Nenad Ilijic Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Hello everyone, This is my take on a workhorse of Axis in North African theater, Carro Armato M13/40. It should represent a Series 3 tank belonging to the Ariete division, sometime around the battle of Bir el Gubi, November 1941, during the opening engagements of Operation Crusader. The particular vehicle belongs to the VIII battalion, 1st Company, 2nd Platoon. The Ariete's first units disembarked in Tripoli on 24 January 1941. Battle at Bir el Gubi was the first engagement where Ariete fought as a division. Also, it was the first armored engagement in the conflict that was successful for the Italians, and it was the battle that earned Ariete division respect among both Axis and Allies. After this event, the narrative directed toward Italian armored forces changes to: "they fought valiantly, despite being ill-equipped". The model is based on Tamiya kit No. 35296 with some changes in order to accurately represent the Series 3 vehicle (Tamiya kit is a mix of features of Series 1, 2, and 3 vehicles, as well as M14/41). I also used a few AM Royal Model sets. You can see the whole build here. And here's the result: Kit is painted with Hataka's version of Khaki Sahariano. Weathered with MIG's nature effects and MIG's and VMS pigments. I enjoyed building this kit. Even though it has some issues regarding accuracy, changes required to make it accurate (if that's your thing) are quite easy to do. Thanks for watching and thanks for the feedback. Cheers, Nenad 41 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Very nice Nenad, really like what you have done with this. Think the stowage you have used has made a massive difference to add some extra interest. There is something i like about WW2 Italian armour, but i can't put my finger on it 🤔 George 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon J Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Cracking model Nenad but the link for the build is missing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Your work is always so beautiful. This one is no exception. I love the fabric effect on the stowage. I hope you can do a master-class video some day in how you do this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 HI Nenad, A nice result, I love all the equipment above and around the tank, and the conversion to a more exact model. Cheers and TC. Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Brilliant. Will also say that the stowage is impeccable. I looked several times thinking the stuff on the front was genuine sackcloth. Lovely. Regards Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Another great model Nenad! Your thorough research can't be praised highly enough. I love your North Africa subjects (my father would have been excited!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celestialsphere Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Nice model. The stowage is well painted. Thanks Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Fantastic. Nicely restrained weathering, and I agree with the other comments about the stowage - it really adds to the model and is exceptionally well done. The driver doesn't have a very good view out though! 🙂 Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Beautiful model and outstanding photography as ever 👏 The stowage is top drawer...is it hand made or purchased? The blankets look so soft and textured! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan Mynar Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Nice built and painted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 That is utterly superb! Great painting and weathering job, also nice photography. Vytautas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 You'v done a great job there Nenad. The paint job looks spot on. Nice work. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nenad Ilijic Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 On 8/25/2022 at 10:34 AM, Geo1966 said: Very nice Nenad, really like what you have done with this. Think the stowage you have used has made a massive difference to add some extra interest. There is something i like about WW2 Italian armour, but i can't put my finger on it 🤔 George Thank you George. Yeah, me too... also Italian aircraft. On 8/25/2022 at 10:47 AM, Gordon J said: Cracking model Nenad but the link for the build is missing. Thank you Gordon. On 8/25/2022 at 4:04 PM, SoftScience said: Your work is always so beautiful. This one is no exception. I love the fabric effect on the stowage. I hope you can do a master-class video some day in how you do this. Thank you for your kind words. Stowage was actually quite simple doing, just dry brushed it with lighter color, applied pigments, and wiped the excess with the tissue. On 8/25/2022 at 5:42 PM, FrancisGL said: HI Nenad, A nice result, I love all the equipment above and around the tank, and the conversion to a more exact model. Cheers and TC. Francis.👍 Thank you Francis. On 8/25/2022 at 8:10 PM, Pete Robin said: Brilliant. Will also say that the stowage is impeccable. I looked several times thinking the stuff on the front was genuine sackcloth. Lovely. Regards Pete Thank you Pete. On 8/26/2022 at 10:49 AM, Toryu said: Another great model Nenad! Your thorough research can't be praised highly enough. I love your North Africa subjects (my father would have been excited!) Thank you Toryu, really glad to hear this. On 8/26/2022 at 11:49 AM, Celestialsphere said: Nice model. The stowage is well painted. Thanks Andrew Thank you Andrew. On 8/26/2022 at 4:13 PM, IanC said: Fantastic. Nicely restrained weathering, and I agree with the other comments about the stowage - it really adds to the model and is exceptionally well done. The driver doesn't have a very good view out though! 🙂 Ian Thank you Ian. This one at least had some view Quite often, it was completely covered with sandbags and tracks. As I understand, driver port was considered a biggest weakspot on M13/40. On 8/26/2022 at 7:57 PM, StuartH said: Beautiful model and outstanding photography as ever 👏 The stowage is top drawer...is it hand made or purchased? The blankets look so soft and textured! 👍 Thank you Stuart. It's purchased, Royal Model stowage. On 8/26/2022 at 8:02 PM, Milan Mynar said: Nice built and painted. Thank you Milan. 23 hours ago, vytautas said: That is utterly superb! Great painting and weathering job, also nice photography. Vytautas Thank you Vytautas, you are very kind. 5 hours ago, Bullbasket said: You'v done a great job there Nenad. The paint job looks spot on. Nice work. John. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muchmirth Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Beautifully done. Stowage looks especially great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nenad Ilijic Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 On 8/31/2022 at 11:14 AM, Muchmirth said: Beautifully done. Stowage looks especially great. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autle Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 Excellent modelling again Nenad especially like the colour palette and stowage, well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Very nice build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod484 Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 (edited) Agree with everyone. Very nice build. Excellent stowage also caught my eye. I also enjoy modelling Italian armour. Cheers, Jeremy Edited September 5, 2022 by nimrod484 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nenad Ilijic Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 On 9/4/2022 at 10:18 PM, Autle said: Excellent modelling again Nenad especially like the colour palette and stowage, well done Thank you! On 9/5/2022 at 4:15 PM, John_W said: Very nice build. Thank you John! On 9/5/2022 at 10:19 PM, nimrod484 said: Agree with everyone. Very nice build. Excellent stowage also caught my eye. I also enjoy modelling Italian armour. Cheers, Jeremy Thank you Jeremy. Me too. Italian aircraft as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Smashing work. The sandbags and jerry cans plus the effective weathering brings it really into life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Great job Nenad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nenad Ilijic Posted October 3, 2022 Author Share Posted October 3, 2022 On 9/28/2022 at 3:21 PM, BerndM said: Smashing work. The sandbags and jerry cans plus the effective weathering brings it really into life. Thank you! On 9/30/2022 at 1:00 AM, Carius said: Great job Nenad Thank you Carius. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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