M48A3 Patton 1/35 Tamiya

[math-x]

Hi, I would like to present the effects of my leatest project - Tamiya's M48A3 Patton (+addons)

The bulid relation you might find here:

http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=62625

Thanks for viewing. All your comments and questions are very welcome.

and some details

[daz greenwood]

I love it.

I do like the M-48/M-60 series of Tanks.

[AnonymousDFB1]

Nice work

[Mikey58]

Fantastic work-one of the best tank models I've seen-well done!Having seen your WIP I'm very impressed at the weathering,just right.

Mike

[sonofjim]

super job on this patton

i'm currentyl building one too and research took me deep into the development of this tank

a very interesting vehicle it is, i think you have done it justice and the weathering is very nice

i really like the c-ration boxes and the other stowage

very well done indeed

jim.

[math-x]

Thanks guys. I am really glad that you like it.

All the best.

[Antoine]

Very very nice.

Tamiya's M-48 was said to be a little bit high on his wheels, and it seems to show on your pics.

It would be nice to have a comparison with th real thing.

Well done anyway.

[T-Tango]

What a superb build, lovely job, beautiful weathering.

[jimbuna]

Absolutely tremendous....and matching weathering.

[johndon]

Very nice work indeed.

John

[Ian]

Holy Poo !

When I grow-up I want to finish armour models like that !

Ian

[Romeo Alpha Yankee]

:thumbsup: Love the weathering

[math-x]

Very very nice.

Tamiya's M-48 was said to be a little bit high on his wheels, and it seems to show on your pics.

It would be nice to have a comparison with th real thing.

Well done anyway.

Yes, you are right, the suspension should be lower, especially for M48 with stowage, amunition, etc on board. As far as I know Tamiya made their scalling on empty tank, possibly without engine, which obviously causes the problems. I was thinkinng to correct it but at the end I decided to keep it as it is. There are a number of issues with Tamiya model- originally it supposed to be motorized so it has strange holes and empty areas which require corrections. However it is quite good M48 A3 kit, and it is also cheap. With some addons and improvements it can look sensible .

Cheers.