THEscaleSHOW Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Hello folks Before the GB starts I would like to introduce you to my model. A lot of small parts in a full package made a lot of work, but the real nightmare are the 3 PE sets. As always there is also a small vignette, this time it goes to Omaha Beach, a few days after D-Day. Looking forward to many nice models, see you! MD There are 3 variants with many details 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 This should be fun. You were asking about some interior details; was that for this build? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Lovely. I had the privilege of going for a ride in one of these at the muse de La Resistance a few years ago. Looking forward to the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muchmirth Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Love the look of this one! Great kit and pe sets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEscaleSHOW Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 19 hours ago, Robert Stuart said: This should be fun. You were asking about some interior details; was that for this build? Yes, is for this build. Thanks again for the link! I have already collected a lot of references, only from the interior there are very few original pictures, eg. how exactly the stretchers were attached. Ok, 2-3 pictures I have yes-will have to think of the rest 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Nice. I like how Dragon have done the tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbuoy Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Going to follow this one. Been very keen to see one of these on a build thread. The M3A1 is my all time favourite military vehicle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Nice one MD, It will be good to see this progress... Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoot Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Nice project, looking forward to following along with this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEscaleSHOW Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 On 27/10/2022 at 12:44, IanC said: Nice. I like how Dragon have done the tracks. Yes exactly, from the first impression nice details. I hope that no big mistakes are waiting for me 🧐 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 On 28/10/2022 at 15:46, THEscaleSHOW said: Yes exactly, from the first impression nice details. I hope that no big mistakes are waiting for me 🧐 I think the only problem with this series of US half-tracks was the weighted front tyres, they were reinforced so they didn't deflate if damaged, so they should be round like in the good old kits. I bought some resin replacements and they were weighted too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Bob, go back to WWII photos. Personally, I think I see some (very little) flattening where the tyres meet the ground, buy your view may differ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEscaleSHOW Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 Hello folks Today I want to share with you my first work on the M3. The kit has so far made no particular difficulties despite the many small parts and is according to my comparisons with references so far accurate. There is little to clean up, here and there a little filler at ejector points, but all in all nothing worth talking about. Of course, Dragon is also not perfect, so you can still improve one or the other detail. I limit myself here, however, to areas that will be visible later, which saves time and nerves. I spent the last few days thinking about how I want to present the model in the end. After that, my decisions have been directed over more or less details. So it's like with any other construction: planning is everything. Everyone have fun here at the GB and good luck and a steady hand! Do not drink and glue 😁 MD Parts for the first construction stages. As is often the case, you start with the chassis. Parts of the engine will be seen later, the details are very poor. Generator, starter, distributor, carburetor, ignition coil and fuel pump are rebuilt later with wiring. To do this, some parts must first be removed and holes closed. To give the model more life, the wheels are shown later slightly turned in. I am always surprised that this is not possible with such an expensive and extensive kit. By the way, this is not possible with Miniart's Austin either. Therefore, I deviated here from the instructions and have-to mount the wheels later still stable, the axle reinforced with wire. The wire is bent as desired and the wheels can now be easily removed or attached. The first unsightly details appear. It would be immediately noticeable and therefore must be changed. The cast-on springs are removed with a sharp blade, wire of the appropriate diameter is wrapped around an inverted drill bit and placed on a piece of round plastic. Then simply insert and glue. With a little work a realistic detail. Here, too, castings have to make way for PE parts. The engine hood is also rebuilt from PE. See you! 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 26 minutes ago, THEscaleSHOW said: It would be immediately noticeable and therefore must be changed It's at times like this when I remove my spectacles and say, "It looks good enough to me!". 😀 I admire your diligence without wishing to emulate it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Very nice MD, a good start, I like the additions that you are making. It will be interesting to seeing this one progress.. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Brilliant MD, great choice of subject with bags of potential! Looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Atb Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Great work replacing those springs MD. Very nice. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 18 hours ago, Bertie McBoatface said: It's at times like this when I remove my spectacles and say, "It looks good enough to me!". 😀 Me too. Your attention to detail is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 You are certainly doing justice to this very "extensive" kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoot Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Looking good so far, nice work on the springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEscaleSHOW Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 Hello folks Thanks for your comments-I really appreciate it! The construction is progressing, today a few pictures of the fighting compartment of the M3. Since I plan to build the ambulance version, everything unnecessary like seats etc. had to disappear first. Unfortunately I don't have any good pictures of the interior yet, even a request to the WW2 US Medical Research Centre in the USA for more info was unsuccessful. I have, however, despite everything already created a base and rebuilt the floor-maybe during the construction period still find one or the other picture. Today I will work on the engine, until then, have fun! MD The back wall needs some details... The seats must go out! Dremel Power 💪 Do not drink and cut 😁 The new floor is in and the tanks are covered. Test fit. The tail lights are drilled out and replaced later. The gap for the side panels was re-engraved all around and holes drilled for the hood brackets. See you! 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 It's coming along nicely MD, keep going... Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Dremel power = cut finger??😀 Good work and fun watching, MD. Nice one.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbuoy Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Nice detail so far on this! Must admit that although I knew these were used as ambulances, I never considered that they would have a different interior. Just assumed stretchers would be placed along the seats and on the floor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEscaleSHOW Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 14 hours ago, Stef N. said: Dremel power = cut finger??😀 Good work and fun watching, MD. Nice one.👍 I used the Dremel after experiencing the disadvantages of a sharp new knife blade 😁 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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