My first non WW2 Tank-M41 Walker Bulldog

[BattleshipBob]

Count me in Andy, i know totally bugger all about lots and lots, including this tank thingy machine!!!

[grumpa]

Great little kit, did one myself not too long ago.
It does build into one impressive looking little tank.

Jim.

[Lee Drennen]

This was my first 1/35 tank and it’s always been my favorite just look at my avatar. I’ll be watching

[rtfoe]

Couldn't believe they were still trying to sell it to third world countries back in the early eighties. I saw one up close in the first pre LIMA show in KL dressed in desert yellow with some upgrades. My first experience of rubber fenders on the front and back.
Built one eons ago and nearly put it in a dio as a German panzer thanks to hollywood movies. :smiling6:
Lovely shaped tank and still is. Got my bean bag ready and see how this shapes up.

Cheers,
Richard

[Isitme]

A`noon Guys,
Whilst spending the last 6 months or so working on smallish stuff for my ongoing"Longstick........." Dio,i`ve decided to do something a bit larger alongside it.
My roots have been pretty much anchored to WW2 modelling wise,but i`ve ALWAYS had a hankering to buy,and build this kit! I have no idea why,but it`s just something that has attracted me to it for many years,about a year ago i gave in and bought one,i just hope it proves to be a good typical Tamiya build as i`m quite excited to start it:nerd:!!
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It wasn`t ever,remotely, "The Best Tank In The World",but there`s just SOMETHING about it that grips me??!!!
May not be the most popular thread ever,but anyone who fancies chipping in/following along the way are more than welcome!!,
Cheers for now.........

Andy,
If you have an itch, it has to be scratched, looking forward to what you do with this old 'un.
Mike

[Si Benson]

Hiya Andy,
Look forward to see you work your magic with this, hope it plays ball for you mate :thumb2:

[The Smythe Meister]

Not something I know anything about, so I’ll look in from time to time and try to pick up some tips!

Hi Tim,
Same here mate.... only done WW2 AFVs up to now,it`s quite interesting reading up on something a little different actually:nerd:!

[The Smythe Meister]

Andy,
I'm in mate. I know what you mean there are some things that are just a must. I don't build aircraft they have no interest for me but I keep looking at the Grumman Avenger, there is just something about it.

Nice one Scottie! Sometimes things just "grab" you don`t they..... as far as planes go,there are several i`d like to do,but the hassle i`ve had with fuselage/wing halves fitting in the distant past put me off!:worried:

[The Smythe Meister]

Hi Andy. We're down on the Lizard, out of the way. Down a dead end lane in an old bungalow. Living the dream...

I say "out of the way" but we very nearly had that BAE Hawk down the chimney the other day. Crashed about 2 miles away. Saw them come over, heard the crump as it hit the deck. Life in the sticks....
Good luck with the build !

Ah,the Lizard,go down that way often for work.... Drift,St.Just,Leah etc.... Tis nice....as long as the weather is!!
Lucky escape with that Hawk i`d say!!

[The Smythe Meister]

Room for an old one on the front row Andy ?

Like you I'm normally into WW2 but this looks an interesting model.

Carry on please.:smiling3:

Carrying on now Mr.Race:blow-kiss:!!
It is an interesting beast,rather sexy looking......... for a Tank!!:flushed:

[The Smythe Meister]

I built this one 25+ years ago, when it was the only kit of the vehicle. As I recall, typical Tamiya in that it builds up easily enough, but also typically Old Tamiya in that it’s missing a lot of detail, like, oh, sponson floors :smiling3: Agreed that it has that something that makes it an attractive-looking vehicle, unlike its bigger brother, the M47.

Hi Jakko,
You`re dead right,it does build up in typical Tamiya fashion,(Up til now anyway!),and is a very enjoyable kit.Yep,as you`d expect,it is lacking in details which is evident from what i have read up,however,i`m just building this for the overall look OOTB,i`ll probably even try and use the supplied figures on a tiny base,which will be a first for me as i usually instantly scrap Tamiya figures and replace with either resin or Dragon ones:thumb2: .

[The Smythe Meister]

Interesting Andy. Well be interested in his this turns out.

ATB.

Andrew

Hello Andrew,
Hopefully i can get something that KINDA resembles a Bulldog!!

[The Smythe Meister]

They served notably in VN as surplus. I've also always thought they were "right". Love the turret shape and thought the travel lock unique.

Ah Paul,i was hoping you`d pop in,your knowledge of all things American will be MOST appreciated mate:thumb2:,
They look "Right" to me too..... the complete look is just........Spot On!!

[The Smythe Meister]

Count me in Andy, i know totally bugger all about lots and lots, including this tank thingy machine!!!

You and me both Bob!!:tears-of-joy:
Good to see you buddy...... welcome aboard!

[The Smythe Meister]

Great little kit, did one myself not too long ago.
It does build into one impressive looking little tank.

Jim.

Hey Jim,
Nice to see you also,feel free to add any thoughts or learnings from your build. I`m a complete novice when it comes to post WW2 stuff!:dizzy: