluton for punishment ey. All too familiar feeling :smiling5:. Looking good there.

Wouter, Yes your right sometimes it's worth the punishment.

[scottie3158]

Following the help from Simon. I have removed the incorrectly positioned vision ports and scratched some replacements. The picture showed recessed screws and not raised detail as on the kit part so I have replicated this but they are small so not sure if it will show after paint. The picture also showed weld details so I have added these as well from melted stretched sprue. Hopefully it will look ok when painted.



cheers
Scottie