I have just completed AFV's M10 tank destoyer. It is built straight oob (with a couple of little add on's).

This is a nice kit, with an aluminum turned barrel, working recoil system, nifty interior, and just all around good fit and molding quality. I would recommend this kit to anyone.

Based on actual photos, I have tried to replicate damage to the M10's front fenders, added a can holder on the front hull, and a crossbar across the front plate to add extra gear/stowage. There is a helmet stuck over one front light, and a bucket on the other. From actual photos, this stuff appeared to be field applied with a lot of variety apparent among vehicles.

I still have to decal the model, and Dave Tong is sending me some accessory 76mm ammo which I'll plop into the turret stowage racks, (kind of hard to believe AFV would produce a tank destroyer and then not provide some rounds for storage).

One question for the experts out there. One of the pics is a close up of the foundry marks on the turret mantlet. Please note they are upside down and backwards when viewed from head on ---is this prototypical, or a molding goof up from AFV?

As always, helpful comments are appreciated, and thanks.
Steve

another fantastic job mate. One point I could make is to add some orange pastel to the bent/missing fender area to represent some surface rust were the paint has been removed by the damage. :-)

Very nice build of the M10
I think its can used some litle dust on the running gear, and some local washes , to spice things a litle up but thats mine opinion.
But as said before I like it.

Steve yet another masterful job on you M10. Might suggest a feature on painting single colors like you do. PLEASE stug

Looks good Steve, I like the missing fender etc, gives it a used feel. Only suggestion would be to throw some more junk on there, crates packs etc.... it might give it a lived in feel. Of course it will requaire a little additional capiatl outlay but there are several crew quipment sets just for the M-10 ( or you can pull 'em out of the spares box)
As usual looks great, looking forward to your next non-German project!!!

Lord WWH,

Again, another fine example of your mono-tone vehicle, they are awesome. I only wish my painting skill of monotone vehicle can match yours. Everything is nicely outlined.

As I had PMed, mine also have that upside down foundary number.

One thing to point out, the periscope has a blue tint, I don't know if it's entirely correct. I think your weakest is still comes to lens/glass color, but you are getting there.... LOL....

Good work.

Da Truth and Incoorect Lens Color Are Outta There

SteveWWH,

My Rider Pal, you have done another masterpiece again. I knew that Dave had built one before and he told me that the track is a bit short. Did you replaced the track or used the track included in the kit?

Nice one again wewillhold. It´s hard to believe its made of plastic. Your slight drybrushing with silver? really makes it look metal. Is it silver you use here? Nothing more to say except, I wish I could get a finish like this on mines. I might dirty it up a little more ... but thats me!!

Da ''M-10'' dude
Another excellent build , as Pork chop said maybe you could add a few more personal items.

wow looks great 1 question though should the periscope housing on the inside of the drivers hatch be white other than that mate i'm jelous of your finish

Wow that's a nice build. One thing I noticed was how realistic the dirty floor of the turret looked. It looked perfect to me.

Like others have said I really would put even more gear on her, perhaps on the rear deck, though not over the vents.

WWh,very nicely done.
Here is something you can add if you want.Think,the fender was torn off.So ,the screws holding it have eventually fallen out.Therefore,if you have a teensy little drill and pin vise,(and optivisor),drill the appropriate holes in the exposed part of the hinges.
That will definately drive you nuts... #:-)
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Thanks to those who have replied.

A common theme seems to be more stowage, and more dust/rust/weathering to break up the monotone. So, I'll being following up on these comments and will post a "tuned up" pic or two down the road.

Thanks.

Steve

Great looking M-10 Beermeister! You've picked out a lot of details and they make the otherwise monotonous OD look interesting. Nice touch on the bucket up front. Maybe you can hang a sock there or two Stowage is properly secured and weathering is just right.

From what I'm seeing won't the antenna interfere with the turret's traverse? On your next project you may also try replacing the handholds and tie downs with thin wire. I tried this method just last night on my 25 pounder limber and it makes a big difference.

Looking forward to your next one pal!

Very nice work on your AFV Club M10 ! Inside and out from what I can see. Have you or anyone else built the Academy M10 kit ? I just wonder how it compares to this one ?

Nice paint job, and it has a metallic appearence. Good to go !

Cheers !

Robert