One of my pending projects completed. Hoo-Rah!

This is the Academy 'Honey' M3 Light Tank. What a nice model - given it's inaccuracies.

I added a few details, but nothing earth shattering.


Here is a link to the rest of the pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/lopicma/M3StuartHoney#

Enjoy,
Mark Lopiccola

Hi Mark,

Nice work on the Honey.

Al

It looks a lot but few photos

Very nice paint job,I like the dusting effect.

beautiful work!

Beautiful Stuart! Looking real good.

Howdy

I have this kit in my stash. Do you know what the inaccuracies were? Also, any useful tips? I like it! Good job.

Don "Lakota"

The interior is the biggest problem. It has a turret basket, and those didn't show up until later in the series - M3A2 I believe. If you wanted an accurate interior, you will have to delete the basket and rearrange the ammo storage. I don't have any reference for early Stuart interiors, so you are on your own here. If you do find any, please pass it along.

You will want to thin the fenders at the front to accommodate the drive sprockets. It's rather tight.

The only other alternative you could do is possibly a riveted turret, but I don't think many of those made it to North Africa.

This kit - and the whole Stuart series - is easy to build and the fit is good.

Thanks Mark

I really enjoy looking at your M3. I just recieved an aftermarket brass barrell for the .30 caliber from The Original Tankmasters in Canada. It looks pretty good and I had this kit in mind when I bought it. I'll need to think about the interior.

Good Work!
Don "Lakota"