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  • scottie3158
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 14198
    • Paul
    • Holbeach

    #241
    I have added a bit more clutter to the inside and tried to get that lived in look.

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    I added a wire but and sling to the M3 Grease gun.

    Just have to add the wheels and Finish detailing the .50 cal. then the vehicle will be done and work can progress on the base.

    cheers
    Scottie

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    • Andy T
      SMF Supporters
      • Apr 2021
      • 3239
      • Sheffield

      #242
      Holy C***(ITB)!

      That looks amazing :surprised:

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      • Guest

        #243
        You know, those photos of the interior now suddenly have me wondering where the fuel tank was on the M3A1 scout car. This, of course, because I can’t help comparing it to the M2 halftrack I’m building, which has prominent fuel tanks along the rear sides, but I don’t see anything resembling a fuel tank in here.

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        • scottie3158
          SMF Supporters
          • Apr 2018
          • 14198
          • Paul
          • Holbeach

          #244
          Originally posted by Jakko
          You know, those photos of the interior now suddenly have me wondering where the fuel tank was on the M3A1 scout car. This, of course, because I can’t help comparing it to the M2 halftrack I’m building, which has prominent fuel tanks along the rear sides, but I don’t see anything resembling a fuel tank in here.
          I think but I wouldn't swear to it, it or they were under the front seats. Similar to an old military land rover. As I am sure I saw a picture of a filler cap just inside the door in one of my references.

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          • scottie3158
            SMF Supporters
            • Apr 2018
            • 14198
            • Paul
            • Holbeach

            #245
            Originally posted by Andy T
            Holy C***(ITB)!

            That looks amazing :surprised:
            Thanks Andy happy you like it.

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            • Guest

              #246
              Originally posted by scottie3158
              I think but I wouldn't swear to it, it or they were under the front seats.
              I took a look at the AFVDB web site, and you’re right:

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              The tanks are under the front seats on both sides.

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              • Lee Drennen
                SMF Supporters
                • Apr 2018
                • 7711

                #247
                Paul ALL details are awesome! I like the Lucky Strike cig pack on the seat. U.S. GI’s smoked a many of them over there.

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                • scottie3158
                  SMF Supporters
                  • Apr 2018
                  • 14198
                  • Paul
                  • Holbeach

                  #248
                  Originally posted by Jakko
                  I took a look at the AFVDB web site, and you’re right:

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                  The tanks are under the front seats on both sides.
                  Thanks Jakko, it's not often I'm right just ask SWIMBO :tongue-out3:
                  Originally posted by Lee Drennen
                  Paul ALL details are awesome! I like the Lucky Strike cig pack on the seat. U.S. GI’s smoked a many of them over there.
                  Thanks Lee, good to see you.

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                  • Guest

                    #249

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                    • Scratchbuilder
                      • Jul 2022
                      • 2689

                      #250
                      Originally posted by scottie3158
                      I think but I wouldn't swear to it, it or they were under the front seats. Similar to an old military land rover. As I am sure I saw a picture of a filler cap just inside the door in one of my references.
                      Under the front seats, like the early Land Rovers..

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                      • Scratchbuilder
                        • Jul 2022
                        • 2689

                        #251
                        I am pleased you warned everyone about the amount of pics you put up, I am here to warn them about your holiday snapszzzzzz.....

                        That is, or has got to be your best build to date, and I am pleased there is a photo record of your build. That way those who have missed this exceptional build can look on and wonder....

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                        • scottie3158
                          SMF Supporters
                          • Apr 2018
                          • 14198
                          • Paul
                          • Holbeach

                          #252
                          Originally posted by Jakko
                          Love that film and anything else by Mel Brookes.
                          Originally posted by Scratchbuilder
                          Under the front seats, like the early Land Rovers..
                          Originally posted by Scratchbuilder
                          I am pleased you warned everyone about the amount of pics you put up, I am here to warn them about your holiday snapszzzzzz.....

                          That is, or has got to be your best build to date, and I am pleased there is a photo record of your build. That way those who have missed this exceptional build can look on and wonder....
                          Mike that is very kind of you to say mate. I must admit I am happy with it given it's the most substantial scratch build I have undertaken. I have some holiday snaps if you would like to see them, now where did I leave those albums?

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                          • scottie3158
                            SMF Supporters
                            • Apr 2018
                            • 14198
                            • Paul
                            • Holbeach

                            #253
                            Well I must admit I am relieved I have fitted the wheels and it sits with no rocking. That said the wheel base is slightly out but nothing to drastic and considering it was all done by eye I am happy.

                            Just a few more pics, I know I'm sorry of it with wheels on and .50 cal fitted.

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                            cheers
                            Scottie

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                            • Jim R
                              SMF Supporters
                              • Apr 2018
                              • 15650
                              • Jim
                              • Shropshire

                              #254
                              That is a superb result Scottie. The details you've added really enhance the model. Love the cigarettes and the crate of beer/wine.

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                              • Scratchbuilder
                                • Jul 2022
                                • 2689

                                #255
                                Ditto above..

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