I finished this gem of a kit last weekend and posted the pictures to my Google Photo Site.

The kit is Tamiya with some Eduard PE and Blast resin accents. I replaced the machine guns with Dragon and Academy parts.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lopicma/M3A2HalfTrack


Enjoy,
Shadowfax

Mark-- very nice work. What paints did you use and how did you apply the weathering. I like it.
DJ

Thanks DJ,

I use Tamiya and Testor acrylics - dark green base coat and lighter over spray with Khaki Drab. The weathering starts with Burnt Umber oil wash overall and Tamiya pastels for faded paint and markings look.

I am 110% sold on Tamiya pastels. I hope they come out with other colors soon. All my vehicles are starting to look the same.

I am still working up the courage to browse the mascara isle to find other colors myself. After all, this product is a type of cosmetic.

For an older kit she sure came out nice , thanks for showing Bob

Hi Mark,

This has come out great! THe weathering is excellent too, I will have to try out the Tamiya pastels

Not to noticeable but the tracks do look a bit floaty, maybe you can adjust your wiring a bit?

Thanks,
Phil.

Yes, the tracks are the only REAL challenge in this kit. They fit loose and want to hold a round shape. I have the M21, and will try the boiling water technique to try and form them.

Thanks for the comments.

Shadowfax

Mark, you did a really great job on a really old kit.
Nice to see it.

Really Nice Work on this kit. Cool paint and weathering job.

Nice job with this kit Mark. Like your weathering and finish, looking good. Best of luck in the cosmetics aisle...

Cheers -

Tim