this is my first one....

M113 Tamiya 1/35

Colors - inside (Revell - enamel )

outside ( Vallejo / Tamiya XF 65 - acryl )

inside is almost done and outsiede will start this weekend

actualy my goal is to build diorama with scene from Nam

there are some pictures

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Looks like you have got a pretty good stert on the project.

Looks very nice! Especially for a first serious build. There are more and more Nam figures and accessories popping up. I've been enjoying the M113 and variants for a year, now. It's a refreshing break from long barreled armor. Which Vallejo colors will you be using?

Thank you on your comments

Vallejo colors used

Black Gray

Military Green

U.S Dark Green

Nam is for me interesting theme and M 113 is my favorite

If you like the M113, I would recommend Academy's M163. I have built two of these and had a really fun time with them. You can build the Nam version, but it requires that you modify the gas filler cap to be level with the hull. The other option is for the M163A1, I believe, which was the version used after Nam.

I will try with academy... but first i have to finish this and to fit in nice diorama ....

If you have the money and want to be able to include an interior for the M163, I would recommend the Hobbyfan M163 Vulcan conversion(hf-036). It retails at $120, but the amount of detail is awe-inspiring.

Hi
Sorry for delay.

At the moment 120 $ is far away from my ideas. I will wait fro some other period and stat build a new one. First of it i will be very happy if i finish this one one some delays.

This week i will put some updates....

here are some updates

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Jasmin, you need to check the link on the photo. It doesn't seem to be working.

Thanks

I am on it

New - old update

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Hi Jasmin - looking good so far.

Just a couple of small comments. I do notice you have a small gap on the edge in front of the commander's hatch. You need to pick up some putty to fill in things like that before the paint is done. The other thing that jumps out at me is the mold line on the .50 cal. (running down the center of the top). That needs to be sanded down.

Thanks

i will take care about that...

The machine gun should be made of iron, which has very little metallic luster. You can achieve a suitable effect by painting it black with gun metal highlights. If you want to achieve a more realistic effect for the periscopes, you can paint them a light blue or black and cut pieces of lexan to glue over the top. You can get the plastic from bubble packaging. Alternatively, I would recommend a gloss black or light blue with no lexan. The base coat, or is it the top coat, of green is very nice.

here are some updates...this is just a few pictures

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Impressive weathering Jasmin. What period are you modelling? I believe that the Vietnam version did not have a raised fuel cap. It's an easy fix. Trim off the old one with a chisel and put a very thin strip of aluminum foil across it, running with the length of the model. The strap continues to about 1mm off of the cap.

yes you are right..i spoted in late phase of my work some non vietnam era remarks and some history gaps... but i will try to modify and solve them...and i will put him in period 70-72..at least i will collect some expirience...

That's looking really good Jasmin.

new updates.. still some things to do...( 2-3 hours work )

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What is the wire on the front of the M113 for? I see you have the tow cable on the back, where it is recommended. I'm not sure that the front hatch would be blocked by stowage, just in case of an rpg.

the wire is some kind of protection from enemy fire.. in the mean time i orderd some acces.. and i think witthin few days i will complet a whole story..

Don't forget to add clevicis.