darson Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 OK lads and lasses her's my entry for this build, it's the 1/35 AFV Club M3A3 Stuart V as used by the 7th Armored Div just after the D-Day landings. I'm also using the very nice Hobby Fan British Stuart crew and stowage to give the kit a little of that lived in look. As I'm absolutely crap at painting figures I'd appreciate any help you guys and gals can provide along the way. Here's the obligatory box & sprue shots Here's a shot of the real thing that I'll be be basing my build on Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Nice one Darren, I too am not very good at figure painting, that's why I'm starting with one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Very nice Darren. Can't wait to see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darson Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Thanks guys, I'm really looking forward to kicking this one off. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPNGROATS Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 darson: Good choice, the Stuart is a favorite w/me....the kit looks quite comprehensive too... D Day Cheers, ggc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darson Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 darson: Good choice, the Stuart is a favorite w/me....the kit looks quite comprehensive too...D Day Cheers, ggc From first inspection it looks pretty damn good detail wise, about the only thing that's missing that I would have liked is the option for sand shields on the sides. Depending on how energetic I get I might just scratch build a couple of sections as in the photo above. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebos Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Super. I find these light tanks much more interesting than the big brutish modern types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darson Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 All right then, I've made a start on my least favourite part of AFV kits, the running gear. I figure it's best to try and get this over and done with up front while I'm all enthusiastic and keen. This represents about two hours worth of bench time and mainly due to the fact that I've "distressed" the road wheels to give them that worn look. I used a fine file to take out nicks and gouges followed by a fine sand to take the edge of wear and tear. Oh and by the way feedback will be gratefully accepted. Next step is on to the hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado64 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 watchin with intrest , love the idea for putting wear on the wheels .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Good work Darren, love the wear and tear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Nice Darren. I love the M3/M5 series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyL Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Darren, That's a very nice choice. I rather like the b/w wartime photo as a reference too. Looking forward to seeing this one progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darson Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 Thanks guys (& gal) so far so with the hull even though the upper half had a nice old warp in it. Once it's glued to the lower half however the warp should straighten itself out. As this is my first AFV Club kit I'm taking things slow and careful as I've heard good and bad things about this brand. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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